COLDSPRING — The Coldspring City Council worked on ordinances to align the requirements with state law and to limit stray animals. Mayor John Benestante said that at the Nov. 4 meeting, an …
LUFKIN — With the help of two San Jacinto County prosecutors, a serial sex offender will be spending the rest of his life in jail. Robert Cheshire, 56, a Diboll resident and former …
An update on all the activities going on with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas was presented Debrina Sylestine Dirden of the tribe’s communications department for the quarterly membership …
Author Sheila Cherese Cannon is excited to announce the release of her latest book, “Where the Wild Things Roam,” a captivating adventure set in a magical world where mythical creatures …
A summary of the voting during the Wednesday meeting of the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court. Commissioner Mark Nettuno was absent: • approved items related to a grant, including …
SHEPHERD — In order to comply with the wishes of the state, the Shepherd City Council on Nov. 11 approved a ban of the TikTok app from all city devices. City Secretary Debra Hagler said …
For weeks now, I’ve been singing “Wake me up when November ends” to the tune of “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” the 2005 hit by the rock band Green Day. Several …
Though Thanksgiving may fall a little later this year than usual, it’s never too early to start thinking about your Thanksgiving sides. I enjoy turkey and dressing as much as the next person, …
Shepherd ISD Superintendent Dr. Jason Hewitt joined First Baptist Church and the Rev. Chester Holloway’s team in their efforts with the Food Truck Delivery ministry on Wednesday. Together with …
COLDSPRING — A motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed in May over the primary election results in the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Race was dismissed Thursday, meaning Constable Sam …
COLDSPRING — The Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees are reaffirming their desire for a superior school system, by setting goals for Superintendent Bryan Taulton to drive academic …
COLDSPRING — Donald Trump won his presidential bid over Kamala Harris nationally and in San Jacinto County, but measures seeking additional funds for area schools failed in Tuesday’s …
Colorful costumes are made more vibrant in the late afternoon sun at the Coldspring-Oakhurst Trunk or Treat event on Thursday. COURTESY PHOTOS
COLDSPRING —Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated a one-vehicle fatality crash on Lakeview Drive north of Coldspring that occurred Wednesday.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was on hand to help RoyOMartin celebrate the grand opening and open house for its Corrigan oriented strand board (OSB) facility Wednesday. Constructed near the …
Fall inspiration dictated my choices for this week’s column when I decided to make what I consider to be a quintessential fall meal. And it turned out perfect. I made a big pot of …
He was called a friend, a brother, and even a mentor, but one of the highest compliments Greg Peak ever received was that he was a newspaper man, through and through. Peak, who was a longtime …
Isabella Murphy was named 2024 Homecoming Queen and Jacob Davis was named 2024 Homecoming King for the Shepherd Pirates at the Friday Homecoming game against Jasper. PHOTO BY CHARLES BALLARD
All regional stakeholders and interested parties are urged to submit high-priority flood risk reduction solutions that they would like to be eligible for the 2026-27 Flood Infrastructure Fund funding …
Election Day Polling Places Nov. 5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. • Elections Administration 51 E. Pine Ave., Coldspring • Shepherd Community Center, 10251 State Highway 150, Shepherd …