Crockett FFA earns national three-star chapter recognition
By Kelly Nicol Messenger Publisher CROCKETT — The Crockett FFA chapter has earned the highest rating awarded through the National FFA organization’s National Chapter Award Program, securing recognition as a three-star chapter for 2026. Crockett was among 25 Texas chapters selected to advance to national…
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Messenger To Spotlight Football Game of the Week — Season-long feature will include full previews and post-game summaries
By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter MESSENGER OFFICE — The Messenger will feature one Game of the Week during the 2026 local football season, providing readers with a full preview before kickoff and a post-game summary after the final whistle. The weekly feature will spotlight teams from across the area, including the Grapeland Sandies, Lovelady Lions,…
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Steveson Convicted of Capital Murder in Andy Allen’s Death
By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter CROCKETT — A jury has convicted 66-year-old Roberts Lee Steveson of Crockett of capital murder in the death of Herbert Andrew “Andy” Allen following a weeklong trial. Because of the capital murder conviction, Steveson was automatically sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Allen was 78 when…
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