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Countdown to the Houston Rodeo begins as trail riders blazing the way this week

Greetings, Montgomery County friends,

Following up on last week's newsletter, the Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce delivered picture-perfect weather for the 61st Annual Go Texan Parade this past Saturday.

We can now say that the excitement for the 2026 Houston Rodeo season is stronger than ever as Houston gets ready to show off its western wear this Friday, Feb. 27 during Go Texan Day, a celebration that kicks off the season.

This week, trail rides are taking place with the final destination downtown Houston for the 2026 Houston Rodeo Downtown Parade Saturday.

You may even spot Montgomery County's Sam Houston Trail Ride there, which will makes its way down Texas 249 and into Memorial Park prior to the parade.

As the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo begins, don't miss a second of the action with the Houston Chronicle's daily newsletter: Rodeo Roundup.

From the latest concert reviews, new carnival foods and insider news, we'll keep you in the loop on everything. Sign up here to get the latest Rodeo news straight to your inbox.

Sondra Hernandez, Suburban Reporter

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Teslas are lined up inside the Vegas Loop Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Las Vegas.

Photo by: Ty Oneil, AP

The Woodlands wants Elon Musk to build a tunnel system along the waterway

The township will learn next month if its proposal has been chosen.

People attend the Lone Star Throwdown truck show at Lone Star Expo Center in Conroe Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

Lone Star Throwdown task force arrests nearly 100 during 3-day Conroe truck show

Montgomery and Harris County law enforcement agencies arrested 90 people over the weekend, 31 more than last year, during the Lone Star Throwdown truck show.

Reebees has started work on Lila's, a 5,000-square-foot restaurant, bar and tenant lounge planned for the lobby of GreenStreet's office space in downtown Houston.

Photo by: Reebees

11 exciting developments coming to Houston in 2026 and beyond

From west Houston to Fort Bend County and Magnolia, developers are rolling out an ambitious slate of retail projects that will reshape how and where Houstonians shop, dine and gather.

Woodlands-based Signorelli Company is adding a 20-acre

Photo by: Courtesy Photo, Signorelli Company

New 'social hub' planned for Valley Ranch in New Caney

Woodlands-based Signorelli Company is adding a 20-acre "social hub" to its 188-acre mixed-use development in New Caney aimed at bringing the community together daily.

The Conroe Fire Department rescued a construction worker from scaffolding who had a medical emergency while working at the new Conroe ISD high school.

Photo by: Courtesy Photo, Conroe Fire Department

Man rescued from 60-foot scaffold at Conroe school site after medical emergency

A construction worker at the new Timbermill High School site was rescued from scaffolding on Monday after experiencing a medical emergency.

Todd Bartholet, 62, center, owner of Bartholet Home Furnishings in Conroe was named the 2026 Conroe Founders Day Citizen of the Year Thursday evening at the annual Conroe Founders Day event celebrating the city namesake Isaac Conroe.

Photo by: Photo By Jon Forde

Businessman, retiring judge honored at 2026 Conroe Founders Day

A Conroe businessman and retiring judge were honored at the 2026 Conroe Founders Day celebrating the legacy of town founder Isaac Conroe.

We've nominated 10 exceptional high school sports stars including Oak Ridge swimmer Micah Tennison to be the Houston Chronicle's Athlete of the Week.

Tell us which athlete you think deserves the title this week.

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Openings and Closings

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen announced on its Facebook page that it will open at 2501 Research Forest Drive, Suite B, The Woodlands in March.

The restaurant was previously in Market Street for 15 years before making the switch.

"We are pouring our hearts into our new space to ensure it captures the true essence of New Orleans elegance," according to their Facebook announcement.