Tragedy Averted … Barely
Saturday Rains Help Create Sinkhole
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
ANDERSON COUNTY – Imagine, if you will, you’re driving down a country road at night and you...
HCSO Narrows Suspect Pool in Angerstein Homicide
Future Grand Jury Indictments Possible
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
HOUSTON COUNTY – Last week marked the two-year anniversary of the homicide of 22-year-old Christopher Moore Angerstein...
Improprieties Alleged in Early Voting
Houston County DA Launches Investigation
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
CROCKETT – To say the months and days leading up to the May 4 election have been...
Dominion Bancshares to Acquire Grapeland State Bank
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
GRAPELAND – Dominion Bancshares, a group of Dallas investors, has officially announced it is acquiring Grapeland State Bank (GSB).
GSB President Ron...
Dr. Ianthia Fisher Sworn in as Crockett Mayor
First African-American Female to Lead City
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
CROCKETT – History was made in Crockett on Monday, May 13 as Dr. Ianthia Fisher...
Darling Ingredients Inc. Announces Grapeland Location
Much Needed Boost for Local Economy
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
GRAPELAND – After months of negotiations involving the City of Grapeland and the Grapeland Economic Development...
Snakes: It’s SSSSSpringtime in East Texas
Agrilife Extension Agent Sheds Light on Area Snakes
By Sarah Naron
Messenger Reporter
EAST TEXAS – Spring has sprung, and many East Texans are venturing out for...
Hargrove Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
HOUSTON COUNTY – Houston County Sheriff Darrel Bobbitt has indicated he will not seek re-election after his current term expires. As...
