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Star-Courier Weekly newspaper serving Highlands, Crosby, Baytown, Mont Belvieu, Dayton, & other surrounding areas

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Following a spectacle created by Democrats abandoning their job in a last ditch effort...
08/21/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Following a spectacle created by Democrats abandoning their job in a last ditch effort to prevent passage of a new Congressional map, the governor has decided to call a second special session. Some questioned his ability to do so, but here is the law and the additional subjects for the legislature to consider including the new congressional map and relief for those affected by the severe floods in central Texas....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Following a spectacle created by Democrats abandoning their job in a last ditch effort to prevent passage of a new Congressional map, the governor has decided to c…

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Our company has three newspapers: North Channel Star, Northeast News, and the Star-Cou...
08/20/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Our company has three newspapers: North Channel Star, Northeast News, and the Star-Courier. We also have four websites and within those media assets, we cover 15 high schools for the football season! It's a tall task and to kick things off for this fall, here's the schedules for the 2025 fall season campaign. ALDINE…...

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Our company has three newspapers: North Channel Star, Northeast News, and the Star-Courier. We also have four websites and within those media assets, we cover 15 h…

From community reports After 37 years of service, SPARK School Park Program Executive Director Kathleen Ownby announces ...
08/20/2025

From community reports After 37 years of service, SPARK School Park Program Executive Director Kathleen Ownby announces her retirement, leaving a legacy of art-rich community parks and continuing partnerships, including Channelview ISD. Ownby, daughter of the late Council Member Eleanor Tinsley, began working with SPARK in 1988 when she volunteered in her mother’s office. Passionate about art and the growth of green spaces, Ownby established…...

From community reports After 37 years of service, SPARK School Park Program Executive Director Kathleen Ownby announces her retirement, leaving a legacy of art-rich community parks and continuing p…

How to get to the meeting room at San Jacinto College North on the second floor. By David Taylor / Managing Editor Equis...
08/15/2025

How to get to the meeting room at San Jacinto College North on the second floor. By David Taylor / Managing Editor Equistar Cheicals LP (LyondellBassell) has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an air quality permit to construct a new Ethylene Derivatives Unit at 8280 Sheldon Road, in Channelview and some residents aren’t happy about it....

How to get to the meeting room at San Jacinto College North on the second floor. By David Taylor / Managing Editor Equistar Cheicals LP (LyondellBassell) has applied to the Texas Commission on Envi…

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby Huffman Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) recently hosted its annual New Educator'...
08/09/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby Huffman Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) recently hosted its annual New Educator's Luncheon, celebrating the arrival of new teachers to the Huffman and Crosby school districts. The event, held at Crosby Church, brought together educators, chamber members, and community leaders to honor the dedication and commitment of those entering the teaching profession. Dr. Angeles Perez, interim superintendent at Huffman ISD, expressed her gratitude to the new educators for choosing to embark on their teaching careers in Huffman and Crosby....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby Huffman Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) recently hosted its annual New Educator’s Luncheon, celebrating the arrival of new teachers to the Huffman and …

OPINION By HC Pct. 2 Commissioner ADRIAN GARCIA In a recent media interview, Commissioner Garcia expressed opposition to...
08/08/2025

OPINION By HC Pct. 2 Commissioner ADRIAN GARCIA In a recent media interview, Commissioner Garcia expressed opposition to Judge Hidalgo’s Proposal for a 1 cent tax increase to pay for child care programs in Harris County. Harris County, TX — An interview this week with Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Garcia revealed why he will not be supporting Judge Lina Hidalgo’s proposed tax increase....

OPINION By HC Pct. 2 Commissioner ADRIAN GARCIA In a recent media interview, Commissioner Garcia expressed opposition to Judge Hidalgo’s Proposal for a 1 cent tax increase to pay for child care pro…

From The Texas Press Association Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting ...
08/07/2025

From The Texas Press Association Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the state to break the quorum and stymie a vote in that chamber. “This is not a decision we make lightly, but it is one we make with absolute moral clarity,” Wu said in a statement....

From The Texas Press Association Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the sta…

From community reports GALVESTON, Texas — The historic Battleship Texas now has an official home in Galveston after a le...
08/06/2025

From community reports GALVESTON, Texas — The historic Battleship Texas now has an official home in Galveston after a lease agreement was signed today for Pier 15, with the State of Texas and the Battleship Foundation funding the project to create a world-class museum. The lease makes official what had been previously announced that the battleship, which served in both World Wars, will be permanently moored at Pier 15 in Galveston within walking distance of the Strand....

From community reports GALVESTON, Texas — The historic Battleship Texas now has an official home in Galveston after a lease agreement was signed today for Pier 15, with the State of Texas and the B…

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby Historical Society is reaching out to the community in search of enthusiast...
08/06/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby Historical Society is reaching out to the community in search of enthusiastic volunteers to serve as docents at the Crosby Museum, inviting those with a love for history to help keep local stories alive for future generations. The museum, a cherished institution dedicated to preserving Crosby’s vibrant past, is currently in need of individuals willing to dedicate a few hours each week as guides and storytellers....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby Historical Society is reaching out to the community in search of enthusiastic volunteers to serve as docents at the Crosby Museum, inviting those with a…

By Colleen Deguzman / Texas Tribune The Texas House’s redistricting committee visited Houston on Saturday to hear out l...
08/01/2025

By Colleen Deguzman / Texas Tribune The Texas House’s redistricting committee visited Houston on Saturday to hear out local residents’ concerns on the state Legislature’s plans to consider redrawing nearly a handful of congressional districts in Texas — all of which are held by Black or Latino Democrats, three in the Houston area. But the testimony portion of the hearing, limited to five hours, had to wait while Democratic committee members spent the first hour grilling committee Chair Cody Vasut on why they were there in the first place....

By Colleen Deguzman / Texas Tribune The Texas House’s redistricting committee visited Houston on Saturday to hear out local residents’ concerns on the state Legislature’s plans to consider redrawi…

From community reports Harris County, TX — Thursday, July 17th, in a fireside chat, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garci...
07/30/2025

From community reports Harris County, TX — Thursday, July 17th, in a fireside chat, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia declared “the State of Precinct 2 is stronger than ever.” Held before a sold-out crowd at the Hyatt Regency in Baytown, Garcia took questions from community and business leaders about the accomplishments of the past year and his vision for the future of Precinct 2....

From community reports Harris County, TX — Thursday, July 17th, in a fireside chat, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia declared “the State of Precinct 2 is stronger than ever.” Held before a sol…

By David Taylor / Managing Editor In a significant stride towards enhancing air quality monitoring in Houston, Air Allia...
07/29/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor In a significant stride towards enhancing air quality monitoring in Houston, Air Alliance has launched an updated version of its air quality dashboard on their website. This innovative tool aims to provide real-time air quality data to residents, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and environment. Juan Flores, director of programs for Air Alliance Houston, shared insights into the dashboard's functionality and its impact on the community....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor In a significant stride towards enhancing air quality monitoring in Houston, Air Alliance has launched an updated version of its air quality dashboard on their web…

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