State Capitol Highlights: Grand jury indicts governor on counts
By Ed Sterling AUSTIN — A Travis County grand jury on Aug. 15 indicted Gov. Rick Perry on two felony counts: abuse of official capacity and coercion of […]
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Keeney’s Korner: Change is in the air for Texans, UT, and college football as 2014 season nears
By Mike Keeney “Change” is definitely the word in these parts when it comes to the 2014 football season. Houston Texans fans got the change they asked for […]
State issues annual School Ratings
Local districts get passing grades in new reporting system The Texas Education Agency issued its report card for schools and districts last Friday, with almost all districts in […]
Harris County Attorney Ryan explains county government
JACINTO CITY – The North Channel Chamber’s monthly luncheon took on the aspect of a classroom last week, as Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan explained the working of […]
Environmental specialist discusses sickness causes
GALENA PARK – The CIP group (Community Industry Partners) heard from Environmental Scientist Winnie Hamilton at their monthly meeting last Thursday at the Baggett Center. Hamilton is Baylor […]
EPA HEARING IN GALENA PARK
Air Pollution testimony presents 2 sides The U.S. EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency, is planning to issue new guidelines for the 149 petroleum refineries in the country, to […]
First Baptist Church of Jacinto City celebrating 70 years
JACINTO CITY – Remaining in the same location since the beginning, the First Baptist Church of Jacinto City (FBCJC) will celebrate its 70th anniversary on August 17, 2014. […]
GALENA PARK: Air quality report cites health dangers
GALENA PARK – Belinda Vasquez-St. John spoke to the city council at their last meeting on July 15, and summarized a report her organization, Air Alliance Houston, had […]
Supreme Court to define EPA “suit” for Waste Pits
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court accepted certification from the Fifth Circuit Court to decide if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) orders a company to clean up something, […]