CANCELLED: Sheldon Shuffle and Fall Festival nixed because of weather
By David Taylor / Managing Editor What had been planned as a great Saturday for Sheldon families celebrating the fall season has been called off by officials due […]
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Harris, area county commissioners enact burn ban in light of drought
From community reports The Harris County Commissioners Court approved a burn ban for unincorporated Harris County due to ongoing dry weather and heightened fire danger. Fire weather conditions […]
Groundbreaking ceremony marks new era for Sheldon Community Fire and Rescue Station No. 5
By David Taylor / Managing Editor On Thursday, October 2, local officials, firefighters, and community members gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Sheldon Community Fire and Rescue […]
Community job fair unites local partners, draws hundreds of job seekers
By David Taylor / Managing Editor A recent job fair organized by Darnald Kimble, Jr. and the North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce brought together over 40 vendors and […]
Sarah Hartsfield sentenced to life in prison in husband’s death
By David Taylor / Managing Editor The conviction of Sarah Jean Hartsfield for the murder of her fifth husband, Joseph Hartsfield, has brought to light a chilling pattern of […]
North Channel celebrates National Night Out
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Diamond Jim’s Pineforest Jewelry: A new era begins
By David Taylor / Managing Editor In a remarkable blend of history and innovation, Pineforest Jewelry has opened its doors to a new, state-of-the-art location, promising an experience unlike […]
Dan Mims enters race for Texas’s 9th congressional district
Channelview business leader, education supporter joins growing GOP field By David Taylor / Managing Editor The race for Texas’s newly redrawn 9th Congressional District has become even more competitive […]
AG Ken Paxton orders Texas cities to halt potentially illegal property tax increases under new Texas law
From community reports Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters ordering the cities of La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean, and Whitesboro to halt potentially illegal property tax increases […]
National Night Out celebrations planned for Oct. 7
By David Taylor / Managing Editor As the nation prepares for the annual National Night Out, several NNO events are planned locally for area residents to participate in. National […]