FOOD & DRINK
Vernon's Kuntry Katfish: Flooded, But Will Rise Again
I had just seen Ms. Mary Bowers, from Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish, last Wednesday morning. She lovingly brings the Veterans of The Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group breakfast the first Wednesday of each month. And I, being myself, gave her an obligatory hug as I always do. And since the passing of my own Mother, then the passing of Second Mother, Esther Duncan, I’ve started to see Ms. Mary as a motherly figure in my life.
Conroe restaurant damaged by floodwaters closed for now but plans to re-open soon
CONROE, Texas – A Conroe restaurant is working to clean up and renovate after they saw several inches of water last week. Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish restaurant located on 5901 West Davis Street was flooded on Thursday when owner Debbie Bowers said authorities issued the release of dam waters near Lake Conroe.
Texas’ Only Ice Cream Boat Has Embarked on Lake Conroe
It was a typical blistering hot summer day last year at Lake Conroe Park when the idea came to Ryan and Brittney Stirpe. Sitting southside of the park, the couple, who were engaged at the time, were feeling “woefully unprepared” for the heat and humidity. “We started talking about how great it would be to have ice cream right about now,” Ryan recalls, “and then we’re looking out at the lake and Brittney says, ‘It would be even cooler if an ice cream boat pulled up right now.'”
OH DEER! Man rescues fawn from flood waters
HUFFMAN, Texas – While hundreds of people were being rescued by first responders all across the Houston area, one man jumped into action to save the life of an animal. Raymond Elasko just happened to find himself in the right place at the right time on Friday. A baby...
20 Reasons to attend 20th Anniversary Wine & Food Week
The 20th Anniversary of Wine & Food Week, presented by H-E-B, promises an unforgettable experience for gastronomy enthusiasts and wine aficionados alike. Here are 20 delicious reasons not to miss this Gem of a Celebration:. 1.) Sip, sip hooray. Discover an extensive selection of fine wines from renowned vineyards and...
Insiders🎶Enter for your chance to see Brooks & Dunn under the neon moon
HOUSTON – On May 17th, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands is the place to be as Brooks & Dunn rolls into town for a night of boot-stomping, heart-pounding fun. Are you ready to elevate your concert experience to a whole new level? One lucky Insider and...
Hope Grows at ‘Fashion in the Fields’ Fundraiser
IN WHAT HAS now become an annual tradition (with spectacular spring weather!), Recipe for Success Foundation's Fashion in the Fields brunch was an al fresco, floral-savvy soiree held at its Hope Farms facility. A seasonal fashion show featured lots of local talent, including clothing and accessories by M. Penner, Miron...
Simply Pho and Grill open in The Woodlands
The restaurant specializes in pho, rice vermicelli bowls, banh mi and bubble tea. (Courtesy Simply Pho and Grill) Simply Pho and Grill, a new Vietnamese restaurant by owner Thao Huynh, has opened in The Woodlands. The restaurant specializes in pho, rice vermicelli bowls, banh...
Dragon Bowl C open on Rayford Road in Spring
Dragon Bowl C opened in Spring May 4. (Courtesy Dragon Bowl C) Dragon Bowl C opened its second location on Rayford Road in Spring. The Dragon Ball Z-themed ramen bar opened its first location in Conroe in 2022. The eatery offers a fusion of anime-inspired Asian cuisine including pho, ramen, boba tea and specialty egg rolls.
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