Search for missing Barrett man widens, mystery grows
By LEWIS SPEARMANCROSBY When a local man became reported missing on Feb. 8, detectives began to investigate and a mounted volunteer force came to town to the …
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Star-Courier honors two local STAR CITIZENS for their community work
Each year the Star-Courier is pleased to award its Star Citizen designation to a person who has contributed to the betterment of the community through their interest, commitment …
Woops… Auto takes late night dip off the Lynchburg Ferry, service halted for a day
LYNCHBURG It was a dark and rainy night, as the story goes. And about 3 a.m., Nora Reyes,21, and a male friends were driving down Lynchburg Road to …
Crosby ISD Board recognized, Merrills yearbook excellence awarded
By LEWIS SPEARMANCROSBY The local school board meeting was more fun than usual on January 26. Students from throughout the area bestowed additional appreciation and gifts for …
Minyard picked as new head football coach at Sterling
By BOBBY HORN JR.BAYTOWN An assistant coach who came to Sterling last year with coach Danny Long was selected last week as the Rangers newest varsity coach, …
Super Bowl Stars: Crosby HS Stars to be in Super Bowl performance
The Cougar Star Drill Team is going to Reliant Center with Student Council to perform with Janet Jackson, P. Diddy, Nelly and Kid Rock during the halftime of …
Teresa Campbell-Firefighter of the Year
By GILBERT HOFFMAN Star-CourierHIGHLANDS Deacon Tittel was back, not only as assistant fire chief, but also that emcee that gives away the gag gifts.After a years leave, Deacons …
Fire at Crosby Apartment Complex destroys 16 units
By LEWIS SPEARMANCROSBY An apartment fire destroyed 16 units and displaced 9 families on Sunday morning.Fire Arson Investigator H.W. Buddy Rice indicates Crosby Volunteer Fire Dept. responded …
New 911 problems vex Highlands folk
By LEWIS SPEARMANHIGHLANDS Residents recently cited problems with the 911 Emergency Call system and prompted actions to alleviate those problems.The day before Christmas Eve, a Highlands woman …
Local candidates finish filing for office at deadline
By BOBBY HORN JR.EAST HARRIS COUNTYWhile the final decision on Texas congressional districts is in the hands of the judicial branch, county and state races have already begun …