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 …
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 …