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 Teacher/Coach Arrested
By Will Johnson
Messenger
Reporter
GRAPELAND – A Grapeland Elementary
P.E. Coach has been arrested on a charge...
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...
HCEC Works OT to Restore Power
Over 7,500 Affected by Tornadic Activity
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
EAST TEXAS – As soon as it was safe to begin work, crews from the Houston...
Governor Issues Disaster Declaration for Area Counties
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
GRAPELAND – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today (April 17) issued a State Disaster Declaration for nine Texas counties impacted...
**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...
**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...
Memorial Day 2019
A Time for Remembrance and Gratitude
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
EAST TEXAS – As the country pauses to catch its collective breath over the Memorial...
HCSO Asks for Help in Shoemake Case
Tip Renews Search for Body
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
HOUSTON COUNTY – In May of 2018 an arrest was made in the cold case of Dina...
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...
