The Explorer Issue
Hot Summer Days in Conroe
Hot summer days in Conroe invite us all to slow down and soak in the season. Whether it's a day at the lake, the sounds of live music drifting through the air, kids making memories at summer camps, or the unmistakable scent of barbeque wafting through the neighborhood, there's no better time to explore all that our vibrant community has to offer.
In this months Summer Explorers Issue, we're proud the feature some of our own local performing artists. Meet Delaney Basinger, newly back from Nashville and preparing to launch her debut album. Her journey and talent are sure to inspire. We also take a nostalgic trip back to 1956 with Conroe's own Robin Montgomery, who shares the story behind his song "Go Johnny". It's a heartfelt glimpse into our rich musical roots.
If you're looking for a slice of paradise close to home, explore Margaritaville on Lake Conroe. With activities for every age, it's the perfect place to craft your own summer staycation. Discover the joy of being a tourist in your own town - you might be surprised at what you find.
For those with the travel bug, we take you to Panama City Beach were emerald waters, hidden springs and playful dolphins await. It's a destination bursting with natural beauty, parks and perfect beach days.
No matter where your summer takes you - near or far- our hope is that you take time to explore, to unwind and truly enjoy moments with the people you love. Wishing you sunshine and great adventures.
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1: New Danville celebrated their 20th anniversary at their annual Spring Fling Luncheon on April 25th 2: Ryan Campbell, Keynote Speaker, and Mike Painter, President and CEO of New Danville 3: Haley Garcia, Haley Garcia Group and New Danville Board of Directors, addresses the crowd 4: Scott Harper, New Danville Board of Directors, and Kathy Sanders, Founder of New Danville 5: New Danville Wranglers celebrate at the annual Spring Fling Luncheon 6: Floral patterns and spring colors brightened up the ballroom as guests enjoyed the luncheon 7: Ryan Campbell challenged the crowd to prioritize joy by asking What’s Your Pink Cadillac? Photography by Dave Clements Photography
Horizon Veterinary Launches Revolutionary Accessible Care Clinic Model
Horizon Veterinary is transforming the veterinary industry by launching its pioneering Bridge Clinic model - a sustainable solution designed to close the widening gap between high-cost specialty care and under-resourced low-cost clinics. This innovative approach is reimagining pet care access without compromising quality. Founded by Dr. Aaron Rainer, Horizon Veterinary blends the compassion of traditional care with the efficiency of cutting-edge technology. They serve Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, Willis, Magnolia, and Montgomery.
On July 1st, Better Bookkeepers will celebrate 15 years of serving Montgomery County with a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours event. The celebration will take place from 4:00-5:00pm at Better Bookkeepers office at 19221 I-45 South Suite 250 The Woodlands, TX 77385. Better Bookkeepers is a full-service, independent bookkeeping firm that partners with medium and small businesses, non-profits and individuals throughout the Houston area. chamber.conroe.org/events
Valorie Burton announced as ATHENA keynote speaker
Valorie Burton, a nationally-renowned life strategist and CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute, will give the keynote address at this year's ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon on Friday, July 18th at the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston. Burton will speak on leadership strategies. Her life-changing message has a research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology - the study of what happens when things go right for us. chamber.conroe.org/events/details/ athena-leadership-award-luncheon
Summer Staycation GREAT IDEAS
Fun, New Summer Adventures
Await at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe
ARTICLE BY LEEANN TAYLOR | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Summer is upon us, and everyone is busy planning trips near and far, where they can bask in the sun, relax by engaging in favorite activities with family and friends, or treat themselves to some quiet pampering. If this is what you're after, but you'd prefer to skip the time-consuming plane ride that eats into your precious vacation time or the hassle of taking a long road trip with the kids asking "Are we there yet?", you're in luck.
This summer, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe invites guests to embrace the season’s carefree spirit with a fresh wave of new experiences, exclusive events, and island-inspired relaxation. Nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Conroe, the resort continues to redefine the art of summer escape.
NEW SPA OFFERINGS FOR HEAD-TOTOE REJUVENATION
The resort’s St. Somewhere Spa recently introduced two innovative wellness treatments. The Head Spa Experience, the first of its kind in the area, delivers a deeply restorative scalp and hair treatment rooted in Japanese tradition. Featuring a halo water system, aromatherapy, and massage techniques, this experience is a calming journey that promotes hair wellness and total relaxation. Meanwhile, the new HydraFacial Syndeo offers a high-tech skin revival through cleansing, exfoliation, hydration, and LED therapy, available in Signature, Deluxe, and Platinum sessions to cater to every skincare need.
MONEY SHOTS GOLF AND SPORTS SIMULATOR: BRING THE ACTION
For those craving competition, Money Shots Golf offers an energetic new challenge. Open to all skill levels, this interactive driving experience allows guests to swing for amazing prizes. For even more indoor fun, the resort’s sports simulator lets guests test their skills across virtual baseball, soccer, football, and more.
EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS FOR HEROES AND EDUCATORS
In gratitude to educators, military personnel, healthcare workers, and first responders, the resort is offering a Hometown Heroes Special $99 per night rate on select weekdays this summer. It’s the perfect way to say thanks, with savings on lakeside luxury just for those who give their all every day.
ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERY GUEST
Evenings come alive with Magic at Margaritaville, a family-friendly magic show full of wonder, and Headliners Comedy Club, hosting nationally touring comedians in a relaxed lakeside setting. Families can cool off with Beat the Heat Movies—indoor showings of fan-favorite films.
SPECIAL SUMMER HAPPENINGS
The summer calendar is packed with one-of-a-kind fun for all ages. Mermaid Academy Experience: A whimsical transformation for young guests, complete with tails and sparkle. Sunset Cruises: Evening boat rides offering unforgettable views of Lake Conroe’s horizon. Patriotic Concert and Fireworks – July 5: Celebrate Independence Day with live music and a lakeside fireworks display. Cirque Adventure Returns: Back by popular demand, this acrobatic show brings awe-inspiring artistry and fun for all ages.
CHOOSE YOUR CHILL
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston knows no two vacationers are alike. Some people crave
spontaneity, while others love to plan ahead, and everyone appreciates a great deal. That’s why this summer, guests can truly choose their getaway, their way, with three flexible offers designed to match their travel style. Whether you're looking to maximize value with a resort credit, save more the longer you stay, or enjoy exclusive pricing by booking early and paying in advance, these tailored specials let vacationers build the perfect escape for themselves. And for those who prefer to revel in the sun just for the day, locals and visitors alike can enjoy it all with convenient Day Passes that include access to the resort’s pools, water park, and select activities. Whether guests come for serenity, adventure, or entertainment, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston delivers the perfect balance of escape and excitement.
You can experience all this and more without ever having to leave the county. That is what we call lucky indeed.
For reservations and more information, visit margaritavilleresortlakeconroe.com
ARTICLE BY DELANEY BAYSINGER | PHOTOGRAPHY
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DELANEY ANN PURSUES HER COUNTRY MUSIC DREAMS!
“The road teaches you just as much as the music.”
Delaney Ann is a full-time musician whose life runs on grit, heart, and the open road. From her early start playing open mics in Texas to national tours and her upcoming debut album, Delaney has spent most of her life in motion. The road isn’t just a part of her story. It’s the backdrop of everything she creates.
“Being a Texas country artist means chasing the next stage, even if it’s 800 miles away,” says Delaney Ann. “You’re your own manager, driver, and everything in between, but the road teaches you just as much as the music does.”
Delaney’s music journey started early, fueled by curiosity and creativity. At age ten, she discovered her dad’s guitar and taught herself four chords. She started writing songs soon after, many of which
were inspired by the raw honesty of country music, even if they were about cheating, which made her parents laugh. Her parents even recall telling Delaney she could not bring the guitar to the grocery store. By eleven, Delaney was traveling to Nashville to write with other songwriters and perform at venues like the Commodore Grill and the Bluebird Cafe’s open mic. She quickly found that the stage felt like home. Her love for performing led her to release her first EP in middle school and join the Teen Nation Tour, where she traveled across the country singing at high schools and connecting with young fans.
"I remember never feeling nervous on stage, even as a kid. It felt like exactly where I was supposed to be," recalls the artist.
“My suitcase just lives open on the floor, full of glittery denim and cowboy boots.”
Eventually, Delaney moved to Nashville, a step she had long dreamed of. She dove headfirst into the city’s vibrant songwriting scene, writing nearly every day and collaborating with talented musicians. It was a spontaneous writers' round performance of her song “This Ain’t Country Club” that changed everything. The video went viral, racking up over half a million views and landing her a record deal with Synapse Publishing and Entertainment.
That moment confirmed her belief in the power of sharing songs from the heart. Delaney says, “I wrote that song about all the fake cowboys I met along the way. It was a humorous take but also true to my roots as an eighth-generation Texan.”
Delaney hit the ground running, touring frequently and starting work on her first full-length album. Life on the road became her norm—buses, vans, rental cars, and hotel breakfasts all blending into a rhythm that fed her creative spirit. The more she traveled, the more she began to appreciate the people, places, and stories of Texas. Her album, inspired by the state she calls home, is a collection of songs rooted in real experiences, each one tied to a different Texas town.
"I think I had to spend a lot of time away from home to really appreciate home," says this young road warrior.
One of her most memorable recording trips took her to Ruidoso, New Mexico, where she tracked her single “232”, which is about County Road 232 in Grimes County, Texas. The road to Ruidoso was stunning. Delaney recalls the mountain views, wild horses, and open skies—but the ride home nearly ended in disaster. A front steering tire on their tour bus blew out near Stephenville, Texas. Everyone braced for impact, but their driver, Ken, managed to keep the vehicle steady and bring them safely to a stop.
It was a terrifying moment, but one that made Delaney deeply grateful for the people around her and the path she’s on. "I often tell Ken, with his amazing mustache, that he’s like Sully landing us in the Hudson. His skill saved us that day," she says.
Now based in the Hill Country, Delaney plays regularly across the state of Texas and beyond. She recently performed at Gruene Hall, the state’s oldest dance hall, and is set to take the stage at the Starlight Theatre in Terlingua this fall. Her shows are high energy and deeply personal, reflecting the miles she’s traveled and the fans she’s met along the way.
"I’ve stopped unpacking. My suitcase just lives open on the floor, full of glittery denim and cowboy boots, and I wouldn’t have it any other way."
Alongside her upcoming album, Delaney is preparing for an exciting new tour, “The Women Behind the Lyrics,” a collaborative showcase featuring Judy Paster, Sarah Harralson, Wendy Moten, and Delaney herself. The tour aims to offer fans more than just music. A documentary crew will follow the group as they hit the road, capturing a real and unfiltered look at life as women in country music. From late-night writing sessions to long drives and shared stories, the tour will spotlight the strength and sisterhood behind their songs.
"We wanted people to see what it’s really like,” declares Delaney. “Not the glamor, but the heart behind why we keep showing up."
Delaney Ann
To stay connected and follow Delaney Ann’s journey, fans can follow @DelaneyAnnMusic on Instagram or Facebook and stream her music on all major streaming platforms.
This fall, you can catch The Women Behind the Lyrics tour performing right down the road at Do-Si-Do Big Barn in The Woodlands. They’ll also take the stage for the CMA of Texas Awards on October 15th, 2025, at 7 p.m., where the group will receive an award.
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Hidden springs, dolphin friends and dazzling sunsets wait for you.
ARTICLE BY ASHLEY LESNIAKOWSKI | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Panama City Beach
Located just shy of 650 miles from Conroe, a gem-colored coast is waiting for you. Panama City Beach hosts millions of visitors each year, with hundreds of frequent flyers, and for good reason!
Panama City Beach is lined with a host of short-term rentals, including Sunset Memories’ three-bedroom, three-bath, luxury corner condo located at 2001 Shores of Panama, right on the water. Rise and shine to the beautiful emerald waters with a cup of coffee on the balcony, and take your pick of your adventure for the day.
If you’re ready to discover the natural beauty that this city has to offer, you’ll find it in PCB’s multiple parks. St. Andrews Park is home to sparkling water and a variety of wildlife, including the world’s largest population of bottlenose dolphins. You can find your way to ‘Shell Island’ on a number of guided group or private tours, or find yourself a pontoon with dual racing water slides and have a jampacked afternoon for you and your crew.
Alongside the notorious St. Andrews Park, this region of Florida is known for its numerous natural cold springs. Econfina Creek, Morrison Springs, and Ponce de Leon Springs are just a few locations that provide a scenic backdrop for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and a calmer escape for those who want the water, without the sand.
Beach goers at Panama City Beach
Dolphin at St. Andrews Park
Morris Springs
After the sun goes down, there are numerous bars, restaurants, and family-friendly activities to enjoy. Spend an evening at Pier Park for some souvenirs and popular brandname shopping, with eats for everyone! Take a ride on the Skywheel and check out the beach from the air, or catch the sunset on a bench on Russell-Fields Pier. You can find fast and furious go-karts and an extensive mini golf course at Coconut Creek Family Park! Rain in the forecast? WonderWorks and Ripley’s Believe It or Not have you covered! No matter where your trip takes you, you’ll be sure to find comfort in the emerald waves and make plenty of sunset memories in Panama City Beach.
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SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
Magic at Margaritaville Lake Resort
Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston | 8:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of comedy and magic from “Atlantic City Entertainer of the Year Award Nominee” Harry Maurer and a rotating series of “Master Magicians”. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this clean and magical show in your own backyard! It plays every Saturday evening in July at 8:00PM in the Paradise Theater, located in the resort conference center. https://margaritavillemagic.com/
JULY 4TH - 5TH
“Private Lives”
The Owen Theater | 7:30 PM
Presented by Conroe’s own The Players Theatre Company, Noel Coward’s “Private Lives” has been called one of the most sophisticated, entertaining plays ever written. The play follows a divorced couple who, while honeymooning with their new spouses, discover that they are staying in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. www.playerstheatrecompany.com/
JULY 5TH
Freedom Fest
Historic Downtown Montgomery, Texas | 9:00 AM
Visit Historic Montgomery on Saturday, July 5th to celebrate Independence at Freedom Fest! The day kicks off at 9am with the ANYTHING BUT A TRAILER parade that is fun for the whole family! After the parade, enjoy the Kid’s Zone and shop local vendors and artisans, including a very special Kid-Preneur area for local budding entrepreneurs. https://www.chamber.conroe.org/events/details/ freedom-fest-in-montgomery-vendor-market-5121145
JULY 11TH
Flatland Cavalry in Concert
White Oak Music Hall Lawn | 6:00 PM
Enjoy the “Easy on the ears, heavy on the heart” sounds of Flatland Cavalry. The sextet has racked up six #1 singles on Texas Country Radio and amassed more than 500 million streams. They’ve shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson and more— proving that their brand of storytelling resonates far beyond their roots. https://whiteoakmusichall.com/
JULY 18TH
ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon 2025
Margaritaville Lake Resort Houston | Lake Conroe | 11:30 AM
The 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award luncheon will be held July 18th. The award is presented to a local woman who has achieved the highest level of professional excellence, contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others, and actively assists women/girls in realizing their full potential. This year’s keynote speaker for the event is Valorie Burton. https://www.chamber.conroe.org/ events/details/athena-leadership-award-luncheon-2025
JULY 18TH
I Want My 80’s Tour
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion | 7:00 PM
Pull out your leg warmers, Members Only jackets, and neon spandex for the “I Want My 80’s Tour” coming to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on July 18th. The concert will feature Rick Springfield along with special guests John Waite, Wang Chung and Paul Young. Dance the night away listening to all of your favorite classic 80s tunes. https://www.woodlandscenter.org/events/2025/80s-tour
“Go
Johnny”
Recounting my brushes with greatness and immortality
Cover of book by Roy and I, with photo: left to right: the young Roy, my dad J.T. with Stetson hat, Roy’s dad Henry, Roy’s brother Tobe, “Cousin Armadilla”
ARTICLE BY ROBIN MONTGOMERY | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
A young Robin Montgomery dreams of his future. His parents James Troy "J.T. or Jimmie" and Joy Ham Montgomery, both worked in Conroe's school system.
Little did I know that Spring Day of 1956, as I drove my friend, Henry Harris, to his home in Cut and Shoot, Texas, that this would be one of the pivotal days of my life. It began as just another typical day for a high school athlete of the 1950s. Quarterback of the football team, president of my jr. class at Davy Crockett High School in Conroe, Texas, the world was my oyster as we traveled to Henry’s home to engage in boxing at the most fabled boxing center in the nation at the time.
Henry’s brother, Roy Harris, was on the verge of a fight for the world heavyweight boxing championship against Floyd Patterson, the then world champion. My life was intertwined with conditions leading to that event. To begin with, my father, J.T. Montgomery, later principal at Conroe High, upon starting as a coach at Travis Jr. High in Conroe, had, with Henry’s dad, the senior Henry, birthed a boxing program featuring boxing tournaments. These marked the “birth-pangs” of Roy’s public boxing career.
As Henry and I neared a railroad crossing, my magical journey began, as a cousin of Henry’s, whom his family christened “Johnny Axhandle,” was driving just ahead of us. An approaching train alerted me to cry out:
“It appears Johnny is going to challenge that train!” As the oncoming train drew closer, it prompted me to shout, “Go Johnny, go! Don’t drive slow!”
As our hearts pounded with anxiety, Johnny did just that, and thankfully, beat the train to the crossing and survived his brush with death. Upon recovering from the shock, we drove the few remaining miles to Henry’s home to engage in boxing and relax with friends.
On the seven-mile journey home to Conroe that evening, the emotions stirred by the train event began to jell into song. The motivation for that lay in the providential happenstance that, at the time, I was leader of a “rockabilly” band I called “The Wild Robineers”. I fashioned the name “Wild” after “Wildman” Woodman, our lead guitarist, a boyhood neighbor of Roy, whose real name was Campbell. He was also a former great amateur boxer who, by then, had become a teacher at Travis Jr. High under my dad, J.T. Montgomery, his former coach, who had since become the school's principal.
At the time, our band had a half-hour live show on the local radio station KMCO. It was a colorful environment, and for starters, one of my friends working there was a young and extremely talented girl, just one grade ahead of me in school, named Mary McCoy. Of course, back then, no one knew Mary was destined to become the world record holder for the longest stint as a DJ of a country music show.
Picture of Montgomery performing from High School year book
Flyer for one of the boxing tournaments
She was also a great musical artist in her own right, who cut several albums. Mary also, on occasion, was a guest on my own program entitled “Wild Robineers”.
One of those programs stands out: I was doing my Elvis-like section, and the girls were screaming as my moccasin shoes slipped from my feet and landed among the crowd, never to be recovered. Then, suddenly, when jumping off the stage in excitement, the music stopped. I had unknowingly unplugged my guitar from the band amplifier.
Eventually, Mary made some major moves in the music business, including a stint on the famed “Louisiana Hayride,” where she began what blossomed into a close friendship with none other than the “King,” Elvis Presley. Among the expressions of
their friendship was her making accommodations for him at a performance in Conroe. Along the way, in later life as a semi-retired professor, I wrote a book about Mary, entitled “Mary McCoy: Conroe’s Country Music Legend.”
Another highlight of my teenage musical career was receiving an invitation to perform at the “Big D Jamboree” in Dallas. This happened to be the same night that the musical legend, Johnny Cash, was also performing. Amazing was that performance, as suddenly his usual somber appearance disappeared. Cash, pulling up his collar and spreading his legs, began to imitate Elvis Presley, all to the surprise and delight of the privileged crowd on that night.
“It appears Johnny is going to challenge that train!” As the oncoming train drew closer, it prompted me to shout, “Go Johnny, go! Don’t drive slow!”
Now, back to my journey home after the train episode that day near the Cut and Shoot Boxing Camp in 1956: Something moved me that very night to turn to the piano, which I had taught myself to play by incorporating guitar techniques. This, parenthetically, prompted people occasionally to say, “You play the keyboard well, but like a guitar”.
The very night that Johnny raced the train and I cried, “Go, Johnny,” the event prompted me to write a song to which I gave that very title. Its popularity was such with kids around our area that the manager of Radio KMCO, “Boots” Ogelsby, encouraged me to go to Houston and make a tape of the number. Upon obliging him, we soon learned that the people at the recording studio had sent the tape to an RCA facility in New York. Here, the magical journey took flight.
In the immediate aftermath, on numerous occasions, Boots, with a worried look, exclaimed the immortal words: “Robin, I am not sure what is happening, but they are messing with your song!” Along the way, I managed to procure an official copyright of the song in August of 1956. Along the way, the song continued to gender great response among my teenage fans, helping generate demand for multiple appearances at my high school sock hops, along with an appearance on Houston TV’s “Teenage Bandstand.”
At the end of my senior year in high school, 1957, I was undecided about whether to pursue a musical career. So, instead, I pursued a football scholarship as an all-district and honorable mention all-state quarterback and commuted, for the first year, to nearby Sam Houston State. This enabled me to retain the flexibility to seriously consider several possibilities and connections I had in the music business.
It was in that year, 1958, that the song “Johnny B Goode” hit the market. Great was the response, as music stations across the nation lit the fire on the rocket that would take the impactful, rising singer, Chuck Berry, to musical immortality. Even to the date of this writing, the song is yet ringing its way to further musical immortality, as it has been launched into outer space!
This incredible event is the basis of the title of this piece, “My Link to the Eternity of Outer Space,” for we know not where fate might take the song in the realms of the whole universe.
Mary McCoy and Elvis Presley
THE AFTERMATH
Naturally, my friends and I at Radio KMCO were rather aghast at the similarities of the two songs. We noted the setting featured in the 1958 Chuck Berry song was of a guitar picker “back up in the woods” named Johnny B Goode. While my song had burst into my mind as I, a guitar-picking lad traveling the magnificent back-woods country of Cut and Shoot, Texas. Then, the chorus of the song especially hit home, with words nearly identical to those of my own song. Rather astounded by the impact and lyrics of “Johnny B. Goode,” Boots at the radio station and others convinced me to finally make my own recording of my song. This we did, on Orbit Records. However, our recording was in 1960, after the release of “Johnny B Goode,” so it ironically prompted cries of my echoing Chuck Berry, rather than the other way around.
Still, the experience remains a highlight of my life as I recall with grand nostalgia the help of members and friends of the studio of KMCO, who generously forfeited their time and efforts to take the journey with me to Houston to provide accompaniment on my record. At the request of two members of the KMCO team, W. Robinson and Boots Ogelsby, I recorded on the flip side of the record their song, “You’re 18 and I’m 21.” As of this writing, these recordings may still be accessible if one Searches for “Robin Montgomery, Go Johnny” on Google.
Coincidence or by Deliberation, the truth may never be revealed about the true origin of the song (see, for instance, the parenthetical link of Chuck Berry’s song to a high school singer in the Movie ”Back to the Future number one). Yet, certain is the magic of the movement of “Johnny B Goode” into the magnificent splendor of our Lord’s Outer Space.
Dr. Robin Montgomery is a native of Montgomery County and a historian, author, retired professor and columnist for The Courier.
A young Mary McCoy working at KMCO
Record pressed in 1960
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