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4 events to check out in Conroe, Montgomery this weekend, June 6-7

There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change.

KimoKawaii Anime Convention
The fifth annual KimoKawaii Anime Convention will be at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center. There will be a wide range of activities, including cosplay contests, food stalls and karaoke lounges.

  • June 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., June 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • $15-$30

  • 9055 Airport Road, Conroe

Clover House Antiques Courtyard Plant Swap
Clover House Antiques will be hosting a plant swap on June 6. All attendees will be able to swap out their own potted plant with a new one.

  • June 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

  • Free (admission)

  • 118 N. San Jacinto St., Conroe

 
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KeySmiles Dental now open in Conroe

General dentist Dr. Keyshla Escobar Rivera said KeySmiles Dental is now offering services in Conroe.

The details: Originally from Puerto Rico, Rivera said she is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. Per the website, KeySmiles Dental offers a variety of dental services including:

  • Dental crowns

  • Dentures

  • Extractions

  • Cleanings

One more thing: In addition to its services, KeySmiles offers same-day emergency dental services and free exams for new patients, per the website.

  • 601 River Pointe Drive, Ste. 110, Conroe

 
Latest Education News
3 Lone Star College System board positions up for election in November

Three Lone Star College System seats are slated to go before voters in November after the college system's trustees called the election during the June 4 board meeting.

The gist: LSCS trustees for Districts 3, 4 and 9 are scheduled to be up for election Nov. 3, according to June 4 meeting documents for the college system. Trustee terms last six years for LSCS.

According to the LSCS website, the trustees up for election in November are:

  • Board Secretary Iesheia Wilson for District 3
  • Art Murillo for District 4
  • Jim Cain for District 9

How it works: LSCS trustee districts cover different geographic locations, according to the LSCS website.
  • District 3 covers parts of south-central Cy-Fair and northwest portions of central Houston
  • District 4 includes portions of north-central Houston
  • District 9 covers pieces of Tomball, north Klein and Cypress

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Vintage inspired pizzeria Galaxy Pizza opening in Spring

Galaxy Pizza will open on Louetta Road on June 6. The restaurant uses a hybrid pizza dough recipe that combines Detroit-style dough with Neo-Neapolitan techniques.

According to the business's menu, pizzas are available in 12-inch, 14-inch and 16-inch sizes with a variety of topping options


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🌮 Chuy's now open in Willis
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🍗 Wings 'N More Express now open in Cypress
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🍰 Gina’s Treats now offering scratch-made baked goods in Humble
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☕️ Latin-owned Eden Coffee & Tea to open in Jersey Village area
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Molina’s Cantina to celebrate 85th anniversary

Tex-Mex restaurant Molina’s Cantina will celebrate its 85th anniversary June 12.

To celebrate, each of its three locations will host celebrations with anniversary fiestas June 11-13, once-a-week summer deals and a look back at the family, staff and dishes that shaped the restaurant.


Read here.

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