COLDSPRING — A Coldspring resident is in custody following an alleged kidnapping and a manhunt in an area around San Jacinto County. On Aug. 18, the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s …
COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office will sport new tasers and monocular night vision scopes after the County Commissioners Court approved several purchases at its …
SAN JACINTO COUNTY — Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 59, south of Shepherd, that occurred Tuesday, Aug. 19. The preliminary …
SHEPHRD — On Friday, the Texas Education Agency released accountability ratings for all public schools across the state. Shepherd ISD received an overall rating of
Not long ago in an attempt to find something different to cook on a week night that would be quick and easy, I ran across an article called “24 Easy Pasta Recipes to Try When You’re Sick …
PC-II, LLC has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a permit to authorize a new Municipal Solid Waste Type I Landfill. As part of the process, a preliminary hearing will …
COLDSPRING — The Texas Education Agency releases 2024-2025 A–F Accountability Ratings on Friday, August 15, and Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD is positioned to earn a D rating (69) — …
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd City Council will discuss a contract between the Shepherd Volunteer Fire Department and the San Jacinto County Emergency Services District that could affect property …
POINT BLANK — The Point Blank City Council will move forward on street repairs. Former Mayor Mark Wood said that a General Land Office block grant the city has had for 3 years now has a …
With Daughter about to head back to school, I’ve been trying to cook some of her favorite dishes lately. One particular day when I inquired regarding requests she may have, she unflinchingly …
COLDSPRING — After two years of planning, research, and community input, the COCISD Board of Trustees has called for a $45 million bond election to support major campus improvements and better …
COLDSPRING — While the Coldspring City Council agreed to the need for an agreement with the Emergency Services District for ambulance services, members did not agree to enter into an agreement …
By Tony Farkas news@sanjacnews.com COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court will seek a slightly lower tax rate for it upcoming fiscal year, but not without some …
SHEPHERD — Pirate teachers officially wrapped up Shepherd ISD’s new staff training for the 2025-2026 school year. Last week, all of our new staff participated in Capturing Kids' …
AUSTIN — The Senate passed three bills this week relating to the Gov.’s special session call, including the issue that brought them back to Austin in the first place: THC in hemp-derived …
POINT BLANK — The San Jacinto County Emergency Services District Board approved hiring paid firefighters, despite objections that the selected plan may only be able to be funded for one year. …
Summer time with our Daughter is about to come to an end as she will soon be heading back to Austin for a new school year at The University of Texas. Her recent lament that “Summer is almost …
By Tony Farkas news@sanjacnews.com COLDSPRING — While delaying specifics, the San Jacinto County ESD board members opted to hire paid firefighters to assist volunteer departments. …
COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court opted not to get involved in a disagreement between the Coldspring Volunteer Fire Department and the county’s Emergency Services …
SAN JACINTO COUNTY – Motorists along State Highway 156 between Point Blank and Cold Spring should exercise caution as work on a bridge-replacement project will soon be underway. Barricades …