SJNT staffCOLDSPRING — Starch up the Wranglers and shine the Tony Lamas, it’s once again time for the San Jacinto County Fair and Rodeo.From Sept. 20-28, it will be Rodeo Nights and Neon Lights …
Houston Food Truck is partnering with First Baptist Church of Shepherd to bring a food truck four times a month from Sept. 23. The truck will be in the church parking lot and will start serving at 8 …
By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.comCOLDSPRING — Along with other end-of-the-fiscal-year items, the Coldspring City Council discussed creating new ordinances.Mayor John Benestante said that at the …
SJNT staffPOINT BLANK — The Point Blank City Council set next fiscal year’s spending amounts, which come to $670,400, mostly to be used on streets.Mayor Mark Wood said that the city has been …
SJNT staffSHEPHERD — While the Shepherd City Council voted to keep the tax rate at the current level, the change in property values will mean owners will see a 9.37 percent increase in their tax …
By Dr. Jason HewittAs superintendent, I have witnessed many educational changes over the last 28 years, specifically in technology. I remember when email was introduced as an internal and external …
Coldspring Garden Club started its new year with a very instructive talk by Emergency Management Coordinator Emmitt Eldridge on emergency preparedness. Emmitt has his office in the Innovation …
SJNT staffCOLDSPRING — Starch up the Wranglers and shine the Tony Lamas, it’s once again time for the San Jacinto County Fair and Rodeo.From Sept. 20-28, it will be Rodeo Nights and Neon Lights …
By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.comCOLDSPRING — A variety of issues were handled by the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court on Wednesday, from an undisclosed settlement to roof repairs.The county …
By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.comCOLDSPRING — While a trial regarding a lawsuit filed in May by Sheriff Greg Capers over the primary election results has been set for trial Sept. 25-27, a motion …
As we progress into the 2024-2025 school year, school attendance is critical to our student’s success. Regular attendance creates opportunities to grow, learn, compete, and thrive. When …
Christmas in August was well-attended, and the weather was, for the most part, sunny but not too hot. There were lots of vendors selling a great variety of goods and entertainment was supplied by …
By Charles BallardSJNT correspondentCOLDSPRING —During a misty and rainy day in San Jacinto County the Christmas In August event was not delayed for a second time. The original Christmas in …
Special to the News-TimesTexans who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system as a result of Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for FEMA assistance.What assistance is …
Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board to put tax rate before voters in November
If you were not aware that we have elections on Nov. 5, here is a reminder. Not only will we vote for the big names on that day, but also for many local positions too. The City of Shepherd held …
Shepherd High School Cheerleaders did a few cheers before a Pirate-Kountze scrimmage during the Meet the Pirates program. The Pirate Band played the School Song, National Anthem, and the Fight Song, …
Special to the News-TimesAUSTIN –A Disaster Recovery Center in San Jacinto County permanently closed Aug. 21.However, any DRC can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and …
Extreme heat can be deadly, but you can take steps to stay safe
By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.comCOLDSPRING — Elected officials have filed a grievance against the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court over the lack of pay raises included in the proposed budget …