Committee Reports, Updates Highlight HCHD Meeting
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
HOUSTON COUNTY – The Houston County Hospital District (HCHD) Board of Directors met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June...
Putting the Band Back Together
GISD Board Hears Band Presentation
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
GRAPELAND – The Grapeland Sandie Band is growing. The resurgence of the band started under the direction...
Crockett Approves Issuance and Sale of $3.78 Million in Bonds
Bids Awarded for Water Meter System, Storage Tank Improvements
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
CROCKETT – During a called meeting of the Crockett City Council, held...
East Texas Country Music Festival Slated for July 4-6
Holly Tucker Scheduled to Perform
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
GRAPELAND - It just might be one of the biggest events in the East Texas area that...
Zydeco Comes to Crockett
Pat Mason & Bayou Boogie Rock the Night
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
CROCKETT – So far in its existence, the Summer Lightnin’ Series has featured...
From The Desk of Don Jackson
Special to The Messenger
GRAPELAND - Hello Sandie Nation, I hope your summer break is off to a great start. We are busy tying up...
Bar Brawl Results in Near Fatality
Victim Stabbed in the Neck
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
CROCKETT – An early morning bar brawl on Saturday, June 8 very nearly took the life of...
Grapeland City Council Appoints McGill as Municipal Judge
Parker Selected as Mayor Pro-Tem
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
GRAPELAND – Following a budget workshop, a public hearing on the status of Texas Community Development Block...
STAAR Results, Legislative Update Provided To Latexo ISD Board
LHS Takes Third Overall in State UIL Academics
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
LATEXO – The Latexo Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regularly...
“Save the Bricks”
Mary Allen Museum Launches Fundraiser
By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter
CROCKETT – A crumbling piece of history is getting a boost from local residents as the Mary...
