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House passes measure to help veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas 8, released a statement following the passage of the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (HR …
The Coldspring-Oakhurst Education Foundation presented a big check for the 2024 Fall Grant Season totaling $30,578.36. The Foundation awarded a total of 25 grants to teachers here in COCISD.

Coldspring safety audit shows minor needs

COLDSPRING — A recent audit by the state of Texas was extremely positive for the Coldspring-Oakurst CISD, but minor corrections need to be made to satisfy the state. Superintendent Dr. …
Shepherd ISD student were honored at the SISD School Board meeting for their championship wins during the San Jacinto County Fair, held in September. Those students include middle school students Abby Migl, Karter Hughes, Kinsley Rhodes and Tess Syracuse; and 2024 high school students Brylynne Samuelson, Layla Howton, James Hansford, Bree Chamblee, Coleton Breyette, Bryson Goodman, Abbey Anderson and Rodeo Queen Dawson Arnold.

Audit gives SISD a clean bill of health

SHEPHERD — The first audit done by Shepherd ISD’s new audit company came up roses as the district showed “no significant deficiencies” and “no material …

A Tex-Mex-Inspired Meal

There’s nothing better than having a wonderful Thanksgiving feast and then enjoying the myriad leftovers for several days afterward. However, we all reach that point where we’ve had our …

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Lady Pirates fall to Diboll Lady Jacks

Aliyah Thomas goes in for a lay-up against a Lady Jack.
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd Lady Pirates faced a challenging matchup against the Diboll Lady Jacks, ultimately falling 51-33. The game highlighted both teams’ strengths, with Diboll’s …
Preston Stephens
SHEPHERD — Preston Stephens has cemented his legacy at Shepherd High School, breaking both the career rushing yards and rushing touchdown records during his illustrious four-year tenure. …
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Trojan running back Tyga Parker looks for room around the end during the Friday playoff game against Teague.
MADISONVILLE — The effort was there, the will was there, but the scores weren’t, and ultimately, the Coldspring-Oakhurst Trojans lost to first-round opponent Teague in the 2024 UIL Texas …
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Obituaries
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 …
Gerald Wesley Bloomfield
Gerald Wesley Bloomfield
Gerald Wesley Bloomfield (97), born June 18th, 1927 in Saratoga, Texas to parents Fred and Ila Bloomfield joined the Lord Sunday morning Aug 18th, 2024 in Humble, Texas at NE Memorial Hermann …
Mary Jane Chaplin aka Jane O’Brien
Mary Jane Chaplin aka Jane O’Brien
Mary Jane Chaplin aka Jane O’Brien, of Livingston, Texas passed away July 25, 2024 at the age of 73. She was born on August 23, 1950, in Newton, Iowa to Marion and Mary (Bakalar) Benac. …

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Have you realized that good ideas are sometimes awfully hard to put into practice? Take chores as an example. Most of us agree that having responsibilities about the house are important ways for …
As superintendent of Shepherd ISD, I see daily the incredible potential our schools hold — not just for our students but our entire community. Schools are the heart of any small town, and the …
The Women’s League Thursday meeting at the Coldspring Community Center had Charlene Smith as a guest speaker. She spoke about the SJC Senior Center of which she is administrator. Charlene …

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San Jacinto County Fair Grand and Reserve Champions

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