Grapeland News

Dear Heloise: I have two precious doggies, which are my babies. My concern is that toads like to visit my yard, and this really worries me.

A 28-year-old Grapeland man was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday night, including assaulting a peace officer, after he allegedly stole $200 from another individual at a roadside park.

Voters in Houston County let the Legislature know just how they felt about the 11 propositions that appeared on the Tuesday, Nov.

Click on the photo gallery on the homepage of the Herald-Press Web site to view photos from the Grapeland at Cayuga game.

The holiday season in Houston County this year promises to be spectacular as plans are underway for several events.

Dust off your hats, shine your boots and strap on your spurs for the Second Annual Houston County Western Antique Bit and Spur Show, which will be held Nov.

If you are looking for a recipe for success in building a legacy, a Grapeland family has certainly set a sterling example.

Early voting in the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 3 election began on Monday, Oct. 19 with 12 voters casting their ballots.

U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced today that a 66-year-old Grapeland, Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas.

A former Palestine ISD substitute teacher pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to a child pornography charge.

A 66-year-old East Texas man pleads guilty to child pornography. Robert Carl Sampson of Grapeland was a substitute teacher for Palestine ISD.

History surrounds Elkhart's Joe Chaffin. The World War II veteran and former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps has seen much of the world and has left his imprint on a lot of it.

The Houston County Commissioners Court authorized the acceptance of grant funds to be used for energy conservation measures and road improvements during its regular session held on Tuesday, Oct.

The Texas Historical Commission recently designated The Davis Cemetery, Grapeland, submitted by M.Z. Shaver, and Evergreen Cemetery, Lovelady, submitted by Marty Cash, as Historic Texas Cemeteries.

According to local health officials as of press time Friday morning, Oct. 2, there were no confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in Houston County.

A Sunday night, Sept. 20 crash on Hwy. 19 in Latexo claimed the life of 21-year-old Crockett resident Kevin McDaniels.

Area anglers will get the chance to help Wal-Mart help the Children's Miracle Network Saturday at Houston County Lake.

Two men and a woman were charged with possession of a controlled substance following a Sunday night raid on a Grapeland residence.

On Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, my friend Larry Patterson called me at home in Arlington, Texas, asking me to meet him the following Sunday at the lease in Grapeland to hunt for a week.

Crockett Police Department Officer Craig Osaw responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Fourth and Fannin streets on Friday afternoon.