Editor’s note: This is part of a recurring series of stories detailing significant achievements and dates of the United States of America. Polk County Publishing is providing the stories in honor …
You know I love a good quick and easy meal that’s packed with flavor. The meal I’m sharing with you today ticks two of those boxes – it’s easy and it’s so flavorful that we’re getting …
Editor’s note : This is part of a recurring series of stories detailing significant achievements and dates of the United States of America. Polk County Publishing is providing the stories in honor …
COLDSPRING — Community spirit took center stage during the July 22 meeting of the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court as county officials recognized the volunteers whose hard work helped make …
MERKEL — Two members of San Jacinto County’s emergency response community were killed in a two-car collision on July 19 in Merkel. Charles Murray, 80, and Deborah Murray, 67, died after …
I attended the 146th annual Texas Press Association (TPA) Convention & Trade Show June 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency DFW Airport Hotel along with Hubby, Daughter and several of my colleagues. We …
COLDSPRING — San Jacinto County has a new Criminal District Attorney following an appointment by Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott has appointed former Judge Greg Magee of Point Blank to serve as the …
SHEPHERD — Official with Shepherd ISD officially welcomed Dr. Todd Davis to the district as the new superintendent at the July 16 meeting. Davis replaces Jason Hewitt, who retired earlier this …
At Shepherd City Council meeting last week, Police Chief Clint Headley gave awards to two exceptional officers who had excelled in the recent state audit. Officers Stephanie Peterson and Bianca …
AUSTIN — The Texas State Board of Education concluded its June 22-26 meeting with major decisions affecting the future of public education across the state, including the adoption of revised social …
Editor’s note: This is part of a recurring series of stories detailing significant achievements and dates of the United States of America. Polk County Publishing is providing the stories in honor …
Editor’s note: This is part of a recurring series of stories detailing significant achievements and dates of the United States of America. Polk County Publishing is providing the stories in honor …
I’ve prepared two different shrimp dishes recently that I consider to be perfect summertime meals. And while making one of them, I discovered a new (to me) way of dealing with fresh corn on …
POINT BLANK — In late June 2026, investigators assigned to the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office Operation Lone Star Task Force received information regarding the suspected distribution of …
Kinsley Rhodes brought home a second-place award at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference, held last week in Washington, D.C. Kinsley represented Texas in the Chapter Service Project Display …
COLDSPRING — A request to modify a resolution for a building grant was tabled over questions about the scope of the project and the amount of the county’s match. At the June 8 meeting of the …
COLDSPRING — During the July 6 meeting of the Coldspring City Council, Mayor John Benestante reported that construction on the new sidewalk is expected to be completed soon. “The sidewalk …
Greenshoot Media When the United States declared independence in 1776, its borders stretched only along the Atlantic coast. Thirteen colonies formed a loose union, uncertain whether their …
This Wednesday is our 20th wedding anniversary and to celebrate, we took a little trip to Las Vegas back in June. We’ve been several times and always enjoy ourselves. It was a quick trip, three …
POINT BLANK — One of the largest community celebrations in recent memory took place across San Jacinto County on July 4 as thousands of residents and visitors gathered to celebrate 250 years of …