P6 Farms Fall Fest, Montgomery Quilt Walk: 13 events to attend in Conroe, Montgomery through Oct. 25
With the fall season coming up there are several events planned in the Conroe and Montgomery area, including fall festivals and markets.
Fall and Christmas Market Shop from over 60 vendors exhibiting fall and Christmas decor, homemade craft items and boutique accessories while supporting small businesses. The market benefits student college scholarships.
Oct. 3-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free (admission)
601 N. Main St., Conroe
4th Annual The Great Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival First Presbyterian Day School Conroe's fourth annual festival will feature activities including carnival games, food, music, face painting and a pumpkin patch. At 7 p.m., "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" will be shown.
Tire recycling to begin Oct. 1 at the Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle Center
The Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle Center will begin accepting tires Oct. 1, Robert Walker, Montgomery County Precinct 1 commissioner, announced via Facebook on Sept. 17.
The gist: The cost for tire recycling will depend on the tire and whether it’s on or off the rim, and payments will be credit card only, according to the Precinct 1 flyer about the new service.
Passenger/light truck tires: $4 off rim, $9 on rim
Heavy/commercial tires: $10 off rim, $15 on rim
The recycling center is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on weekends and county holidays, according to the flyer.
Conroe ISD names Austin-based firm as its general counsel
Following the retirement of in-house attorney Carrie Galatas, Conroe ISD on Sept. 16 agreed to use O’Hanlon, Demerath and Castillo P.C., an Austin-based firm, to be its general counsel.
What to know: Finance Director Karen Garza told the board it had spent $1.11 million on legal expenses within the last three years prior to the approval. Board President Misty Odenweller stated during the presentation that she, Garza and former interim Superintendent Ted Landry have worked on finding a new general counsel for the district since July.
Digging deeper: The contract with O’Hanlon, Demerath, & Castillo will cost the district a total of $360,000 for non-litigation costs for a term of one year, or $30,000 a month, and the contract can be terminated at any time, said Kara Belew, a partner with the law firm. The board's previous contract was for $32,000 monthly, meaning it would see a $24,000 annual savings, according to a presentation.
Come for the pumpkins, stay for the festivities: Check out these fall hotspots in the Greater Houston area
Looking to take family photos or celebrate fall to the fullest? Here are eight pumpkin patches to check out in the Greater Houston area.
Pumpkin Patch at Harvest Season Farm: A ticket to the pumpkin patch at Harvest Season Farm includes access to a bouncy house, unlimited hay rides and pumpkin painting.
Sept. 20-Nov. 2, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
$15 (per ticket)
21110 Bauer Hockley Road, Tomball
Pumpkin Patch at P-6 Farms: Families exploring the pumpkin patch at P-6 Farms can also enjoy vintage rides, pig races, giant slides and an animal barn.
Sept. 27-Nov. 2, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
