Newspaper Holiday for 4th of July – no paper next week
The STAR-COURIER will take its annual Fourth of July holiday next week, and there will not be a newspaper dated July 7. The next issue of the newspaper …
Month: June 2022
Rotary installs Andy Scott as next president
HIGHLANDS – The Rotary Club of Highlands, known throughout the city as “The Biggest Little Club in District 5890,” got new leadership at an installation ceremony held last …
EPA meets with community on Waste Pits
CHANNELVIEW – Representatives of the federal EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) met with the public last Thursday evening, June 23 at the Flukinger Community Center in Channelview. The purpose …
Pct. 3 Comm. Ramsey speaks to Chambers
Redistricting splits Highlands with 2 Commissioners HIGHLANDS – Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey made a presentation to the Highlands Chamber members on June 1, at a special luncheon. …
Crosby Superintendent’s message to the community
Security Update; Crosby Fair & Rodeo; Summer School and Camps Hello East Harris County and Crosby ISD families, I want to start by talking about steps forward in …
Activists watching environmental activities in San Jacinto River
EAST HARRIS COUNTY – Whether it’s toxic waste dumps in the San Jacinto River, or unauthorized dredging and barge facilities, the citizens of Channelview and Highlands have two …
We must act to stop Gun Violence
COUNTY CONNECTION By Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Over the past month, our nation has yet again endured violent deaths from mass shootings and gun violence. In Buffalo, …
Crosby Rodeo sets attendance, sales records
CROSBY LIVESTOCK SALE & AUCTION proceeds topped $480,000 in preliminary figures, more than previous years. ABOVE, the Grand Champion Steer sold for $17,500 and was shown by Shelby …
EPA meeting June 23 will report on Waste Pits
CHANNELVIEW – CHIC members and guests heard of recent activity regarding the remediation of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits, at a meeting held last month at the …
Highlands native new Hospital CEO
Houston, Texas — HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division President Troy Villarreal announced Jeanna Bamburg has been named chief executive officer of The Woman’s Hospital of Texas. Bamburg will …