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Nothing like the enticing power of pie

Creamy Hazelnut Pie
To promote last week’s page about Pi Day, I posted pictures on social media of some of the pies I’ve previously made and written about for my annual homage to Pi Day. As a result, …

Pauline Road Fire 75 percent contained

SHEPHERD — The Pauline Road Fire, which broke out Wednesday in the southwestern part of San Jacinto County, is current at 2,000 acres, and officials say it is only 20 percent contained. …

Region under Red Flag Warning

EAST TEXAS – Officials are urging residents in the region to exercise extreme caution, due to critical fire weather conditions. Texas A&M Forest Service has issued a Level 3 (of a …
Mayor John Benestante, along with the Coldspring City Council, hands Red Cross representatives a proclamation naming March as Red Cross Month.

Coldspring passes intervention resolution

COLDSPRING — The Coldspring City Council approved a resolution to intervene in a request from Entergy regarding the route of a new transmission line in East Texas. Mayor John Benestante …
Sports

Shepherd has outstanding showing at state meet

Emily Gonzalez of Shepherd nabbed second place at the 4A Division 2 State Tournament.  COURTESY PHOTO
EDINBURG —The five members of the Shepherd Lady Powerlifting squad had an impressive meet at the 4A Division 2 State Tournament, with the team placing 19th out of a field of 55 teams and with …
Marshall Reeves delivers a strike during the first district game of the season against Tarkington.  PHOTOS BY CHARLES BALLARD
COLDSPRING — the Trojans pulled off a near-shutout performance against Northside, overpowering the Falcons 10-1 on Friday. With a towering 6-foot-8 sophomore pitcher on the mound and an …
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Joseph Goffney finishes a long-time dream of a 53-second 400-meter run at 50 years old.
For Joseph Goffney, Journey’s iconic anthem “Don’t Stop Believin’” became more than just a song — it became a reality on March 2. At the age of 50, the former …
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Obituaries
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 …
Rodney Bruce Hoot
Rodney Bruce Hoot
Rodney Bruce Hoot, 57, of Dodge, Texas passed away on August 16, 2024. Born on April 4, 1967, in Houston, Texas, Rodney was a beloved figure in his community, known for his deep passion for bucking …
Opinion
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Years ago in my career, I was working for a family-owned newspaper group in New Mexico when there was an economic downturn. The company had recently acquired business partners (BlackRock) in …
David Reed Jr. hosted the Valentine’s Ball at Jones Complex on Saturday. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion and was well attended. There was live entertainment, music and a …
Rooting out corruption can be tough, especially when laws have been put in place to keep the regular schmoes in line while giving a pass to fearless leaders. For instance, under the guise of …
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A brief history of the s'more, America’s favorite campfire snack

Every summer, millions of marshmallows will be toasted over fires across America. Many will be used as an ingredient in the quintessential summer snack: the s’more. Eating gooey marshmallows …