The Hometown Press

09/03/2026

Check out this week's Conversation with the Coach as we talk football with EC Athletic Director Russ Sutherland.

09/01/2026

Update on Tropical Depression per Chambers County

Chambers County continues to closely monitor Tropical Depression Five and its potential impacts to our area. We are currently operating at Level III – Increased Readiness, which allows us to maintain enhanced situational awareness and coordination while remaining prepared to respond if conditions warrant.
At this time, the Chambers County Emergency Operations Center has not been fully activated, and County offices are expected to open for normal operations tomorrow(Tuesday). Based on the current forecast, we do not believe additional protective actions are necessary at this time; however, County officials and departments remain prepared should the situation change.
Key messages from the 4:00 PM weather update include:
• Tropical storm conditions are expected along portions of the Upper Texas Coast beginning Tuesday. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Iberia Parish Line in Louisiana.
• Heavy rainfall is expected along the coast Tuesday and Wednesday. Flash flooding is possible, particularly in urban and flood-prone areas, and some river flooding may also occur.
• A Storm Surge Watch has been issued beginning at High Island, Texas.
Chambers County will continue monitoring forecast updates and coordinating internally throughout the event. Our current posture is one of readiness and preparedness rather than full activation, and we are positioned to increase our response should conditions warrant.
If there are any changes to County operations or the anticipated impacts to Chambers County, we will communicate those updates with our partners as quickly as possible.

08/29/2026

Bucs win 35-7 over the Jasper Bulldogs. Enjoy this video clip from late in the game.

08/28/2026

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

August 28, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Official Issue of Boil Water Rescind Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District.
The boil water notice that was issued on August 25, 2026 for all Trinity Bay Conservation District Customers on the west side of our District has been rescinded. On August 25, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the
Trinity Bay Conservation District - West, public water system ID # 0360030, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred
recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption
purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of August 28, 2026.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation District office at (409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, Water Superintendent – Manuel Mendoza at (409) 466-1086 or Chief Operator – Joseph Mouton at (409) 277-0967.

08/26/2026

Check out this week's Conversation with the Coach with EC Athletic Director Russ Sutherland.

08/26/2026

Official Issue of Boil Water Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District

A boil water notice has been issued for all Trinity Bay Conservation District Customers on the west side of our District.
Due to reduced distribution system pressure the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Trinity Bay Conservation District - West Public Water System ID # 0360030 to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands, face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and
persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that
rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have any questions regarding this matter you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation District office at (409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, Water Superintendent – Manuel Mendoza (409) 466-1086 or Chief Operator – Joseph Mouton (409) 277-0967.
TBCD will be collecting bacteriological samples from the affected area. The results of these samples will be sent to our office within 24 to 48 hours.

08/23/2026

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

August 22, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Official Issue of Boil Water Rescind Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District
The boil water notice that was issued on August 15, 2026 for all residents and businesses on the west side of our District from White Heron Road at FM 562 south to and including Smith Point has been rescinded.
On August 15, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Trinity Bay Conservation District - West, public water system ID # 0360030, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption
purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of August 22, 2026
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation District office at (409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, Water Superintendent – Manuel Mendoza (409) 466-1086 or Chief Operator – Joseph Mouton at (409) 277-0967.

08/19/2026

Chambers County Commissioner Pct 1 Jimmy Gore advised that as of today Chambers County is under a burn ban. Please no burning.

08/16/2026

Official Issue of Boil Water Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District


A boil water notice has been issued for all Trinity Bay Conservation District Customers on the west side of our District from White Heron Road at FM 562 south to and including Smith Point.



Due to reduced distribution system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Trinity Bay Conservation District - West Public Water System ID # 0360030 to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands, face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.



To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.



In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.



When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.



Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.



Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.



If you have any questions regarding this matter you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation District office at (409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, Water Superintendent – Manuel Mendoza (409) 466-1086 or Chief Operator – Joseph Mouton (409) 277-0967.



TBCD will be collecting bacteriological samples as soon as the repair is made from the affected area. The results of these samples will be sent to our office within 24 to 48 hours.

08/14/2026