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01/13/2026

🏈**Weekend Sports Recap**🏈

🔥 HISTORY MADE IN HOUSTON! The Houston Texans delivered one of the biggest wins in franchise history last night, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–6 on Monday Night Football — and earning the FIRST road playoff victory in team history!

Houston not only punched their ticket to the Divisional Round, they also snapped Pittsburgh’s unbelievable 23-game home Monday Night Football winning streak, a run that dated all the way back to 1991.

🔥 Game Highlights:
• Final Score: Texans 30, Steelers 6
• Two defensive touchdowns
• Sheldon Rankins — fumble return TD
• Calen Bullock — 50-yard pick-six
• Marks: 112 rushing yards & a TD
• Christian Kirk: 144 yards & a TD
• Held Pittsburgh to just 175 total yards

Despite a few turnovers, Houston’s defense showed up in a massive way and controlled the game from start to finish.

🚨 Extra Notables:
• This loss tied Steelers coach Mike Tomlin for the longest postseason losing streak in NFL history (7 straight).
• Houston now advances to the Divisional Round vs. the New England Patriots. 🏆

01/12/2026

📜**Early Waller County Ordinances — Part 18**📜

In this next section of our historic city ordinances, we dive into how early leaders handled fines, labor, and public officials back in the late 1800s.

🔹 Hard Labor for Unpaid Fines
If someone refused to pay a fine, the Mayor could sentence them to hard labor on the streets at $1 per day until the debt was worked off.

🔹 Marshal’s Duties
The Marshal was responsible for supervising these individuals while they worked and releasing them once fines were repaid.

🔹 Marshal’s Pay
The Marshal earned $50 per month, plus official fees — a typical wage for small Texas towns at the time.

🔹 Bonds for Officials
To ensure honesty and proper conduct, both the Treasurer and the Marshal were required to post bonds:
• Treasurer — $1,000
• Marshal — $500

🔹 City Funds Oversight
The Treasurer could only release money for approved claims, and only with drafts signed by the Mayor.

More early-day ordinances coming soon as we continue exploring Waller County’s past!

01/09/2026

🎵**HOUSTON RODEO ENTERTAINER LINEUP ANNOUNCED!**🎵

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo has officially released its 2026 entertainer lineup, and this year is STACKED with some of the biggest names in country, pop, Latin, and rock! From Riley Green on Opening Day to Cody Johnson closing out the final Sunday, it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting rodeo seasons yet.

Here are just a few of the headliners fans can look forward to:

🤠 Riley Green
🎸 Chris Stapleton
🔥 J Balvin
🎤 Kelly Clarkson
🎶 Rascal Flatts
💃 Lizzo
🐐 Dwight Yoakam
🏜️ Koe Wetzel
🌾 Lainey Wilson
🇲🇽 Pepe Aguilar
🌟 Parker McCollum
👢 Tim McGraw
🤠 Cody Johnson

01/08/2026

⛅**Hockley Weekend Weather**⛅

Here’s your extended weekend forecast for Hockley — a warm start followed by a sharp cool-down and a mix of clouds, sunshine, and storms:

🌥️ Thursday: Cloudy — 78° | 69°
⛈️ Friday: 60% Storms — 78° | 55°
🌥️ Saturday: Cloudy — 57° | 42°
⛅ Sunday: Partly Sunny — 60° | 40°
🌤️ Monday: Mostly Sunny — 60° | 40°
⛅ Tuesday: Partly Sunny — 62° | 42°
🌤️ Wednesday: Mostly Sunny — 69° | 47°

A big temperature swing is on the way after Friday’s storms, with cooler and clearer weather settling in for the first half of next week. Enjoy the sunshine, Hockley!

01/07/2026

🎣**Attention Texas Anglers!**🎣

The Guadalupe River is getting a fresh stock of 1,200 rainbow trout on Wednesday, January 14th! 🐟

This annual stocking makes the Guadalupe one of the top winter trout-fishing destinations in the entire South — and a perfect day trip for local anglers looking for some fun on the water.

Whether you’re a seasoned fly fisher or just looking to enjoy a relaxing day riverside, now is the time to get your gear ready!

✔️ 1,200 Rainbow Trout Added
✔️ Stocking Date: January 14th
✔️ Guadalupe River — Texas Parks & Wildlife Program

01/06/2026

🚨**NEWS ALERT**🚨

🌱 Texas Ag Commissioner Warns Residents About ‘Mystery Seeds’ 🌱

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging residents across the Lone Star State to remain cautious after reports of unsolicited “mystery seed” packages arriving in mailboxes once again.

According to the Texas Department of Agriculture, these seed packets often arrive without explanation or return information. Officials warn that planting unknown seeds can pose serious risks to Texas agriculture, native plants, and the environment. Some seeds could carry invasive species, plant diseases, or harmful pests.

🚫 What to do if you receive mystery seeds:
• Do NOT open or plant them
• Keep the packaging sealed
• Contact the Texas Department of Agriculture or your local extension office for proper disposal guidance

01/05/2026

🏈**Weekend Sports Recap**🏈

🤟 Houston Texans. The Houston Texans closed out the regular season with a 38–30 win over the Indianapolis Colts, locking up a playoff berth and finishing the year strong.

Special teams played a huge role in the victory, as Ka’imi Fairbairn drilled six field goals, tying a Texans single-game record and accounting for 18 of Houston’s 38 points. Fairbairn’s leg proved to be the difference in a tight divisional matchup.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 169 yards and a touchdown before being rested in the second half, while the defense added a key fumble return touchdown to help seal the win.

With the victory, Houston finishes the regular season 12–5 and heads into the NFL Playoffs carrying momentum and confidence.

01/02/2026

⛅**Hockley Weekend Weather**⛅

Here’s a look at your upcoming extended forecast for Hockley, and it’s shaping up to be a beautiful stretch of weather! Plenty of sunshine with warm afternoons and cooler mornings ahead. 🌞

☀️ Friday: Sunny — 81° | 58°
☀️ Saturday: Sunny — 76° | 48°
☀️ Sunday: Sunny — 70° | 48°
⛅ Monday: Mostly Sunny — 75° | 60°
🌤️ Tuesday: Partly Sunny — 82° | 62°
⛅ Wednesday: Mostly Sunny — 81° | 64°

Expect clear skies through the weekend, making it perfect weather for outdoor plans, yard work, or just getting out and enjoying town. Warmer temperatures return early next week with a bit more cloud cover.

Enjoy the sunshine, Hockley! 😎

12/31/2025

📰**Hockley Herald – January 2026 Edition Is Here!**📰

The newest issue of the Hockley Herald is officially out, and we’re kicking off 2026 with stories that reflect tradition, heart, and life right here in our community. What’s inside the issue:

🍽️ New Year’s Day Foods: Where It Comes From — a look at the history behind the foods said to bring luck and prosperity.
💚 Organ Donation: A Gift That Saves Lives — a powerful and deeply personal feature on compassion, legacy, and hope.
🌦️ Talking Weather: A Farmer’s Almanac Look at 2026 in Waller County — what this year’s forecast could mean for local farms, gardens, and everyday life.

Thank you to our readers and advertisers for helping keep local journalism strong as we head into the new year!

📍 Pick up your copy at any local businesses around Waller and Hockley, or check your 📬 if you’re on one of our routes!

12/30/2025

📜**Waller County History Series — Pt 17**📜

🏛️ How Hempstead’s Early City Government Worked. This ordinance outlines the duties and pay of Hempstead’s early city officials and shows just how structured local government already was.

👨‍💼 Mayor’s Responsibilities. The Mayor was tasked with assessing taxes, keeping official tax records, and overseeing fines collected through Mayor’s Court. All money collected had to be turned into the city treasury with proper monthly reports.

👮 Marshal’s Duties. The Marshal collected taxes and fines, reported them to the Board of Aldermen, and ensured everything was properly recorded. Failure to report for two months in a row could result in removal from office.

📚 Why It Matters. Even in its early days, Hempstead emphasized accountability, record-keeping, and transparency — foundations that still shape local government today.

12/29/2025

🏈**Weekend Sports Recap**🏈

It was a quiet weekend for most of our local teams, but the Houston Texans gave fans plenty to be excited about in Week 17.

🤟 Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers Final Score: Texans 20 – Chargers 16. The Texans clinched a playoff berth for the third consecutive season thanks to a gritty, hard-fought road victory over the Chargers in Inglewood. They improved to 11–5 on the year and extended their winning streak to eight straight games.

📊 Key Stats & Highlights:
• C.J. Stroud threw for 244 yards and 2 early touchdown passes, including a 75-yard TD to Jayden Higgins and a 43-yard score to Jaylin Noel to give Houston a quick 14–0 advantage.
• Despite tossing two interceptions, Stroud’s big plays and poise helped spark the Texans’ offense.
• Houston’s defense recorded five sacks, forced key stops, and limited the Chargers to just 16 points.
• Missed kicks and late scoring chances hurt Los Angeles, and Houston was able to run out the clock to seal the win.

This victory not only secured Houston a playoff spot, but it also keeps them in the mix for an AFC South title as the regular season winds down.

With the postseason now set for Houston, fans have plenty to look forward to as the Texans chase deeper playoff success!

12/25/2025

🎄**Merry Christmas from the Hockley Herald!**🎄

From our family to yours, we want to wish everyone in Hockley, Waller County, and beyond a very Merry Christmas! This season is all about community, tradition, and coming together and we’re grateful to be part of such a special place to call home.

Thank you to our readers, local businesses, advertisers, and supporters who continue to make the Hockley Herald possible. We look forward to bringing you more local stories, history, and hometown news in the year ahead.

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