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Rotarians hear about Hurricane preparations
The Highlands Rotary Club heard a rundown on emergency preparations from one of the leading departments during the Hurricane Ike storm, and subsequent flooding and rescues.Constable Ken Jones …
Highlands Chamber: Jamboree, DA race, sheriffs services presented
Highlands Chamber of Commerce held their monthly luncheon last Thursday, with a full program of information on the 52nd Annual Highlands Jamboree, the upcoming election in November, and …
Crosby overpass delayed as roads budget tightens
CROSBY The proposed bridge over the railroad tracks at FM 2100 has been delayed again, this time the letting date is August of 2010, according to the …
4-Alarm fire guts Newport home
Fire fighters stop blaze from spreading NEWPORT – After an October 3rd residence fire, the homeowner and neighbors stated that the blaze started near the garage electrical panel. …
CHAMBER PICNIC IN PARK: Communities rally from Ike
CROSBY – The annual picnic in the park fielded a growing spirit of community, October 2 when a lawman, two school superintendents and three preachers outlined hopes and …
Miss Highlands Pageant and Junior Miss Highlands
HIGHLANDS Due to the disruption caused by Hurricane Ike, the Highlands Lynchburg Area Chamber of Commerce has postponed their annual Highlands Jamboree until Oct. 25.Event organizer Kristy …
EPA to investigate San Jac River pollution
Congressman questions Ikes effect on toxic waste pits HIGHLANDS — U.S. Rep. Gene Green (D-Houston) is concerned that poisonous dioxins from the Channels San Jacinto Waste Pits may …
Thank You (Susanne Aline Chancey)
The BORNY, CHANCEY, ROSATI and DUNHAM families would like to express their gratitude to all the friends who attended the funeral and the individuals who sent flowers and …
Lynchburg Ferries closed several weeks for repairs
LYNCHBURG Hurricane Ike’s center came up the Galveston Bay, directly at Baytown and Lynchburg. It tossed around many boats, throwing them on land and on top of …