COLDSPRING —San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Deputy Sheriff Nathan Deweese was indicted Friday by a Trinity County Grand Jury for stalking, a third-degree felony. According to the indictment …
POINT BLANK — A culvert replacement project on U.S. 190 between Point Blank and Oakhurst will affect traffic began Monday. This work will require day and night closures of the eastbound lanes …
Two school districts have elections scheduled for May 2, and early voting kicks off Monday. Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD is again putting a bond issue before the voters. According to the …
HOUSTON – On the evening of last Friday, The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 695,081-mile, nine-day journey around the moon and back that …
Recent data from the Texas Water Development Board and the U.S. Drought Monitor show that Polk and San Jacinto counties, along with much of Texas, have been under persistent drought conditions …
National Eggs Benedict Day is this Thursday – April 16 – and it’s a day to celebrate and enjoy the classic American dish that consists of a poached egg, an English muffin and Canadian bacon …
In San Jacinto County — a rural part of Southeast Texas just northeast of Houston — a simple idea turned into something much bigger. With support from the Community Sustainability …
SAN JACINTO COUNTY — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a three-vehicle fatality crash on U.S. Highway 59, just north of Farm-to-Market Road 223, that occurred …
FORT WORTH — A $7,000 scholarship was recently awarded to Cooper Moss of San Jacinto County 4-H by the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo's Calf Scramble Scholarship Committee. He is the child …
HOUSTON — AARP Texas is warning that fraud targeting Texans, especially older adults, is anything but a joke. New data from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center shows Texans reported about …
Egg prices have dropped sharply from last year’s record highs as national laying flocks continue to recover from widespread losses tied to highly pathogenic avian influenza, Texas A&M AgriLife …
COLDSPRING — The COCISD Board of Trustees pushed back against the Texas Education Agency in its efforts to maintain a 149-day academic calendar. Moreover, the COCISD board of trustees voiced that …
On March 23, the Coldspring-Oakhurst Board of Trustees met to discuss how the district can move forward and improve academic performance. Dr. Bryan Taulton, COCISD Superintendent, provided the …
Chamber honors county’s best COLDSPRING — The Coldspring Chamber of Commerce gave the accolades to the attending business and organizations at its annual The Best of San Jacinto County …
SHEPHERD — Fighting occasional tears, Superintendent Dr. Jason Hewitt told the assembled board members that he intends to retire. Hewitt made the announcement at the Thursday meeting of the …
On Wednesday, San Jacinto County first responders, educators, and community partners came together to participate in the powerful “Shattered Lives” program — a live reenactment designed to show …
The Court was asked to look into the issue of the proliferation of campaign signs during election season, but ultimately tabled the matter until Election Administrator Cheri Walker could attend. …
I’m glad spring is finally here. I’ve been so ready for it that I’ve already been cooking and enjoying some spring suppers, in spite of the fact that Mother Nature is a fickle lady and just …
The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office would like to make residents aware of an ongoing phone scam that has recently been reported in Polk County and may occur within our area. Individuals …
SHEPHERD — After field complaints over the last month regarding trash being dumped in the city, the Shepherd Board of Aldermen voted to take steps toward deterrence. At the March 9 meeting, …