COLDSPRING — The teachers, staff and support employees in the Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD were honored in several categories during a recent ceremony. Kourtney Bennett was named District …
COLDSPRING — One man was arrested on drug-related charges after a traffic stop on Friday near the intersection of state highways 150 and 156. Bryson Derr, 22, is facing charges of possession …
COLDSPRING — Mayor John Benestante and the city of Coldspring finally passed a well-thought-out ordinance that prohibits amusement redemption machines, gambling devices, and game rooms. At the …
I’m embarrassed to say how long it’s been since I’ve cooked a meal. We’ve had a super busy schedule of late, with various meetings, events and work obligations filling our evenings. But the …
COLDSPRING — Just a few days before June rolled into view, the streets surrounding the San Jacinto County Courthouse came alive Saturday as classic cars, custom trucks, motorcycles, and automotive …
COLDSPRING — If there was anyone left in downtown Coldspring on Friday evening, they certainly weren't there for long. By the time the Coldspring High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony began, it seemed as though the entire community had gathered at Berlin Bradford Stadium to celebrate the graduates' accomplishments.
COCISD held their monthly board meeting on May 26 to discuss adjusting PreK-4 tuition. Currently, the district's tuition rate is $1,000 a semester, totaling $2,000 for a full academic year. COCISD is …
COLDSPRING — Dee Dee Bailey won the Republican nomination for County Treasurer in the May 26 runoff election, beating opponent Cynthia McClure. Bailey won by 40 votes, 1,501 to 1,461. …
COLDSPRING — Growing concern throughout the state about data centers and their impact on infrastructure and the environment has the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court looking at ways of keeping …
AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety last week honored the legacy of DPS officers and non-commissioned employees who lost their lives in the line of duty at this year’s annual Peace …
LIVINGSTON — The seniors of Shepherd High School Class of 2026 walked their final time as students, but not as Pirates. On Friday, on a special evening filled with pride, memories, and …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas 8, alongside Reps. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, and Derek Tran, D-California, introduced the Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026. …
We headed to Austin over Mother’s Day weekend to spend time with Daughter. We had a lovely time and enjoyed some delicious meals. When she first went off to college, if we were going to see her, …
SAN JACINTO COUNTY — Texas Department of Public Safety troopers investigated a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 59 at the intersection of Farm-to-Market 1127, that occurred Friday, May 16. …
A successful day for Coldspring FFA members on May 11 at Area IX FFA Convention as the talent team came home with a third-place trophy. The team includes Tripp Strickland, Hayden Richards, …
COLDSPRING — County Commissioner Crystal Dominy was placed in an overseer capacity of the County Animal Control Center, but not without tempers flaring during a discussion over euthanizing animals. …
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd Board of Aldermen approved seeking bids for improvements to its water system. City Secretary Debra Hagler said that at the May 11 meeting, the council approved seeking …
Early voting ends Friday for the May 26 runoff election. The top two candidates from the March primary elections in races where no candidate won just more than 50 percent of the vote will face …
AUSTIN — Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to more than 130 different Texas cities to notify them that they are prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate. …
COLDSPRING — Students in the Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Health Science program are celebrating an impressive milestone, with numerous students successfully earning industry-recognized certifications …