With San Jacinto County now in House District 10, and with current District 10 Rep. Michael McCaul opting for retirement, voters are faced with a host of candidates seeking to represent the county in …
As much as I enjoy cooking, I also enjoy the opportunity to go out for a good meal. In the Jan. 18 issue, I shared with you my favorite things I cooked in 2025. Today, I’m going to tell you about …
The Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees has called a $50 million bond election scheduled for May 2. This proposal represents more than two and a half years of thoughtful planning, …
COLDSPRING — After two votes and several rounds of discussion, the Sanitation Department will remain with Precinct 2 County Commissioner Donnie Marrs. At the Wednesday meeting, the San Jacinto …
COLDSPRING —Mayor John Benestante provided the Coldspring City Council with updates on a potential ordinance for a permit office at the Feb. 2 regular meeting. The ordinance for a City Permit …
Prior to the arrival of Winter Storm Fern, I came up with the semblance of a meal plan and trekked to the grocery store for supplies along with everyone else in Polk County. I went on Facebook and …
COLDSPRING — Candidates, fellowship and even birthday wishes for the country were on the menu for the Reagan/Trump Dinner 2026, put on by the San Jacinto County Republican Party. County GOP …
COLDSPRING — Academic performances and this year's expectations were the focus of the Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees. At the Jan. 20 meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum …
SAN AUGUSTINE — The Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District held its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 22 at the San Augustine Community Shelter. Prior to the …
Leading up to what would become known as Winter Storm Fern, I made my pilgrimage to HEB along with the masses on Wednesday, Jan. 21 to stock up on essentials and hearty warm things to cook for the …
SHEPHERD — With new board members joining the Board of Managers, Shepherd ISD discussed new reports and plans for the new year. At the Thursday meeting, the board held a public hearing led by …
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday amended the state’s disaster declaration for the ongoing winter storm to include 85 additional counties facing impacts from winter weather. The disaster …
COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court gave its approval for a new contract with Motorola Systems for its communications service after finding out that the terms of the initial …
I found a recipe not long ago in which the picture looked so good, I knew I had to make it. Thinking I would make it sooner than later, I just left the tab open on my laptop. Things happen and life …
POINT BLANK — After testing different road repair methods, the Point Blank City Council authorized Mayor Emeritus Mark Wood to purchase street sealing and crack filling equipment. Wood said …
Shepherd ISD’s Career and Technical Education is celebrating another year of student and teacher success. In the 2024–2025 school year, 171 Shepherd CTE students earned industry-based …
The Sullivan Fire located south of the Double Lake Recreation Area near NFSR 200 and 220 was 80 percent contained as of Monday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Overnight weather …
Shepherd Board of Aldermen Jan. 12 The monthly meeting of the City of Shepherd Board of Aldermen was cut short as a member became ill and left the council without a quorum. In the …
In planning for the new year and creating a content calendar for Bite by Bite, I always enjoy taking a look back at some of my favorite things that I cooked (or assembled) over the previous year. …
COLDSPRING — The Coldspring City Council met Jan. 5 to provide updates on where this year's funding will be spent. Mayor John Benestante briefed the council on Texas Parks and Wildlife …