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Summer Groholski at UH
Former Sandiette Standing Out In College Ranks
Chris Boothe
Monday, May 14th, 2012
Messenger Sports
HOUSTON – After dominating the ranks in class 1A over the last two seasons, Grapeland’s Summer Groholski has made the transition to the college game this year. As a highly touted signee, Groholski has stepped in from the very beginning and delivered in a big way.
Lovelady Lions Baseball Playoffs 2012
Shupak’s Blast Leads Lions Past Tigers
Chris Boothe
Monday, May 14th, 2012
Messenger Sports
Elks Cruise Past Warren In Game One
Chris Boothe
Monday, May 14th, 2012
Messenger Sports
HUNTINGTON – On the arm of senior hurler Cam Reeves the Elkhart Elks proved to be too much for the Warren Warriors, winning game one of their Area Finals series 7-0. Reeves allowed just one hit, an infield single, and struck out nine as the Elks cruised to the series opening win.
Handsborough Signing
Handsborough Signs With South Plains
Chris Boothe
Monday, May 14th, 2012
Messenger Sports
Driskell Signing
Driskell Inks To Play At LeTourneau
Chris Boothe
Monday, May 14th, 2012
Messenger Sports
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Lee China Inn
Wrong Parking Spot
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Lee China Inn owner Robert Lee explains to Crockett PD officials how a car came to be sitting in the middle of his restaurant late Saturday evening.

Local Election Results A Mixed Bag
Will Johnson
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

HOUSTON COUNTY - The election season is now officially underway as area school districts. municipalities and political subdivisions held elections on Saturday, May 12.

S.H.A.R.E. Launching New Program In County
Will Johnson
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

HOUSTON COUNTY - The S.H.A.R.E. (Serving Humanity Assistance Relief Encouragement) program of Houston County is partnering with the county’s public and private school districts to launch a program to provide basic school supplies to those students who may need a helping hand.

Relay For Life On Track For Friday
Will Johnson
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

HOUSTON COUNTY - Houston County residents can help race to find a cure for a deadly disease this weekend during the county’s annual Relay for Life event. 

Those championing this cause will take to the track at 6 p.m. Friday, May 18, seeking to raise awareness and funding in the ongoing battle against cancer. The event begins with the Survivors Lap. This is a lap “when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer,” Relay Co-Chair Natascha McFadden said.

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Houston County 175th Birthday Planning Enters Home Stretch
Will Johnson
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

HOUSTON COUNTY - “Down the stretch they come!!” With a nod to the recently held Kentucky Derby, the planning committee for the 175th birthday of Houston County is now in the home stretch of preparations for the birthday celebration.

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Chamber, Organizers Seek Funds For 175th Celebration
Sarah Pegues
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

GRAPELAND - The Grapeland Chamber of Commerce heard an update on Houston County’s upcoming birthday celebration during its May luncheon on Thursday, May 10. 

Event organizer Ansel Bradshaw updated chamber members on plans set the county’s 175th birthday celebration, which will be observed throughout the county from May 26-June 12. 

Ho Co Heroes - Andrea Brown
Honoring Houston County Heroes
Will Johnson
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Editor’s Note: This is the 10th in a multi-part series spotlighting Houston County’s veterans. As part of Houston County’s upcoming 175th anniversary celebration, local veterans are being honored through the “Cost of Freedom Tribute” featuring the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, this series and other exhibits.

City Opts To Freeze Taxes For Seniors, Disabled
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

By Diane Goode

Messenger Contributor 

GRAPELAND - Some Grapeland residents will be getting a break on their property taxes, thanks to their city council members.

The Grapeland City Council voted to “freeze” city property taxes at the 2012 levels for senior citizens ages 65 and older, and disabled citizens. The decision was made at Tuesday’s regular council meeting, following a presentation by Katherine Keith, head of Houston County Appraisal District (HCAD). 

Commissioners Court Considers Dog Ordinance
Will Johnson
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

HOUSTON COUNTY - During the Houston County Commissioners’ Court meeting held on May 8, Precinct Two Commissioner Willie Kitchen addressed an issue brought to him by a concerned constituent.

“I received a call from a resident in Precinct Two that had complained about a dog that had been on his property,” Kitchen said. 

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Plane Crash 1
Plane Crashes Near Houston County Lake
Will Johnson
Friday, May 18th, 2012
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Meet Your Candidates
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Please vote for me, David E. Cervantes, for Houston County district attorney in the 2012 Republican Primary.  I will do the job of district attorney openly, honorably, fairly and see that justice is done.

I am the proud father of three children, and I‘m married to Cassie Cervantes. I am an honorably discharged Marine Corps Sergeant having been meritoriously promoted twice. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Texas Tech University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Utah.

Meet Your Candidates
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Let me introduce myself. I am Erin Ford, Republican Candidate for Houston County Judge. I decided to enter this race in December, 2011, because like a lot of us, I am concerned about the economy in Houston County. Our condition is no different than other counties in Texas, but I am prepared to work to develop goals and solutions that will produce a prosperous and positive environment for our county. But, first, I would like to give you a brief background on myself.

Lions Club Rodeo 2012
And Sometimes The Bull Wins
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Dewhurst Campaign Makes Stop In Crockett
Will Johnson
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

CROCKETT - The primaries for county, state and federal political office are just around the corner and politicians are campaigning here, there and everywhere. 

Friends and family members are getting into the political act as well. Tuesday, May 8, the city of Crockett welcomed a U.S. Senatorial campaign to town as Tricia Dewhurst, wife of Senatorial candidate David Dewhurst, stopped by the Moosehead Café to campaign for her husband in the Republican primary to be held on May 29.

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Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Calls On Educators With Houston County Roots To Enable Legacy
Staff Reports
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

“In addressing our current fiscal and economic woes, we neglect a key ingredient of our nation’s economic future – the human capital produced by our K-12 school system.

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