EPA set to take over Waste Pits remediation
County Commissioner Ramsey calls work “incompetent,” vows to push for Action HIGHLANDS – County Commissioner Tom Ramsey joined THEA Executive Director Jackie Medcalf at a news conference last …
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Highlands families welcome Santa
Rotary, Horizons and Precinct 3 host hundreds for a Festive Evening with Santa By David Taylor Managing Editor Christmas celebrations in Highlands got an early December start with …
Veterans honored with display of Signs
Veteran signs return after brief hiatus By David Taylor Managing Editor A cherished tradition has returned for Veteran’s and Memorial Day observances in the Crosby, Barrett, and Highlands …
EPA stops negotiations on Waste Pits North site
By Jackie Medcalf, THEA Director HIGHLANDS – The EPA has announced it is not going to wait for the companies responsible for the San Jacinto Waste Pits Superfund …
Waste Pits: Work stalled on Northern site
EPA and Responsible Party disagree on Remediation Criteria HIGHLANDS – An informational meeting was held at the Highlands Community Center last Tuesday evening, August 29, with members of …
Deputies save brothers from dog attack; shoot and kill animal
Life Flight called to Highlands Area HIGHLANDS – Authorities said two brothers suffered from injuries last Wednesday morning, August 30, after they were attacked by the family’s pit …
Heart Screening for Athletes is subject of Rotary talk
HIGHLANDS – Scott Stephens was the guest speaker at the Rotary weekly luncheon last week. He spoke about screening high school youth, especially athletes, for undetected heart defects …
THEA/SJRC meeting set for August 29 in Highlands
HIGHLANDS – THEA (Texas Health and Environment Alliance) has announced an Important Upcoming Meeting On the Superfund Cleanup at the San Jacinto River. The San Jacinto River Coalition …