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Texas rings in 2026 with sweeping new lawsImmigration, AI, and property taxes lead new changes in Texas law By David Tay...
01/02/2026

Texas rings in 2026 with sweeping new laws

Immigration, AI, and property taxes lead new changes in Texas law By David Taylor / Managing Editor As the sun rose on January 1, 2026, Texans woke up to a slate of 33 new laws reshaping everything from immigration enforcement to artificial intelligence and property taxes. Passed during the 89th Legislative Session, these measures are poised to impact residents and businesses statewide....

Immigration, AI, and property taxes lead new changes in Texas law By David Taylor / Managing Editor As the sun rose on January 1, 2026, Texans woke up to a slate of 33 new laws reshaping everything…

Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber honors O’Brien, welcomes his successorBy David Taylor / Managing Editor The Highlands-Lynchb...
12/31/2025

Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber honors O’Brien, welcomes his successor

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas luncheon, bringing together community members for a festive celebration filled with music, gratitude, and a heartfelt leadership transition in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (GCC ISD). The event featured special musical performances by the Highlands Elementary choir, directed by Marsha Goodwin, and the Goose Creek Memorial High School varsity choir, led by Josh John-Louis....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas luncheon, bringing together community members for a festive celebration filled with music, …

Fireworks sales for holiday season okayed by countyBy David Taylor / Managing Editor With the burn ban lifted at Harris ...
12/29/2025

Fireworks sales for holiday season okayed by county

By David Taylor / Managing Editor With the burn ban lifted at Harris County Commissioner’s Court last week, fireworks stand operators are in the countdown to open by Saturday. “The burn ban was lifted, and the fireworks season will continue as normal,” said Brandi Dumas, spokesperson for the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office. For the last several months, the county has faced a terrible drought drying up vegetation, yards, and plants....

  By David Taylor / Managing Editor With the burn ban lifted at Harris County Commissioner’s Court last week, fireworks stand operators are in the countdown to open by Saturday. “The burn ban …

Santa stops by San Jacinto Community Center to visit childrenBy David Taylor / Managing Editor Despite a busy pre-Christ...
12/12/2025

Santa stops by San Jacinto Community Center to visit children

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Despite a busy pre-Christmas schedule that includes listening to as many children as possible for their Christmas wishes, Santa Claus stopped by for a few hours to visit the children of Highlands. The fourth annual Cookies and Photos with Santa at the San Jacinto Community Center since it was moved. “We used to host the event every year in the park by the railroad tracks....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Despite a busy pre-Christmas schedule that includes listening to as many children as possible for their Christmas wishes, Santa Claus stopped by for a few hours to…

American Legion’s Christmas Nutcracker Market brings holiday cheerBy David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby American ...
12/11/2025

American Legion’s Christmas Nutcracker Market brings holiday cheer

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby American Legion Hall was transformed into a festive marketplace this weekend as the community gathered for the first-ever Christmas Nutcracker Market. Organized by Melissa McBride, the event featured a vibrant array of local vendors, unique holiday gifts, and special activities designed to support both the Legion and local students. The market, which ran over two days, hosted approximately 55 to 60 booths, with a variety of vendors offering everything from handcrafted goods to gourmet treats....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby American Legion Hall was transformed into a festive marketplace this weekend as the community gathered for the first-ever Christmas Nutcracker Market. O…

Dr. Angeles Perez named lone finalist for Huffman ISD superintendentBy David Taylor / Managing Editor The Huffman ISD Bo...
12/05/2025

Dr. Angeles Perez named lone finalist for Huffman ISD superintendent

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Huffman ISD Board of Trustees has officially named Dr. Angeles Perez as the lone finalist to become the next superintendent of Huffman ISD. Perez has served the district for the past three years as Chief Officer of Academics and Student Services and, most recently, as Interim Superintendent. Board President Jared Dagley expressed strong confidence in the board’s decision, stating,...

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Huffman ISD Board of Trustees has officially named Dr. Angeles Perez as the lone finalist to become the next superintendent of Huffman ISD. Perez has served th…

Nurse practitioner discusses impact of healthcare on small businesses with chamberBy David Taylor / Managing Editor At t...
11/26/2025

Nurse practitioner discusses impact of healthcare on small businesses with chamber

By David Taylor / Managing Editor At the recent Crosby-Huffman Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Mike Roach, a seasoned nurse practitioner and small business owner, spoke passionately about the impact of healthcare on workforce productivity and business growth. Drawing from 17 years of experience in medicine, including trauma nursing and functional medicine—Roach shared insights tailored for fellow entrepreneurs. “On a day, if you’re missing because you’re sick, it’s about $1,700 per day....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor At the recent Crosby-Huffman Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Mike Roach, a seasoned nurse practitioner and small business owner, spoke passionately about the impact …

By David Taylor / Managing Editor On Snapshot Friday, Oct. 31, high schools across Texas began submitting their official...
11/12/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor On Snapshot Friday, Oct. 31, high schools across Texas began submitting their official enrollment figures, a crucial step in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) realignment and reclassification process for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons. Each school’s average daily attendance, reported by November 7, will determine its classification for the next two years, shaping the competitive landscape of Texas high school football....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor On Snapshot Friday, Oct. 31, high schools across Texas began submitting their official enrollment figures, a crucial step in the University Interscholastic League …

LAST WEEK’S SCORES Thursday, Oct. 30 Rosenberg Lamar Consolidated 35, Baytown Lee 11 Friday, Oct. 31 Barbers Hill, BYE C...
11/05/2025

LAST WEEK’S SCORES Thursday, Oct. 30 Rosenberg Lamar Consolidated 35, Baytown Lee 11 Friday, Oct. 31 Barbers Hill, BYE Crosby 49, New Caney Porter 14 Dayton 37, New Caney West Fork 31 Port Arthur Memorial 63, Baytown Sterling 13 Huffman Hargrave 35, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 28 Saturday, Nov. 1 Humble 43, Goose Creek Memorial 28 NEXT WEEK’S GAMES Thursday, Nov. 6…...

LAST WEEK’S SCORES Thursday, Oct. 30 Rosenberg Lamar Consolidated 35, Baytown Lee 11   Friday, Oct. 31 Barbers Hill, BYE Crosby 49, New Caney Porter 14 Dayton 37, New Caney West Fork 31 Port A…

With 98 percent of the vote counted, it appears that all 17 propositions on the ballot will pass. It's good news for man...
11/05/2025

With 98 percent of the vote counted, it appears that all 17 propositions on the ballot will pass. It's good news for many Texas voters, particularly for families who are dealing with dementia affecting a loved one. Here's the results thus far from the Secretary of State: Proposition 1 Creating an endowment for the Texas State Technical College Program to fix campus infrastructure, upgrade classroom equipment and expand its footprint across the state....

With 98 percent of the vote counted, it appears that all 17 propositions on the ballot will pass. It’s good news for many Texas voters, particularly for families who are dealing with dementia…

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Baytown residents are gearing up for a significant election on November 4, 2025, with ...
11/02/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Baytown residents are gearing up for a significant election on November 4, 2025, with city council seats and major infrastructure propositions on the ballot. Early voting runs from October 20 to October 31, offering voters ample opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Council Races: Who’s Running? This year, voters in Districts 1, 2, and 3 will select their representatives for the Baytown City Council....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Baytown residents are gearing up for a significant election on November 4, 2025, with city council seats and major infrastructure propositions on the ballot. Early…

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Baytown residents will head to the polls on November 4, 2025, to vote on a sweeping $1...
10/31/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Baytown residents will head to the polls on November 4, 2025, to vote on a sweeping $151 million bond package that could shape the city’s infrastructure and quality of life for years to come. The bond election, developed with input from a resident-led committee, features six separate propositions targeting roads, drainage, public safety, parks, and community facilities....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Baytown residents will head to the polls on November 4, 2025, to vote on a sweeping $151 million bond package that could shape the city’s infrastructure and qualit…

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