Deputys widow sues ExxonMobil over death
HIGHLANDS – The widow of a sheriffs deputy claims in court that ExxonMobil and a public water district failed to warn about dangerous currents in a canal to …
Month: May 2012
Scenes from my aunt’s house
By Kristan Hoffman One tree in the front yard, or two? Wood siding, or brick? Have I ever even set foot in the backyard? These questions roll through …
Memorial Day Services honor those who serve
By Lewis Spearman HIGHLANDS The Memorial Day Service at Sterling White Cemetery last Monday was solemn, filled to capacity and chocked with a sense of values of …
Astros appear in Crosby at JohnKeating Dealership
Last Saturday was great fun for baseball and Chevy fans, as Astros mascot Junction Jack, and third baseman Chris Johnson appeared at a family Barbeque at the JohnKeatingChevy …
Local races highlight Primary Election May 29
By Gilbert Hoffman Star-Courier Voters are finishing up Early Voting this Thursday and Friday, May 24 and 25, and if they didnt vote early, they will have a …
New exit from US90 to FM 2100
By Lewis Spearman CROSBY TXDoT is making plans for a new exit from U.S. 90 westbound onto the westbound feeder road that runs onto FM 2100. When …
Morman talks roads: Barrett Station Main Street to become four lanes
By Lewis Spearman When Precinct 2 Commissioner Jack Morman came to town on May 10 it was with news of infrastructure plans to meet challenges to communities, the …
Highlands Rotary awards scholarships to 15 students
HIGHLANDS Dr. Dennis Brown, president of Lee College, was the featured speaker at an awards ceremony Tuesday night at the Highlands Community Center. The event was the award …
Friendly Ford anchors Crosbys new Scoreboard
By LEWIS SPEARMAN On May 11, Fred Salinas owner of Friendly Ford in Crosby, announced that he had secured the Super Anchor display for the modernized Scoreboard for …
Crosby HS awards scholarships to Seniors
Crosby High School held their Scholarship Awards program on Monday night, with Seniors receiving over $1,000,000 in money for further education. In addition, a number of named scholarships, …