For those unaware, the nickname “Forty Acres” refers to the original size of the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. A 40-acre plot of land for the main campus was granted by the …
COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court took no action on request from a landowner to replace a gate across a road. The matter was discussed at the Wednesday regular …
SHEPHERD — Residents of Shepherd could soon experience faster broadband speeds once a project to replace old copper wire is complete. At the April 14 meeting of the Shepherd Board of …
As a child, I think I could have eaten my weight in French toast. I remember many a Saturday morning when me, my little brother and our baby sister were splayed out on pallets on the living room …
The Coldspring FFA Forestry Team traveled to Chester to compete in the District Forestry Contest on April 7 and came back with a second-place trophy. The result also lets the team earn a spot at the …
AUSTIN — Recently, 18 Russian I and II students from Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD competed in the Olympiada of Spoken Russian at the University of Texas at Austin. This prestigious …
COLDSPRING — Each April, the San Jacinto County Child Welfare Board along with other counties throughout the state join hands with local government, community groups, churches, service …
COLDSPRING — Each April, the San Jacinto County Child Welfare Board along with other counties throughout the state join hands with local government, community groups, churches, service …
Utility districts, emergency services and several candidates are up for vote in the latest election, set for May 3. Early voting in the next general election will begin Tuesday and run through …
COLDSPRING — The city of Coldspring’s latest windfall is in the form of a grant from the Texas Park and Wildlife Department. Mayor John Benestante said that at the April 7 meeting, …
The Polk County Enterprise was one of several Polk County Publishing Company-owned newspapers that received recognition in the 2025 Better Newspaper Contest at the 87th annual Texas Gulf Coast Press …
Are you struggling to decide what side dishes to prepare for Easter? You wouldn’t be alone if you are. There are so many from which to choose, especially considering all the fresh produce that …
COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court approve several rehires to help the Sheriff’s Office as it looks to put Operation Lone Star grant funds to use and get officers in …
COLDSPRING — The city of Coldspring is pleased to announce the development of a new Resilient Comprehensive Plan to guide the city's growth and development over the next 10-20 years. …
Believe it or not, I had never eaten an empanada until a 2014 trip to Puerto Rico with friends. One of our first nights there, however, our two families enjoyed the most wonderful shrimp empanadas in …
By Richard Lee Senate correspondent AUSTIN — The Senate on Tuesday approved its version of the 2026-2027 budget on a vote of 31-0, proposing to spend $153.5 billion in state revenue …
SHEPHERD — The Pirate school system is on average performing better than the state in many educational and non-instructional areas. During a public hearing at Thursday’s SISD Board …
COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court approved an agreement to house prisoners from Trinity County at a lower rate that previously charged. At a special meeting on March …
COLDSPRING — The Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees is considering a bond issue for the November election based on a recommendation from the district’s Facilities and Finance …
FORT WORTH — A $16,000 scholarship was recently awarded to Rigby Bailes of Coldspring FFA by the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble Scholarship Committee. He is the …