Crosby News

A Crosby man died after his speeding van struck a tree in northeast Harris County, sheriff's deputies reported.

“Probably the BEST motorcycle road in Texas in terms of scenery AND quality. Not only do you get breathtaking views, but the curves and twisties are awesome! Hands down my favorite Texas road. (So far.)”

Texas Hill Country Ranch Roads 335, 336, and 337 have long been called the "100-mile loop" by motorcycle drivers. via The Big Apple

“It's hard to manage with that ceiling”

Voters in a half-dozen area school districts will head to the polls Saturday to decide whether to approve nearly $1.6 billion to build and repair schools in fast-growing communities. via Houston Chronicle

“There are new breakthroughs in treatments because of more and better research, and that is only possible because of the funding from organizations like the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation”

From a press release issued by Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation: The 16th annual Houston Ride for Kids broke all of its previous fundraising records yesterday, raising over $283,700 for the Pediatric Brain ... via Roadracing World

Q : In our office , a woman's 19-year-old daughter recently gave birth. A close friend of the woman sent a companywide e-mail announcing a baby shower and requesting donations from all the employees for the ... via The Modesto Bee

“The doctors are saying that his injuries are consistent with shaken baby”

A Crosby man remains in custody after he was charged with capital murder late Tuesday in the death of his infant son, who suffered fatal shaken baby-type injuries, authorities said. via Houston Chronicle

“There is a big mystery here, and none of the pieces fit.”

The night shift supervisor for All American Cab looked over a set of photographs showing a fellow driver who was found dead in his cab before dawn Nov. via Times Record News

“We felt like it was important for the jury to hear the whole story.”

A former executive director for the Sickle Cell Association of the Texas Gulf Coast was formally sentenced Tuesday after being convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from the nonprofit agency. via Houston Chronicle

Q. When a company visits our plant, is it proper to list all of the attendees separately or to just list the name of the company on the board in our entrance? Mary Miller, York, Pa. via Boston Globe

“I believe the voters will not only see the differences, but will be able to decide who of the two candidates represents them best in Austin based on those issues.”

Republican incumbent Joe Crabb held on to earn another shot at re-election in November; however, he was held to 7399 votes. via DosCentavos.net

Former state Rep. Al Edwards appeared poised Tuesday to reclaim his District 146 seat from incumbent Rep. via Houston Chronicle

A diverse crowd of close to 100 supporters, family members, and long-time friends enjoyed an evening with a Persian flair. via DosCentavos.net

“I urge Texans to exercise extreme caution as conditions remain favorable for the development of wildfires across the state”

Burn bans are already in place in these Texas counties. This disaster proclamation allows affected counties to be eligible for state assistance. via KCBD-TV Lubbock

“They didn't think that I would ever be here”

Welcome to Dallas, home of Kelly Clarkson, who has succeeded all over the place. via Television Without Pity

Ryan, Paula and Randy get blessed by their pimp angel. American Idol "Auditions #2: Dallas" Jan. via Houston Chronicle

A woman who said she was kidnapped and raped by a man driving a van earlier this week has recanted her story, a Lufkin police spokesman said. via The Lufkin Daily News

“The Republican-led Texas House has not served District 127 well--I will be the candidate for change. I will work hard to improve the way that the people's business is conducted in Austin”

' Joe A. Montemayor , a retired federal immigration Officer and small business owner in Crosby, announces his candidacy for State Representative District 127. via DosCentavos.net

Ronald and Beth Burt of Huntsville are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kristen Lee Burt, to Charlie Clyde Cream III, son of Pam and Boyd Fluellen of West Columbia, ... via The Huntsville Item

I knew something big would happen the very weekend I was out of town and Diane Trautman held another community meeting. via DosCentavos.net

Tommye Holland had some bad luck recently when a prison parolee who apparently was hallucinating crashed through a window at her home in Crosby. via Houston Chronicle