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Police Investigating Crockett City Council Elections in Precincts 3 and 4

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Police Investigating Crockett City Council Elections in Precincts 3 and 4

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter CROCKETT — What began as a review of absentee ballot records from a 2024 Crockett City Council race has now expanded into an active law enforcement investigation involving local, state…

Houston County News 4/19/2026

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Houston County News 4/19/2026

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

When One Test Feels Like Everything: A Student’s View On STAAR — Opinion

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When One Test Feels Like Everything: A Student’s View On STAAR — Opinion

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Stuck in the Middle…Alone…

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Stuck in the Middle…Alone…

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Faith, Music And A Familiar Face: Lovelady Church Welcomes Special Guests

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Faith, Music And A Familiar Face: Lovelady Church Welcomes Special Guests

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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Toliver Leads Kennard Past Centerville in 1A Regional Final

Toliver Leads Kennard Past Centerville in 1A Regional Final

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Slocum Lady Mustangs’ Playoff Run Ends, As School Family Remains

Slocum Lady Mustangs’ Playoff Run Ends, As School Family Remains

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Sandiettes Building Special Season With Homegrown Leadership

Sandiettes Building Special Season With Homegrown Leadership

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Houston County Christmas Basketball Tournament Draws Holiday Crowds and Competition

Houston County Christmas Basketball Tournament Draws Holiday Crowds and Competition

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Education

Slocum FFA Land Team Builds Tradition Of Excellence One Field At A Time

Slocum FFA Land Team Builds Tradition Of Excellence One Field At A Time

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Lovelady FFA Students Carry On 71-Year Tradition at Annual Calf Show

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Kennard Student Addison Dowdy Earns Championship at Fort Worth Stock Show

Kennard Student Addison Dowdy Earns Championship at Fort Worth Stock Show

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Crockett JH Students Shine in Academic UIL Competition

Crockett JH Students Shine in Academic UIL Competition

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Flash Floods Pound Houston County

Flash Floods Pound Houston County

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Storms Rattle Houston County – No Significant Damage Reported

Storms Rattle Houston County – No Significant Damage Reported

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

County Dodges Severe Weather

County Dodges Severe Weather

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Storm Sirens Coming to Crockett

Storm Sirens Coming to Crockett

August 25, 2024August 25, 2024

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2025 Readers’ Choice Winners Announced

2025 Readers’ Choice Winners Announced

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

The Messenger Readers’ 2025 Poll

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025

Local Banks Prepare for End of the Penny

Local Banks Prepare for End of the Penny

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Books and Brews: A New Chapter in Downtown Crockett

Books and Brews: A New Chapter in Downtown Crockett

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Features

Texas Music Front and Center as Asleep at the Wheel Comes to Crockett Friday

Texas Music Front and Center as Asleep at the Wheel Comes to Crockett Friday

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025

Is Substack The Future of Media?

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Your Spring Scent

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

The Rebirth of the Photobooth

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

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Houston County News 04/26/2026

Houston County News 04/26/2026

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

Getting to Know Frank Robinson — A Life Forged in Crockett Blues

Getting to Know Frank Robinson — A Life Forged in Crockett Blues

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Sheriff’s Office Stays Busy In March Despite Staffing Challenges

Sheriff’s Office Stays Busy In March Despite Staffing Challenges

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Houston County Constable Turns Himself In On Official Oppression Charge

Houston County Constable Turns Himself In On Official Oppression Charge

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Recognized by DETCOG

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Recognized by DETCOG

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Ashby Runs for Texas Senate After Nichols Retirement

Ashby Runs for Texas Senate After Nichols Retirement

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025

Three Dead, Deputy Wounded in Leon County Murder-Suicide

Three Dead, Deputy Wounded in Leon County Murder-Suicide

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025

Dr. McCall Appointed to New Position by Governor Abbott

Dr. McCall Appointed to New Position by Governor Abbott

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

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