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Homemade Soups – The Greatest Hits

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve told you, Dear Reader, that I love a good homemade soup, that my mind automatically goes to soup when there’s an abundance of a particular ingredient, and …
Collin and Jaylen Coogler (foreground), along with parents Jhonna and Todd Coogler, use a faith-centric approach to raising show animals. The two children won Grand Champion honors in this year’s San Jacinto County Fair.

Faith leads family to top awards

“… with God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 COLDSPRING — For the Cooglers, participation in the annual county fair is more than just a family affair: one of the chief …
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Three arrested in theft investigation

SHEPHERD — Three people were arrested Thursday following a theft investigation by the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office. The three suspects — Steven Hart, 33; Jamal Tyler, 36; and …
The Grand Champion Chicken was shown by Layton Rice.

2026 SJC Show Results

Poultry Show Grand Champion: Layton Rice Reserve Champion: Presley Holland 3rd: Carter Beverly, SJC 4-H 4th: Lance Goad, SJC 4-H 5th: Nolan Beverly, SJC 4-H 6th: Madelyn …

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Lady Pirates battle Livingston in hard-fought district match

Libero Swayzie Nelson digs another ball for the Lady Pirates.
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd gym was packed Tuesday night as the Lady Pirates welcomed the Livingston Lady Lions for a district matchup that proved just how much this Shepherd team has grown. …
Tony Munson High School Invitational 2026 Sept. 24 Liberty Municipal Park Coldspring-Oakhurst Girls’ individual results (athlete, time, place, division) 3,200-meter run …
Benjamin Coyle (No. 1), Michael Weekes (No. 99) and Brayden White (No. 88) sack the backs several times during Friday night's non-district game.
SHEPHERD — Shepherd's 3-0 start came to a 35-0 end against a fast, physical Madisonville team on Friday night. Madisonville arrived at 0-3, and while several preseason predictions and sports …

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Obituaries
Ronnie Thorpe
Ronnie Thorpe
Ronnie Paul Thorpe was born in Holly Grove, Ark., on Dec. 10, 1935, to parents Newton Paul Thorpe and Essie Malone Thorpe. He entered Heaven’s gates on Sept. 6, 2026, at the age of 90. Ronnie is …
Kay Loy Schrimsher
Kay Loy Schrimsher
Kay Loy Schrimsher passed away on June 9, 2026 in Livingston, Texas just one month shy of her 85 th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd W. and Iletta M. Schrimsher. She is …
Gale Altman
Gale Altman
Gale Morris Woodruff Altman was born July 12, 1939, in Livingston, Texas, to parents, Earl and Lucille Morris. She passed away in Coldspring, Texas, on May 24, 2026, at the age of 86. After …
Johnny Ray Updegraff
In loving memory of Johnny Ray Updegraff, born in Chula Vista, California on Jan. 31, 1959, and returned home on Nov. 17, 2025. Johnny was a man like no other. If he dreamed it, he built it. He …
Federick Creel
Frederick Creel, 93 years old, previously of Coldspring, died at his home in Mexia, Tx on August 17, 2025 with his wife, Barbara and daughter Judith by his side. Born on October 25, 1931 in …

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Growing up as a military brat, we were allowed to access base services, sort of a perk for the family of an Air Force servicemember. However, if we abuse those privileges, we lost them, and it …
Fans of the free press (you know, that ole pesky bastion of checks and balances protected by the pole position amendment on the Bill of Rights) and governmental transparency were left with their …
In memory of Deborah Graves sponsored by her husband Alan.
October brings Halloween with two weekends where the Haunted Jail will be open. I will give you all the details soon. This is organized and is a fundraiser of the San Jacinto County Historical …

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