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Crosby Fair & Rodeo Marks 80 Years of TraditionEvent Runs May 29 Through June 6 By Gerardo Hernandez CROSBY TX— For 80 y...
06/01/2026

Crosby Fair & Rodeo Marks 80 Years of Tradition

Event Runs May 29 Through June 6 By Gerardo Hernandez CROSBY TX— For 80 years, families and rodeo fans have gathered in Crosby to celebrate a tradition rooted in Texas heritage, agriculture and hometown pride, and organizers say the 2026 Crosby Fair & Rodeo could be one of the most memorable events in decades. The annual celebration returns this week with a packed schedule featuring rodeo competition, carnival rides, a barbecue cook-off, youth livestock events and several nights of live music aimed at bringing together longtime fairgoers and a new generation of fans....

Event Runs May 29 Through June 6 By Gerardo Hernandez CROSBY TX— For 80 years, families and rodeo fans have gathered in Crosby to celebrate a tradition rooted in Texas heritage, agriculture and hom…

Good Stuff!Community donates 1000 Stuffed Animals To First Responders as Comfort companions HIGHLANDS — In the spirit of...
05/21/2026

Good Stuff!

Community donates 1000 Stuffed Animals To First Responders as Comfort companions HIGHLANDS — In the spirit of spring and community kindness, the San Jacinto Community Center in Highlands gave local first responders something special to keep on hand for children facing frightening emergencies: stuffed animals meant to comfort them in moments of trauma. The center’s inaugural “Stuffed With Care” drive collected more than 1,000 stuffed animals, which were distributed to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office District 3, Precinct 3 Constable Sherman Eagleton’s office, and the Highlands Fire Department, including ambulances serving the area....

Community donates 1000 Stuffed Animals To First Responders as Comfort companions HIGHLANDS — In the spirit of spring and community kindness, the San Jacinto Community Center in Highlands gave local…

Rotary awards $40,500 in Scholarships22 students from area schools receive 2026 awards HIGHLANDS – The Rotary Club held ...
05/20/2026

Rotary awards $40,500 in Scholarships

22 students from area schools receive 2026 awards HIGHLANDS – The Rotary Club held their annual Scholarship Banquet last Monday night, May 4th, and awarded 22 scholarships totalling $40,500. This amount was due to the support of the community at the yearly Chili Feast, and exceeded last year’s total of $39,500. The venue of the Highlands Community Center was festive and full with scholarship recipients, family and friends, and Rotarians and their families....

22 students from area schools receive 2026 awards HIGHLANDS – The Rotary Club held their annual Scholarship Banquet last Monday night, May 4th, and awarded 22 scholarships totalling $40,500. This a…

OUTAGE: CAER line temporarily offline this weekendBy David Taylor / Managing Editor EAST HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Communit...
05/02/2026

OUTAGE: CAER line temporarily offline this weekend

By David Taylor / Managing Editor EAST HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Community members who rely on the Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER) system should be aware of a planned outage that will temporarily take the CAER line and posts offline from 10 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, through 3 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026. The planned maintenance is being conducted by the Health and Safety Council, which oversees the CAER software, to improve system reliability....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor EAST HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Community members who rely on the Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER) system should be aware of a planned outage that will te…

NS Rotary’s 51st crawfish boil and catfish fry reels in big sales, steady crowdsBy David Taylor / Managing editor CLOVER...
05/01/2026

NS Rotary’s 51st crawfish boil and catfish fry reels in big sales, steady crowds

By David Taylor / Managing editor CLOVERLEAF — The smell of seasoned crawfish and hot oil drifted across the North Shore Rotary Pavilion last Saturday as volunteers in aprons moved in practiced rhythms: trays out, tickets torn, raffle stubs collected, silent-auction sheets checked and rechecked. For the public, it’s a single-day tradition — a plate of catfish or crawfish, a chance at a raffle prize and a few hours visiting with neighbors....

By David Taylor / Managing editor CLOVERLEAF — The smell of seasoned crawfish and hot oil drifted across the North Shore Rotary Pavilion last Saturday as volunteers in aprons moved in practiced rhy…

Old 300 DAR honors local leaders, students at annual community awards programBy David Taylor / Managing editor CROSBY — ...
04/30/2026

Old 300 DAR honors local leaders, students at annual community awards program

By David Taylor / Managing editor CROSBY — The Old Three Hundred Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its third annual Awards Program on April 18 at the American Legion Hall in Crosby, recognizing residents, educators, students, and local organizations for contributions to historic preservation, education, patriotism, and service. “This event is about celebrating the people who quietly do the work that strengthens our community,” said Laura Richard, regent of the chapter during the program, noting that the annual ceremony is designed to spotlight efforts that preserve local history while investing in the next generation....

By David Taylor / Managing editor CROSBY — The Old Three Hundred Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its third annual Awards Program on April 18 at the Ameri…

FDA warns risks of using TRUE METRIX blood glucose monitoring systemApril 28, 2026 BULLETIN The FDA identified the Febru...
04/29/2026

FDA warns risks of using TRUE METRIX blood glucose monitoring system

April 28, 2026 BULLETIN The FDA identified the February 2026 recall for TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers and health care providers of risks involved with the use of TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems by Trividia Health. Trividia Health has issued a recall that affects all TRUE METRIX, TRUE METRIX AIR, and TRUE METRIX GO Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Systems and TRUE METRIX PRO Professional Monitoring Blood Glucose System, including cobranded products sold under store or distribution partner names (collectively referred to as TRUE METRIX in this communication)....

April 28, 2026 BULLETIN The FDA identified the February 2026 recall for TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. The U.S. Food and Drug Adm…

Abbott visits Crosby to promote Texas Jobs Council, tour IUOE training centerBy David Taylor / Managing Editor CROSBY — ...
04/24/2026

Abbott visits Crosby to promote Texas Jobs Council, tour IUOE training center

By David Taylor / Managing Editor CROSBY — Gov. Greg Abbott visited Crosby Thursday to spotlight the new Texas Jobs Council and tour the International Training & Education Center, the flagship facility of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) that trains operating and stationary engineers from across North America. “The training and skills learned by workers like those behind me are helping ensure Texas has the best workforce in the nation,” Abbott said....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor CROSBY — Gov. Greg Abbott visited Crosby Thursday to spotlight the new Texas Jobs Council and tour the International Training & Education Center, the flagship …

Tees ‘N Tails tournament nets about $14,000 for Crosby-Huffman ChamberBy David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby-Huffm...
04/23/2026

Tees ‘N Tails tournament nets about $14,000 for Crosby-Huffman Chamber

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby-Huffman Chamber of Commerce’s Tees ‘N Tails Golf Tournament returned to Stonebridge at Newport with a larger field than last year and a strong showing of community support, drawing about 84 golfers across 21 teams and raising critical operating funds for the nonprofit organization. Chamber leaders called the 34th annual event a success, noting smooth logistics and favorable weather throughout the day....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The Crosby-Huffman Chamber of Commerce’s Tees ‘N Tails Golf Tournament returned to Stonebridge at Newport with a larger field than last year and a strong showing o…

San Jacinto reenactment draws crowds, highlights Texas’ fight for independenceBy David Taylor / Managing Editor LA PORTE...
04/23/2026

San Jacinto reenactment draws crowds, highlights Texas’ fight for independence

By David Taylor / Managing Editor LA PORTE — Musket fire cracked across the grounds near the San Jacinto Monument on Saturday as cannons boomed and reenactors surged through drifting smoke, shouting “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember La Bahía!” Thousands of visitors watched the annual Battle of San Jacinto reenactment, a two-day event presented by the San Jacinto Museum and the Texas Historical Commission to mark the decisive clash that helped secure Texas’ independence....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor LA PORTE — Musket fire cracked across the grounds near the San Jacinto Monument on Saturday as cannons boomed and reenactors surged through drifting smoke, shoutin…

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