North Channel Star

10/16/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The conviction of Sarah Jean Hartsfield for the murder of her fifth husband, Joseph Hartsfield, has brought to light a chilling pattern of violence and manipulation spanning decades. On October 8, 2025, a Chambers County jury found Hartsfield, 50, guilty of murder for the 2023 insulin overdose death of her husband, concluding a complex investigation that has shocked the community and prompted authorities to revisit several past cases....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor The conviction of Sarah Jean Hartsfield for the murder of her fifth husband, Joseph Hartsfield, has brought to light a chilling pattern of violence and manipulatio…

10/15/2025

LAST WEEK’S SCORES Thursday, Oct. 9 C. E. King 42, Summer Creek 28 Friday, Oct. 10 Houston Waltrip 44, Galena Park 37 North Shore 76, Goose Creek Memorial 15 Saturday, Oct. 11 Kingwood 61, Channelview 21 THIS WEEK’S GAMES Friday, Oct. 17 C. E. King vs. Humble at 7 p.m., at Panther Stadium Channelview vs. North Shore at 7 p.m., at Ray Maddry Stadium Galena Park vs. Houston Sharpstown at 7 p.m., at Galena Park ISD Stadium

LAST WEEK’S SCORES Thursday, Oct. 9 C. E. King 42, Summer Creek 28   Friday, Oct. 10 Houston Waltrip 44, Galena Park 37 North Shore 76, Goose Creek Memorial 15   Saturday, Oct. 11 Kingwoo…

10/15/2025

North Channel celebrates National Night Out

10/10/2025

LAST WEEK’S SCORES Thursday, Oct. 2 Galena Park 34, Spring Woods 14 Friday, Oct. 3 C. E. King 70, Goose Creek Memorial 20 North Shore 71, Humble Kingwood 7 Humble 32, Channelview 21 THIS WEEK’S GAMES Thursday, Oct. 9 C. E. King at Summer Creek at 7 p.m., at Turner Stadium in Humble Friday, Oct. 10 Galena Park at Houston Waltrip at 7 p.m., at Delmar Stadium…...

LAST WEEK’S SCORES Thursday, Oct. 2 Galena Park 34, Spring Woods 14   Friday, Oct. 3 C. E. King 70, Goose Creek Memorial 20 North Shore 71, Humble Kingwood 7 Humble 32, Channelview 21   T…

10/07/2025

Channelview business leader, educator joins growing GOP field By David Taylor / Managing Editor The race for Texas’s newly redrawn 9th Congressional District has become even more competitive as Dan Mims, a lifelong Texan, businessman, and community leader, officially launches his campaign. Mims joins the contest alongside State Representative Briscoe Cain and Alexandra del Moral Mealer, expanding the Republican field for this key congressional seat....

Channelview business leader, educator joins growing GOP field By David Taylor / Managing Editor The race for Texas’s newly redrawn 9th Congressional District has become even more competitive as Dan…

10/02/2025

From community reports Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters ordering the cities of La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean, and Whitesboro to halt potentially illegal property tax increases that might have been adopted in violation of a recently enacted Texas law. “I have grave concerns that municipalities across Texas have blatantly violated the law in an attempt to crank up people’s property taxes,” said Attorney General Paxton....

From community reports Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters ordering the cities of La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean, and Whitesboro to halt potentially illegal property tax increases that might …

10/02/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor As the nation prepares for the annual National Night Out, several NNO events are planned locally for area residents to participate in. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor   As the nation prepares for the annual National Night Out, several NNO events are planned locally for area residents to participate in. National Night Out is…

09/23/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Following the tragic assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, social media has been flooded with both positive and negative comments. Some negative commenters have shown glee in Kirk's death, violating their contractual agreements with their employers. These comments have angered Kirk supporters, including Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, who has called for the firing of those responsible....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Following the tragic assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, social media has been flooded with both positive and negative comments. Some ne…

09/22/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor In a significant victory for the residents of East Harris County, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the cleanup plan for the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site. This decision comes after years of delays and persistent advocacy from the community, led by the Texas Health and Environment Alliance (THEA). The EPA's ruling imposes over 40 additional conditions on the companies responsible for the toxic waste, International Paper Company and Waste Management subsidiary McGinnes Industrial Maintenance Corporation....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor In a significant victory for the residents of East Harris County, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the cleanup plan for the San Jacinto River…

09/22/2025

LAST WEEK’S SCORES Thursday, Sep. 18 Houston Sterling 34, Galena Park 31 Friday, Sept. 19 C. E. King, BYE WEEK Channelview, BYE WEEK North Shore, BYE WEEK THIS WEEK’S GAMES Thursday, Sept. 25 North Shore at Humble at 7 p.m., at Turner Stadium in Humble Friday, Sept. 26 C. E. King vs. Atascocita at 7 p.m., at Panther Stadium Channelview at Summer Creek at 7 p.m., at Turner Stadium in Humble Galena Park at Houston Milby at 7 p.m., at Barnett Stadium

LAST WEEK’S SCORES Thursday, Sep. 18 Houston Sterling 34, Galena Park 31   Friday, Sept. 19 C. E. King, BYE WEEK Channelview, BYE WEEK North Shore, BYE WEEK   THIS WEEK’S GAMES Thursday, …

09/16/2025

The progressive Democrat’s upset win at the age of 27 established her as a rising star. But her ascent was stunted in recent years amid clashes with fellow Democrats and unwavering GOP scrutiny. By Alejandro Serranom, The Texas Tribune Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, a progressive Democrat whose surprise election gave her party control of county government for the first time in decades and established her as a rising star, said she will not seek reelection after an eight-year tenure as top executive of Texas’ largest county....

The progressive Democrat’s upset win at the age of 27 established her as a rising star. But her ascent was stunted in recent years amid clashes with fellow Democrats and unwavering GOP scrutiny. By…

09/12/2025

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Opportunities to be on the ground floor of a life-changing organization in the community don’t come around very often, but on September 20, the public has that chance. For more than 100 years, the Lions Club has been actively serving their communities in over 200 countries and geographic areas around the world. Joining the Lions links you to a world-wide mission to help all mankind including Crosby....

By David Taylor / Managing Editor Opportunities to be on the ground floor of a life-changing organization in the community don’t come around very often, but on September 20, the public has that cha…