Galena Park ISD announces school closures this week
From Galena Park ISD Due to anticipated inclement weather, classes and activities have been canceled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and Wednesday, January 22, 2025, out of an […]
Month: January 2025
CenterPoint Energy mobilizes ahead of projected winter storm
From community reports As weather models and forecasts for next week begin to converge, confidence is increasing in the potential for significant wintry precipitation and accumulation impacting the […]
EPA delivers information, listens to community on San Jacinto River Superfund site
By David Taylor / Managing Editor One of the most powerful agencies in the U.S. government made their way to the San Jacinto Community Center in Highlands to deliver […]
FBI searches for ‘Camo Jacket Crooks’ behind ATM robbery in east Harris County
From community reports The FBI’s Violent Crime Task Force is searching for a group of ATM robbers dubbed the “Camo Jacket Crooks.” Despite being named after their disguise-patterned […]
New Sheldon ISD Board Members Sworn into Office
From community reports At the December 17 School Board Meeting, the Board declared the opposed and unopposed board members are elected. The following were administered the oath of […]
CVHS students seeking community input for next project
Carolyn Stone and Kate Unger listen and answer questions from the community members gathered to hear a presentation on the possibilities of a new rain garden, bio swale, […]
THEA finds new Toxic danger: Nurdles
By Jackie Medcalf / Guest reporter On December 6, a Union Pacific train accident near Highlands derailed 14 cars, including cars containing liquified petroleum gas (LPG). Fortunately, the […]
Galena Park High School Class of ‘74 Celebrates Their 50th Reunion
Members of the Galena Park High School Class of ’74 gathered at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Shenandoah, Texas, to celebrated their 50th reunion. More than 100 classmates […]
Harris County Attorney Responds to Lawsuit Over Harris County’s Guaranteed Income Program
Houston, Texas — The Office of the Attorney General of Texas has sued Harris County over the county’s Community Prosperity Program, known as Uplift 2. The program provides […]
‘State of the College’ Report Showcases San Jacinto College’s Commitment to R.I.S.E.
PASADENA, Texas – Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor of San Jacinto College, delivered the 2024 State of the College address recently, highlighting the College’s commitment to resilience, innovation, support, […]