WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas 8, had decided no to seek re-election next year. The two-term representative said his time is better spent helping Texans from …
COLDSPRING — The Coldspring City Council is moving forward with an expansion project for City Hall, while looking ahead for work on the community center and additional security. Mayor John …
SHEPHERD — The City of Shepherd will have to rebid for a grant administrator to oversee the funds for work on disaster-related project. City Secretary Debra Hagler said that at the Dept. 8 …
POINT BLANK — The need for repairs on city streets is constant, so the Point Blank City Council has opted to experiment with different methods in hopes of improving the quality and durability …
SAN JACINTO COUNTY — Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash involving a Texas State Trooper that occurred on Farm-to-Market Road 945 south, …
Though the humble jalapeño is actually a Mexican chili, it was designated the official “State Pepper of Texas” in 1995 during the 74th regular session of the Texas Legislature. …
COLDSPRING — A year’s worth of work, shows, sacrifice and accomplishment comes to a head for area exhibitors as the annual San Jacinto County Fair and Rodeo kicks off. The 10-day …
SHEPHERD — A Shepherd man was arrested after a weeks-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving children. Sheriff’s Office reports state that at the beginning …
COLDSPRING — Budget discussions led the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court to push the tax rate for Road and Bridge departments to the maximum, while setting an overall tax rate lower than …
LUFKIN — A project to improve drainage and replace aging infrastructure at eight locations in the Lufkin District will get under way this week. Frisco-based contractor Icos Management LLC …
Football season is here … for better or worse. I’m joking. I enjoy it just as much as the next person. I also know that football season is a marathon and not a sprint and that depending …
COLDSPRING — As you pass by the site where the Old Spring Hill Baptist Church once stood on Highway 150, you may be reminded of Joni Mitchell’s famous line: “They paved paradise and …
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd ISD Board of Managers kept the district tax rate the same, letting new property valuations spur additional revenue. At the Aug. 21 meeting, the board approved the …
COLDSPRING — Despite a 4.82 percent increase in the proposed 2025-26 budget, the Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees approved a small decrease in the tax rates for maintenance and …
COLDSPRING — As you pass by the site where the Old Spring Hill Baptist Church once stood on Highway 150, you may be reminded of Joni Mitchell’s famous line: “They paved paradise and …
COLDSPRING — Despite a 4.82 percent increase in the proposed 2025-26 budget, the Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees approved a small decrease in the tax rates for maintenance and …
COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court is looking to approve a tax rate that is roughly 2 ½ cents lower than last year. At a Wednesday public hearing, the proposed …
SHEPHERD — While the tax rate proposed by the San Jacinto County Emergency Services District shows no change, effectively the .10 rate approved Aug. 25 is a 10.33 percent increase in revenue …
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd ISD Board of Managers kept the district tax rate the same, letting new property valuations spur additional revenue. At the Aug. 21 meeting, the board approved the …
As much as I’m ready for fall and cooler weather, I’m definitely going to miss the wonder that is fresh summer produce – tomatoes, corn, green beans, berries, fresh herbs. It just …