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Messenger Wins Big In State Newspaper Awards
HOUSTON COUNTY – The Messenger newspaper, Houston County Living magazine and Nicol Publishing as a group brought home top prizes at the annual Texas Press Association (TPA) Conference and Awards Ceremony, Saturday June 22 in College Station. The awards are a way to recognize outstanding work by local newspapers,...
Deadline for DETCOG housing assistance applications approaching
Assistance is available for these counties: Angelina, Houston, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Hardin, and Jasper. Even though the deadline falls on a Sunday, they are asking if you at least send an email before Monday July 1, they can reach out to you. They can also be reached at 936-238-7771.
Juneteenth Celebrated in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY – The light rain which started before the traditional Juneteenth parade through downtown Crockett didn’t last long and didn’t affect the enthusiasm of the many participants in the parade or the people who gathered to watch. The 38th annual Juneteenth celebration has grown to include many parts, from the parade and festival in the park, to the Women of Wisdom honors and the beloved beauty pageant.
New Details Emerge in Capital Murder Case
HOUSTON COUNTY – As reported recently in The Messenger, Houston County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was able to quickly apprehend a suspect, alleged to have a connection to the recent disappearance and murder of Crockett resident Patrick Jerome White, Sr. The arrest report was released, giving new and shocking details behind the crime and the suspect involved.
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