Houston County News

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.