Highlands Rotary awards 19 scholarships
Highlands Rotary Club held their annual Scholarship Banquet last Monday night, and awarded 19 scholarships totaling $32,500. In spite of heavy rains and very inclement weather, the venue …
Jose Jimenez wins North Shore Rotary Raffle
North Shore Rotarians gathered last Saturday afternoon at Turner Chevrolet in Crosby, to pull raffle tickets for their benefit Raffle event, and award prizes. The raffle this year …
Harris County Judge Moves COVID-19 Threat Level to Level 2: Orange
Key COVID-19 Trends Continue Downward Trajectory; Hidalgo Commends Community for Driving Indicators Down By Getting Vaccinated, Urges Continued Vigilance and Action to Reach Non-Vaccinated Population Harris County, Texas …
Vondenstein shows COVID isn’t a flu
CROSBY – A benefit for “Colby Strong” Vondenstein was held at the Crosby Fair & Rodeo pavilion last Saturday. Colby Vondenstein, 24, an in-shape husband and father of …
Flood funds need matches for mitigation
By Lewis Spearman EAST HARRIS COUNTY – Problems matching money set aside to mitigate flooding locally are allowing flood conditions to threaten the Greater Houston Area. Remember all …
Caregiving answers chronic dog dumping
CROSBY – Those of us with a heart for dogs were encouraged last Saturday to learn that a local lady is working diligently to find homes for strays …
Local author pens book about Texas Republic
HIGHLANDS — Karl Thomson, a former gunsmith, bush pilot, has completed his new book Three Texas Rangers: The Republic of Texas 1836-1845. The book is a fictional account …
May 1 Election results
Goose Creek CISD, Lee College, Highlands Water District voted HIGHLANDS – The local water district HC WCID-001 director’s election was to pick three of four candidates on the …
Customs officers seize illegal “chicken lollipop” pet food destined for Highlands
HIGHLANDS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists have yet to charge a local vendor for placing an order for contraband chicken lollipop pet treats. The …
Former Crosby Superintendent Don Hendrix dies
CROSBY – Don Hendrix, well known and respected educator and former Crosby ISD superintendent, passed away in peace at his home on April 28, 2021. Hendrix had a …