Eastham Prison Officials Indicted
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
HOUSTON COUNTY – In July of 2018, three Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) officials were arrested after they allegedly...
Grapeland ISD Adopts Changes to Dress Code
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
GRAPELAND – Grapeland ISD will see a somewhat new look when the 2019-2020 school year begins as several changes to the...
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...
**UPDATED** Woman Shot in Latexo
Suspect Arrested
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
LATEXO – A Houston County man is in jail after he allegedly shot a woman in the Latexo area...
Urgent Care Facility Expected to Open in Early Spring
Growth Continues for Grapeland in 2018
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
GRAPELAND – Given the current state of health care in Houston County, the importance of opening...
Tres Chiles Set to Open Next Week
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
GRAPELAND – A new restaurant is expected to make its debut next week in Grapeland and based on the...
**UPDATED** Teacher Arrested in Palestine
Improper Relationship with Student Alleged
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
PALESTINE – Earlier this week, allegations of an improper relationship between a female high school student and...
Former Grapeland ISD Teacher Indicted on Child Sex Charges
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
ANDERSON COUNTY – A Grapeland Elementary School teacher arrested for continual sexual assault in October was indicted by an...
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...
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...
