Congressman tours river waste pits
HIGHLANDS – Last week Congressman Gene Green, chairman of the Environment and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was in east Harris County to …
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Former Little Leaguer inks deal with Yankees
HIGHLANDS Ever since Brett Marshall was seven years old he has dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. Now, he might just get that chance.Last week …
New skateboard, BMX park opens
The Gene Green Beltway 8 Park designed to be environmentally friendly and energy efficient had its namesake, Congressman Gene Green, D., 29th, cut a ribbon, make speeches and …
Tropical Storm Edouard delivers a wet, light gust
TEXAS COAST Although heralded in categories as high as three, Tropical Storm Edouard was a panty waisted, fizzling fop that tinkled to the Texas shore in the …
Area Schools improve their TAKS Ratings
HUFFMAN The Huffman ISD staff and administration is all smiles this week after getting some good news from the Texas Education Agency last week.The school district was …
Harris County offers incentives to Go Green
EAST HARRIS COUNTY — Harris Countys policy of offering Tax Abatements for those seeking assistance in building green took center stage last week at a conference that updated …
Lewis plans upgrades for Motorcross Park
By LEWIS SPEARMANHIGHLANDS Highlands Motorcross Park at 11545 Crosby Lynchburg Rd. was sold by Keith Coble to Mike Lewis in the last week of June.Ownership of the …
Area July 4th celebrations planned
By BOBBY HORN JR.CRSBYLake Houston-area residents can celebrate their countys independence with multiple celebrations planned around the Fourth of July.The celebrations will kick off the weekend before Independence …