On Wednesday, Shepherd Library has Tales for Tiny Tots. Lately the Library was full of youngsters absorbing the fun of stories, games, snacks, song and dance and more. Volunteers are gratefully …
By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.comSHEPHERD — The Shepherd ISD Board of Managers hired educational consultants Moak Casey to plan for the next five years.Superintendent Dr. Jason Hewitt said that the …
Special to the News-TimesCOLDSPRING — Recent changes that have taken place on the Coldspring Chamber of Commerce Board of directors will keep the agency working on behalf of the San Jacinto County …
By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.comSHEPHERD — The Shepherd City Council took three different tacks on granting property variances at its Aug. 12 meeting — approve, delay and table.A request to …
Special to the News-TimesAUSTIN — Since May, FEMA has approved two major disaster declarations for Texans impacted by the Spring severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, and …
This has been a week or so of giving and receiving. Both chambers of commerce give scholarships to the students of our high schools, but so do other organizations and individuals. Last week the …
SJNT staffCOLDSPRING — For 40 years, SAAFE House and its team of advocates and volunteers have helped numerous people overcome sexual assault and domestic violence and rebuild their lives away from …
By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.comCOLDSPRING — The Coldspring City Council discussed the remaining damage from the storms that ravaged the area, as well as plans to help mitigate issues in the event …
By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.comCOLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court approved ordering new mobile radios for the Sheriff’s Department that meet proper parameters.County Judge …
Thank you everyone who helped get our area back on track with tree removals and power restoration. I know we suffered without A/C. How did those early pioneers do it? Horse-drawn wagons and no …
Special to the News-TimesAUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that applications for the Texans Feeding Texans: Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program will open Sept. 1 on the …
Special to the News-TimesThe American Red Cross offers this checklist you can follow to help make sure your student is safe as they go back to the classroom.If your student is younger or going to …
Special to the News-TimesLUFKIN — The Deep East Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting Aug. 22 at Methodist Church Edward Carter Hall, 181 E. First …
By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.comCOLDSPRING — The Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Regents approved the overall district goals in preparation for the new school year.Superintendent Dr. Bryan …
Special to the News-TimesAUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urges parents and guardians to request and return applications for free and reduced-price meals from their students’ …
Special to the News-Times AUSTIN — The Public Utility Commission of Texas encourages consumers in the Greater Houston area to share their experiences with power outages and utility performance …
One thing about disasters and troubles, people rally around and help each other, especially in our area over this last week. Food distributions were held in many places and two large food trucks came …
Special to the News-TimesTHE WOODLANDS — Entergy Texas has safely restored power to nearly all customers affected by Hurricane Beryl. Hundreds of crews remain in the field to make repairs and turn …
Shepherd High School student Thomas Barton has been selected as first State Vice President of the Texas FFA Association at the recent Texas FFA Convention, making him the first state officer from the …
Special to the News-TimesCOLDSPRING — Kris Eastham, San Jacinto County Liaison Officer for the Texas Division of Emergency Management, said that FEMA is ready to assist residents after the …