Staff Reports

 

LOVELADY - Lovelady will be the city of love this week, as the town hosts its 30th annual Lovefest celebrations today through Saturday evening.

 

LOVELADY - Get in a lovey-dovey mood for Valentine’s Day during Lovelady’s 30th annual Lovefest, Thursday, Feb. 9 and continue through Saturday, Feb. 11.

This year’s theme is ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

 

CROCKETT – Aaron Pennington pled guilty to all seven charges facing the former Grapeland City Councilman on Thursday, Jan. 26. Sentencing will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23. For complete details of Thursday’s court proceedings, check back with www.messenger-news.com, or see Sunday’s print edition of The Messenger.

 

CROCKETT- Just in time for what would be Lightnin’ Hopkins’ 100th birthday, soulful Blues singer and 2010 Grammy nominee Ruthie Foster will be in town to heat things up.

The year 2011 proved to be a hard-hitting news year for Houston County. The Grapeland Messenger staff reviewed and selected some of the most noted local news stories that occurred throughout last year. They are, in chronological order:

ELKHART - Members of Elkhart Independent School’s board met Monday night to name the district’s lone finalist for the open superintendent position.

HOUSTON COUNTY - Hunters or campers who’ve enjoy cooking or getting cozy next to an open fire can now breathe in the aromas, as area parks are lifting burn bans.

CROCKETT - Locals seeking weekend entertainment can head to the Camp Street Café this Friday, Dec. 2.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. for Austin singers, songwriters and guitar players Christine Albert and Chris Gage.

According to the duo’s website, the pair have been making music together for 12 years and have six duet albums recorded. Their style ranges from folk, rock, country, blues and bluegrass to French music.