Houston County News 01-18-2026
In this week’s cold edition of Houston County News we get an update on basketball in our area, including two homecoming games. Also, Justice of the Peace Mike McCreight tells about some of the tough parts of being the people’s judge. Thank you for watching…
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Houston County Christmas Basketball Tournament Set — Organizers seek sponsors
By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter HOUSTON COUNTY – The annual Houston County Christmas Basketball Tournament is set for Dec. 29–30, bringing high school basketball action — and a holiday boost — to Crockett and Grapeland. Hosted jointly by the Crockett Bulldogs and Grapeland Sandies boys basketball programs, the tournament will feature teams from across the…
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Crockett Man Arrested After New Year Gunfire Hits Woman
By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter ANGELINA COUNTY – A New Year’s Day party outside Diboll ended with a woman hospitalized and a Crockett man jailed after what investigators described as celebratory gunfire accidentally struck a home, according to the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO). ACSO dispatch received a call around 2 a.m. Jan. 1 reporting…
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