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12/12/2025

A bizarre case from Crockett Police Department, where it is still unclear why a Colorado woman led officers on a high-speed chase through Lovelady all the way to Trinity. CPD has released dash cam footage which we will preview on our Houston County News podcast this Sunday.

By Clayton Smith Crockett Police Chief CROCKETT –  Editor’s Note: Crockett Police Department Chief Clayton Smith issued this statement to The Messenger regarding a high-speed police pursuit from Crockett to Trinity this week. We print his statement in its entirety. All suspects are presumed inn...

12/11/2025

USE CAUTION -- Two-vehicle accident reported HWY 7 West near Private Road 6270. Authorities responding.

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12/07/2025

Last hours to vote this evening for your favorite businesses in Houston County! It's fast and free! Help show your neighbors some love by voting for your favorite business in our Readers' Choice poll, ending tonight!

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12/07/2025

In this week's edition of Houston County News:
We speak with John Angerstein about his new role in the city
Grapeland Noon Lions Club honors the Penningtons
Trent Ashby talks to us about property taxes and groundwater
And always a little more!
Thank you to our sponsors, Darling Ingredients and Houston County HOT tax!
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12/05/2025

USE CAUTION -- Rollover accident HWY 21, west of Crockett. Authorities responding.

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12/04/2025

Christmas on Main with free pictures with Santa until 7 pm tonight, downtown Grapeland

12/04/2025

It's not too late to vote in the 2025 Readers' Choice poll! You have until Sunday, Dec. 7 to cast your vote! Click on the link below and let your voice be heard!

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12/01/2025

UPDATE: Some users have reported they need a google account to take the survey. This should not happen, you should be able to vote with any email! We think we have this fixed now, but please let us know!

Have you voted in our Readers' Choice poll for best business in many categories? You still have time to vote! Click on the link below to cast your vote and show some love to your favorite local businesses! This is the only way to cast your vote, unfortunately we cannot count votes in comments or messages. Thank you for participating!

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11/30/2025

Something to enjoy while you munch on those leftovers and put up those ornaments!
In this week's edition of Houston County News:
Commissioners vote for a local groundwater district
Meet the kids and the teacher behind the Kennard culinary class
Turning Point USA now has a Houston County Chapter
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and stay warm as it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
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11/29/2025

ACCIDENT REPORTED -- US 287 North at Crockett 304 Loop. Authorities responding.

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11/27/2025

Our yearly Readers' Choice poll for 2025 is now open and accepting your responses! Who should win best restaurant, food truck, or fast food? Which mechanic, plumber, or electrician did the best job this year? Which specialty food outlet or grocery store impressed you the most? These and so many other categories await your response! Make sure and click on the link below to cast your vote and support your neighbors and our local businesses! The deadline for voting will be Sunday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. Thank you for participating and may the Best of the Best win!

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