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8 hrs ago | East Texas News

Drug dealer sentenced to 75-years

CROCKETT A Houston County jury sentenced a Crockett drug dealer to 75-years in prison on Monday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Crockett, TX, Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Fri Dec 04, 2009

East Texas News

Tax Abatement Approved

The Houston County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved a five-year tax abatement agreement for a proposed new hotel to be built on Loop 304 south.. A similar agreement was approved by the Crockett City Council last week.

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Related Topix: Crockett, TX, Austonio, TX, Belott, TX, Porter Springs, TX, Weches, TX

Wed Dec 02, 2009

East Texas News

City to reactivate old water well

The city of Crockett will begin the process to reactivate the old water well located on the hill in front of the Houston County Sheriff's Office jail following a unanimous approval by city fathers during their regular meeting held on Monday night, Nov.

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Related Topix: Crockett, TX

Mon Nov 30, 2009

Austin American Statesman

New TYC ombudsman Evans indicted

The newly appointed ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission has been indicted on a felony criminal charge for allegedly smuggling a weapon into an East Texas lockup for teen-aged lawbreakers, officials confirmed at midday.

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Related Topix: Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, Crockett, TX

Sat Nov 28, 2009

East Texas News

Latexo ISD purchases marquee

The Latexo Independent School District Trustees met in a regular meeting on Thursday Nov.

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Related Topix: Latexo, TX

Thu Nov 26, 2009

East Texas News

Military honored in special ceremony

In a very touching and solemn ceremony, Veterans Day was observed at the Brailsford-English American Legion Post 134 in Crockett.

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Related Topix: Crockett, TX, Fort Hood, TX

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Palestine Herald-Press

Fifth gang rape suspect arrested

Authorities say they have arrested a fifth suspect in the alleged gang rape of a 27-year-old Palestine woman earlier this year.

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Related Topix: Palestine, TX, Anderson County, TX, Crockett, TX

Sun Nov 22, 2009

East Texas News

Plans for hotel resurface

Plans for the construction of a hotel on property located on Loop 304 in front of the Crockett Civic Center have resurfaced in recent days.

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Related Topix: Crockett, TX, College Station, TX, Bryan Metro

Thu Nov 12, 2009

East Texas News

TxDMV opens doors Monday, local services remain the same

Texas vehicle owners, motor carrier operators and vehicle dealerships began doing business with a new state agency Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on Monday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Texas Government, Texas, Millican, TX, Dallas Metro

Tue Nov 10, 2009

East Texas News

Failure to recycle will result in notice

During the regular meeting of Crockett City Council on Monday, Nov. 2, City Administrator Ron Duncan said the city was going to crack down on residents that failed to properly recycle.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

East Texas News

Voters speak their minds on constitutional amendments

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

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Related Topix: Kennard, TX, Grapeland, TX, Crockett, TX, Lovelady, TX, Weches, TX

Thu Nov 05, 2009

East Texas News

Commissioners table consideration of property

The Houston County Commissioners Court took action on several matters during a meeting held Monday morning, Oct.

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Related Topix: Crockett, TX

Tue Nov 03, 2009

East Texas News

Plans underway for spectacular holiday season

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

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Related Topix: Crockett, TX, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Grapeland, TX

Sun Nov 01, 2009

East Texas News

LISD Teachera a Shock of a lifetimea

LISD Teacher"Shock of a lifetime" On Friday, Sept 18, 44 year old Rhonda Gardner, went to school like every other day.

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Related Topix: Lovelady, TX

Fri Oct 30, 2009

East Texas News

Building on a legacy

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

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Related Topix: Grapeland, TX

Wed Oct 28, 2009

East Texas News

Election nears, early voting has begun

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

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Related Topix: Crockett, TX, Grapeland, TX

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Palestine Herald-Press

Bit and Spur Show set for November

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.

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Related Topix: Grapeland, TX

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Palestine Herald-Press

Crockett man remains in jail on burglary charge

A 20-year-old Crockett man remains in the Anderson County Jail after being arrested earlier this month for burglarizing a building in the southern part of the county.

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Related Topix: Crockett, TX

Sun Oct 18, 2009

East Texas News

Houston County Accepts Grant Funds

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.

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Related Topix: Crockett, TX, Lovelady, TX, Grapeland, TX, Kennard, TX, Latexo, TX

Sun Oct 11, 2009

East Texas News

Drought plan reviewed by city

Crockett city fathers reviewed a proposed drought contingency plan that Mayor Pro-tem Bill Holcomb and City Administrator Ron Duncan had edited following concerns presented at the previous meeting regarding some of the wording contained in the document.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Crockett, TX

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