Texas rings in 2026 with sweeping new laws
Immigration, AI, and property taxes lead new changes in Texas law By David Taylor / Managing Editor As the sun rose on January 1, 2026, Texans woke up …
Fireworks sales for holiday season okayed by county
By David Taylor / Managing Editor With the burn ban lifted at Harris County Commissioner’s Court last week, fireworks stand operators are in the countdown to open by …
Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber honors O’Brien, welcomes his successor
By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas luncheon, bringing together community members for a festive celebration filled with music, gratitude, and …
Santa stops by San Jacinto Community Center to visit children
By David Taylor / Managing Editor Despite a busy pre-Christmas schedule that includes listening to as many children as possible for their Christmas wishes, Santa Claus stopped by for …
American Legion’s Christmas Nutcracker Market brings holiday cheer
By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby American Legion Hall was transformed into a festive marketplace this weekend as the community gathered for the first-ever Christmas Nutcracker Market. …
Dr. Angeles Perez named lone finalist for Huffman ISD superintendent
By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Huffman ISD Board of Trustees has officially named Dr. Angeles Perez as the lone finalist to become the next superintendent of Huffman …
Nurse practitioner discusses impact of healthcare on small businesses with chamber
By David Taylor / Managing Editor At the recent Crosby-Huffman Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Mike Roach, a seasoned nurse practitioner and small business owner, spoke passionately about the impact …
State propositions on ballot all okayed by voters
With 98 percent of the vote counted, it appears that all 17 propositions on the ballot will pass. It’s good news for many Texas voters, particularly for families …
Baytown prepares for pivotal city council elections Nov. 4
By David Taylor / Managing Editor Baytown residents are gearing up for a significant election on November 4, 2025, with city council seats and major infrastructure propositions on the …
Dayton tangles with state-ranked Port Neches-Groves Friday
LAST WEEK’S SCORES Thursday, Oct. 30 Rosenberg Lamar Consolidated 35, Baytown Lee 11 Friday, Oct. 31 Barbers Hill, BYE Crosby 49, New Caney Porter 14 Dayton 37, …