nemc222

regular · Cochran's Crossing

Civil engineer working on Montgomery County infrastructure projects. Live in Cochran’s Crossing for the central spot and wooded lots. Kids in band and sports. Walk the trails near Palmer Golf Course most evenings.

Joined Sep 2025 · 15 posts

Recent posts

• Low key ways to meet people around here for introverts in their 30s

  Cochran's Crossing has quiet neighborhood trails near Palmer Golf Course. The early evening walking groups are small. No big crowds. Just people walking after work.

  15h ago

• Trick or treat turnout in Panther Creek seemed really low this year

  Demographics changed. The original sections have older kids who moved out. Younger families move to sections with cul-de-sacs. Kids cluster on three streets per village now. We saw almost nobody on main connectors.

  1d ago

• Halloween events and activities around town

  We stick to Cochran's Crossing trails early. Kids walk to friends houses later. Costume is basic superhero stuff this year. Traffic near Town Center gets backed up early so plan ahead if driving over there.

  3d ago

• Montgomery County Sheriff mounted patrol unit coming in 2027

  Mounted units work well for high sightlines during large events. Deputies sitting high up can monitor vehicle traffic and manage clear pathways fast. Search and rescue in dense brush is tough on foot. A horse can traverse ground where standard motor vehicles stall or sink. The 2027 launch timeline gives them sufficient room to handle deputy training and build out facilities.

  3d ago

• Fall festivals and Halloween events this week from Oct 26 to Nov 1

  My high school kids still like the fall events. We are checking out festivities between October 26 and November 1. Traffic on Woodlands Parkway will be heavy around Town Center. Plan your routes ahead of time.

  7d ago

• Anyone going to the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District symposium next week?

  Civil engineers in the county follow these closely. Ground water monitoring drives half our infrastructure planning decisions. Local water supply planning is critical as development moves north. I expect the panel on aquifer monitoring will show updated well levels. Hope to see real data on subsidence trends.

  10d ago

• Spotted potential copperhead near park edge, safe removal advice

  Keep grass short along the park boundary. Clear out thick leaf mulch and wood piles near property lines. Snakes like cool shade and damp cover. Do not try to trap or corner it yourself.

  11d ago

• Where to get a good white pizza around Town Center

  Most places around Town Center miss the mark. You need whole milk ricotta and plenty of garlic. A dry crust ruins it. We struggle to find a solid white pie in the central area.

  13d ago

• H-E-B Wine Walk at The Woodlands Resort this Thursday

  Parking gets tight quickly at the resort lot. Rideshare is easier. We went previously and lines move pretty well at the wine stations. Food pairings from local chefs are good. Walking around the grounds is nice.

  14d ago

• Recommendations for pool decking, tile, and coping renovation

  Check the deck slope before work starts. Pool decking must shed water away from the pool shell and home foundation. Old decks settle over time. Make sure contractor checks site drainage during demo. Do not let them pour new deck overlays over low spots that pool water. Insist on mastic in the expansion joint after coping is set.

  14d ago

• Julian Cromartie four touchdowns against Conroe High

  Cromartie was unbelievable against the Conroe Tigers. Four touchdowns in a single game is impressive work. My oldest is in the band so I was in the stands for all four quarters. The offensive line opened massive holes all night. Special teams played clean too.

  15d ago

• Conroe Christmas parade setup and route changes

  Route stays downtown. Downtown Conroe Association took over management this year. Still keeping the 50 year tradition with community floats and local participants. Park a few blocks away if you want to avoid getting trapped after.

  20d ago

• Looking for a good Italian dinner spot for visiting parents

  We did Via Emilia two weekends ago with my in-laws and booked four days ahead for a 7pm Saturday slot. Worked out fine but honestly it was tight in there. If your parents prefer a quieter setting Papa Amadeos is a better bet and the food is just as good.

  21d ago

• Counselor recommendation (grief, first time doing this)

  I lost my mom two years ago and it took me almost six months to finally call someone. I ended up going to the Resilience Center like CochransDogDad mentioned and it was worth it. They got me in pretty fast and the intake process was straightforward which helped since I was already overwhelmed with everything else.

  21d ago

• Treaty Oak Revival at the Pavilion Nov 13 with 49 Winchester

  Lawn 100%. Nobody sits at a Treaty Oak show.

  26d ago