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State gives $2.4 Million in career training grants for Gulf Coast area schools

Shepherd ISD and its Superintendent, Dr. Jason Hewitt (right), received a $350,000 grant to expand the health science program in the district, which is offered in partnership with Lone Star College. This investment will help train 130 students to become licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses. The grant was presented by Texas Workforce Commissioner for Labor Alberto Treviño III at a special ceremony held at Lone Star College-North Harris, joined by state and local leaders, educators, and community partners. COURTESY PHOTO
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott last week announced 10 career training grants totaling more than $2.4 million have been awarded to 10 schools in the Gulf Coast area to train students for high-demand, …

City adopts food truck ordinance

SHEPHERD — The Shepherd Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance regulating food trucks with the city limits despite similar laws being considered at the state level. The matter was …
A “No Kings in America Protest” was held in Coldspring on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHARLES BALLARD

‘No Kings’ protest held in Coldspring

COLDSPRING – A nationwide protest was held on Saturday, June 14, on President Donald Trump’s birthday, in response to Trump and his administration. The citizens of Coldspring rallied in …

County board sidesteps ESD, VFD feud

COLDSPRING — a request to add a codicil to the county’s Health and Safety ordinance that would allow the County Commissioners Court to remove appointed members from emergency services …

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Isabelle Hooper was name the District 19-4A Pitcher of the Year. PHOTO BY TONYA CAPPS

Lady Pirates named to all-district team

Pitching prodigy Isabelle Hooper of Shepherd was named District 19-4A’s Pitcher of the Year.   Meanwhile, in District 23-3A, Coldspring’s Trinity Rosales was named the …
Elizabeth Coyle and Jacob Davis received the Shepherd ISD Athletics Gary Corn Senior Athlete Award.
The annual athletic banquet was held at Shepherd High School, and the following students were honored: Cheerleader — Kirstin Kangas New Student Athletic Trainer — Adrianna …
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The Shepherd Lady Pirates lost in the area round of the softball playoffs.
NAVASOTA — Shepherd’s playoff run came to an end after a pair of losses to Robinson over the weekend. The Lady Pirates lost 3-1 on Thursday, and despite a four-run rally in the …
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Obituaries
William Sewell
William Green Sewell, affectionately known as “Billy Green,” was born on June 23, 1949, in Huntsville, to Elma Jean Trapp and M.H. “Mutt” Sewell. He passed away at his home on …
Willie Johnson
Services for Willie Johnson, 87, of Oakhurst, were held Friday at Coram Deo Church in Oakhurst, with Ron Mendleski officiating. Burial was in Mt. Capers Cemetery in Oakhurst. Willie was born …
Fay McClain
Fay Louise McClain died peacefully at her home in Eugene, Ore., on Oct. 31, 2024, at the age of 80, from metastatic cancer. She was born on Feb. 25, 1944, in Alvin, the second of three children born …
Donald Black
Funeral services for Donald Ray Black, 83, of Point Blank, were held Saturday, Nov. 9, at Point Blank Community Church in Point Blank, with John McDonald officiating. Interment followed at Center …
Loueise Allen Brecheen
Loueise Allen Brecheen
Funeral services for Loueise Allen Brecheen, 91, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will …

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Coldspring VFD hosted members of Women’s League for dinner.
Can you believe that this week is the start of summer (officially), and the longest daylight hours of the year will be on June 20? I looked this up since I always thought it was on June 21, but we …
Ringo is a 1 ½-year-old Anatolian shepherd mix and is ready for adoption.
So far, our county has not had the devastating weather other parts of the U.S. have experienced this year. This does not mean we should ignore the possibility that we may have it, and we should …
In January 2025, I took command of a Sheriff’s Office facing serious challenges — critical staffing shortages and low morale across all divisions.   Over the past 150 days, …

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How to understand your home energy use — and cut costs

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