Green vows to fight for river cleanup despite subcommittee loss
EAST HARRIS COUNTY During the last legislative session Congressman Gene Green fought to have a toxic waste pit on the San Jacinto River placed on the Environmental …
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Worker dies at paper mill demolition site
NORTH SHORE A track hoe operator working at a demolition site in Northeast Harris County was killed Friday night in the 18500 block of Old Beaumont Highway …
Grabill awarded Highlands Fire Fighter of Year
DEER PARK The Highlands Volunteer Fire Dept. (H.V.F.D.) held their annual Installations Banquet on Jan. 17 at the Monument Inn with recognition of accomplishments and services, a …
Obituary James V. Henson
Obit for James V. HensonJames V. Henson 64, of Crosby, Texas went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2008. James was born on January 4, 1944 …
Obituary for S. Leroy Kilgore
Obit for S. Leroy KilgoreLeroy Kilgore 61, of Crosby, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on the eve of Christs birth December 24, 2008. Leroy …
Crosby Tower truck fights fire in plastics plant
At about 2:20 p.m. Saturday, the Tex-Trude plastics warehouse on Sheldon Rd. erupted into flames, the blaze would be battled for 16 hours before Crosby Volunteer Fire Dept.s …
Interstate I-10 crossover lanes, detour will last next 12 months
HIGHLANDS Drivers might as well get used to the inconveniences of the I-10 construction, said TxDOT Engineer Quincy Allen, as he spoke to the Rotary Club in …
Lynchberg Ferry reopens
LYNCHBURG – The Lynchburg Ferry, closed since Sept. 12 due to Hurricane Ike, reopened at noon on Nov. 3. We were fortunate that even though both boats were …
Crosby hosts Veterans Week
CROSBY There was a time in which Veterans Day held a pale shadow to Memorial Day but ongoing world dangers have heightened local senses of gratitude for …
Crabb, Jones reelected to East Harris Co. posts
EAST HARRIS COUNTY Voters in East Harris County expressed contentment for the jobs that local elected officials have been doing, returning two incumbents to their posts. State …