COLDSPRING — Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD has recognized two exceptional educators as the District Teachers of the Year. Kourtney Bennett has been named the Elementary District Teacher of the …
COLDSPRING — Coldspring’s city council met on May 4 to discuss the new sewer rate study that determines issues with the city's sewer plant. Mayor John Benestante briefed the council on what …
Early voting starts Monday 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 …
I’m sure I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, but I just can’t get enough recipes for meals that are quick and easy. I enjoy cooking, really I do, but when I come home from work at the …
COLDSPRING — On Saturday, a familiar sound in Coldspring found a new home as the beloved gospel bluegrass group known as the “Front Porch Pickers” made the move from the porch of Rosalie’s …
COLDSPRING — The Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees finally gave in to the Texas Education Administration’s demands regarding the 165-day academic calendar. The acceptance came at …
COLDSPRING — A 21-year-old Kyle resident was arrested after contacting an Uber driver and allegedly stealing the vehicle. Jaylon Bradford, 21, is facing an aggravated robbery charge, a …
County renames military exhibit By Tony Farkas news@sanjacnews.com COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court allowed a name change for its military exhibit to better …
AUSTIN — The Texas Sons of the American Revolution held a dedication ceremony of the Texas SAR Monument at the Texas State Cemetery on April 18. Two local members of the Daughters of the …
Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD’s bond issue failed in Saturday’s election. The proposed $50 million bond plan lost 854 to 528, meaning 61.79 percent of the voters turned the measure down. The …
COLDSPRING — Mayor John Benestante met with the Coldspring city council to provide updates on new regulations, current projects and city revenue. Benestante said that he is working with the …
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd ISD Prize Patrol paid surprise visits to outstanding educators who have earned designations through the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. This initiative …
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd school district is facing a money problem trying to meet state requirements regarding seatbelts in school buses. At the SISD Board of Managers’ April 16 meeting, …
COLDSPRING — On April 13, COCISD held a special board meeting to discuss rescinding their decision from the last regular meeting to adopt a 150-day calendar. This comes after the board and the …
COLDSPRING — Each April the San Jacinto County Child Welfare Board, along with other counties throughout the state, join hands with local government, community groups, churches, service …
A summary of the items discussed at the April 15 Commissioners Court meeting: — The Court had a discussion on bids for construction on four bids for road repair, one in each of the four …
The other day, my friend asked if I was going to write an article on all the love bugs. I told her I wasn’t, and that I didn’t know anything about them. The subject stuck with me, just as …
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday which begins at 12:01 a.m. on …
The Polk County Enterprise was one of several Polk County Publishing Company-owned newspapers that received recognition in the 2026 Better Newspaper Contest at the 88 th annual Texas Gulf Coast Press …
Now that spring is in full force, I’ve been striving to prepare more spring meals and what could be better than pasta primavera. The Italian and Spanish word for “spring” or “springtime,” …