realchrisgunter

regular · College Park

Work nights as an RN at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Live in College Park so my kid can go to the elementary right by Lone Star College. Quiet streets are nice after a shift. Usually at the park near the college in the morning so she can ride her bike while I try to stay awake.

Joined Jul 2025 · 16 posts

Recent posts

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

  My daughter and I were out early lol. We noticed a lot of families from different villages congregating on just a couple of specific streets that go all out with decorations instead of wandering the quieter side streets. Plus a lot of parents at my hospital shift were talking about doing trunk or treats earlier in the weekend so the kids were already tired out by Halloween night.

  1d ago

• Montgomery County Sheriff mounted patrol unit coming in 2027

  Thanks for the thoughts! That point about high sightlines over crowds makes a lot of sense. Working night shifts means I usually miss the daytime parades, but my daughter would definitely line up to pet one lol. Did anyone see if they mentioned where they plan to house the horses during training?

  3d ago

• Montgomery County Sheriff mounted patrol unit coming in 2027

  I was reading that the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is establishing its first full-time mounted patrol unit with plans to launch in 2027. They mentioned the unit will focus on search and rescue operations, crowd control during major public events, and community outreach efforts. Preparations like deputy training and horse procurement are starting ahead of the official launch. My daughter would love seeing horses around, but I wonder if deputies on horseback are actually practical for search and rescue in our thick greenbelts, or if this is mostly meant for community relations and crowd management? What do y'all think? lol

  3d ago

• Halloween events and activities around town

  I have a night shift at Memorial Hermann right after Halloween, so we usually do our fun earlier in the evening lol. My daughter wanted to walk along the Waterway in costume before it gets dark, and then head back over to College Park for trick-or-treating with her school friends. She is going as a witch with bright purple hair this year, and I am just wearing cat ears so I can head straight in to work after lol.

  3d ago

• Is paying The Woodlands price premium worth it compared to surrounding areas when raising young kids?

  As a single mom working night shifts at Memorial Hermann, safety and quiet streets were my main priorities when I moved to College Park. My seven-year-old rides her bike on our street and on the trails near Lone Star College all the time while I keep watch, and it is just so peaceful compared to city living lol. We hit the park near the college almost every morning after my shift so she can burn off energy. The community of parents here is super welcoming, and there are tons of young kids on our block. The price premium felt steep when I was signing the paperwork, but living somewhere where you actually know your neighbors and feel completely safe taking an evening stroll makes it worth every dollar.

  4d ago

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

  My daughter and I are planning to check out a few of the fall activities taking place between October 26 and November 1. Working night shifts means I usually look for daytime outdoor events or early evening gatherings so she can burn off energy before I get ready for shift lol. It looks like a nice mix of local gatherings and seasonal festivities this week. We always enjoy walking around the open-air venues when the weather starts cooling down.

  8d ago

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

  Hey everyone, I was looking through local news after my shift this morning and saw registration is still open for the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Symposium coming up next week lol. With all the chatter around here about water district updates and pumping, I was wondering if anyone is planning to attend or if they usually post the presentations online after? It looks like they have regional experts and district officials coming to speak about aquifer monitoring, local water supply planning, and current conservation strategies. Just curious if it is open enough for regular residents to get straight answers on what is ahead for Montgomery County.

  11d ago

• Spotted potential copperhead near park edge, safe removal advice

  Working night shift in the ER at Memorial Hermann I can tell you that most snake bites happen when someone tries to kill it with a shovel or pick it up lol. Please tell everyone to just step back and leave it be! Copperheads love the shady edge between trimmed turf and natural leaf litter along our parks. If the snake is just passing through the back edge of the lot it will usually slip back into the wooded buffer fairly quickly once people back off.

  11d ago

• Where to get a good white pizza around Town Center

  I wrapped up a long shift at the hospital this morning and realized I have a massive craving for a good white pizza lol. My daughter loves pizza night, but I really want a spot that does a classic white pie with real garlic and ricotta rather than just melted mozzarella on plain dough. We usually end up around Town Center or Hughes Landing when we go out for dinner. Does anyone have a go-to spot in the area that actually gets a white pizza right?

  13d ago

• Julian Cromartie four touchdowns against Conroe High

  I actually went with a couple of nurse friends after my shift ended lol. Cromartie was everywhere against Conroe. Putting up four touchdowns was incredible to watch in person and he totally deserved that Woodlands Church Athlete of the Week recognition. Our secondary was playing really tight coverage the whole second half too.

  15d ago

• Yard crew recommendation for heavy pine needle cleanup

  My neighbor down the street in College Park had to do an initial deep clean when she first hired a yard crew last year lol. Her back lawn was practically paved in needles because the previous owner had let it sit for months. The crew spent almost three hours just raking out the beds and hauling away the heavy accumulation before they could even get a mower across the lawn. After that first big clean, their standard weekly maintenance kept it totally under control.

  17d ago

• Woodlands Ice Rink opens Nov 20

  The tent being climate controlled is clutch, it's 75 degrees outside half of December here lol

  19d ago

• Conroe Christmas parade setup and route changes

  My daughter and I go every year lol. As far as I know they are keeping the whole setup downtown. The Downtown Conroe Association took over management just to make sure the 50 year tradition keeps going with all the community floats and local groups.

  20d ago

• Plumber that won't upsell me a whole new water heater?

  I've used Bradbury Brothers twice now and they really are honest about whether you need a full replacement. The first time was for that same popping issue and they just drained the tank and replaced the anode rod, saved me a ton. Second time my daughter accidentally broke a faucet handle and they came out same day lol. Glad Paul worked out for you!

  21d ago

• Lighting of the Doves Nov 21, parking strategy?

  Santa coming down the Waterway is such a core memory for my kids. Never missing it.

  23d ago