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07/18/2024

1. Individual Assistance Now Available through FEMA FEMA is now accepting applications for federal assistance for residents who are uninsured or underinsured to seek help with funding to repair or replace homes, temporary housing, access to low-interest loans and other programs. Applications should be submitted online at disasterassistance.gov Chambers County is working with TDEM to request that a Disaster Recovery Center be established in Chambers County where residents can go in-person to submit applications for aid....

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1. Individual Assistance Now Available through FEMA FEMA is now accepting applications for federal assistance for residents who are uninsured or underinsured to seek help with funding to repair or …

07/18/2024

Hello East Harris County and Crosby ISD families, Happy birthday to Crosby ISD! Our beloved school district turned 105 years old last month. The Second Special Session of the 36th Texas Legislature created Crosby ISD on June 27, 1919, and Governor William P. Hobby signed the district’s creation into law. There were only four graduates three years later in the Class of 1922....

Hello East Harris County and Crosby ISD families, Happy birthday to Crosby ISD! Our beloved school district turned 105 years old last month. The Second Special Session of the 36th Texas Legislature…

07/18/2024

Power outages, Fallen Trees bring the community to a halt for days Harris County and Southeast Texas were dealt a surprise last week, when Hurricane Beryl turned northerly and swept through the Houston area. The result was widespread power outages, flooded streets, fallen trees blocking streets and power lines. The community and their activities came to a stop, and with a slow response from Centerpoint Energy, the lack of power and services lasted for most of the week....

Power outages, Fallen Trees bring the community to a halt for days Harris County and Southeast Texas were dealt a surprise last week, when Hurricane Beryl turned northerly and swept through the Hou…

07/18/2024

WASHINGTON — FEMA disaster assistance is now available to Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties for individuals and families who suffered damage related to Hurricane Beryl from July 5-9. If anyone suffered damages and does not live in one of the declared counties, we ask to please document the damages, contact their insurance company and their local officials....

WASHINGTON — FEMA disaster assistance is now available to Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wh…

07/10/2024

Delay Due to Hurricane Beryl

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06/27/2024

PIE: Partners In Education By Denise Smith Rotary Club of Highlands The Rotary Club of Highlands and Highlands Elementary School are celebrating 16th years as partners in education. Highlands truly appreciates all that the Highlands Rotary Club does to support both students and staff throughout the school year. They are small in number but mighty in ability to support the Hawks!...

PIE: Partners In Education By Denise Smith Rotary Club of Highlands The Rotary Club of Highlands and Highlands Elementary School are celebrating 16th years as partners in education. Highlands truly…

06/27/2024

HOUSTON–A 37 year-old local man has entered a guilty plea to three counts of sending threatening communications through interstate commerce, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Joshua Guadalupe Magana admitted to sending bomb threats on multiple occasions to the White House, FBI and other organizations over the course of several years. Law enforcement had previously warned him that making such threats is a crime and could subject him to imprisonment....

HOUSTON–A 37 year-old local man has entered a guilty plea to three counts of sending threatening communications through interstate commerce, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Joshua Guada…

06/27/2024

For more than a decade, project graduation parents, seniors, and volunteers have been managing the Top Dog Fireworks Warehouse in Atascocita at 4725 Atascocita Road as a fundraiser. Each year, students volunteer to work at the warehouse where they gain business acumen and split the profits with Top Dog for running the store. It’s been a profitable adventure and a fun time for parents and students....

For more than a decade, project graduation parents, seniors, and volunteers have been managing the Top Dog Fireworks Warehouse in Atascocita at 4725 Atascocita Road as a fundraiser. Each year, stud…

06/20/2024

Hello East Harris County and Crosby ISD families, I wanted to take some time to update our communities on the first-year implementation of our hybrid academic calendar. A s many of you know, the 2023-24 school year was the first year for us to launch the new initiative blending traditional five-day instruction with four-day instructional weeks between September and April....

Hello East Harris County and Crosby ISD families, I wanted to take some time to update our communities on the first-year implementation of our hybrid academic calendar. As many of you know, the 202…

06/20/2024

GoodSAM Aims to Save Lives with Technology and Volunteer CPR program By David Taylor Managing Editor Advances in technology are exploding in the medical industry and with it comes advanced life-saving measures that increase outcomes for patients. At the Crosby-Huffman Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Roland Hobbs, director of North Channel EMS, explained a new program that’s sweeping the country and brings with it the technology and hope to save lives....

GoodSAM Aims to Save Lives with Technology and Volunteer CPR program By David Taylor Managing Editor Advances in technology are exploding in the medical industry and with it comes advanced life-sav…

06/20/2024

CROSBY – A 14 year old teen girl and her 38 year old father were missing after swimming last Saturday evening in the San Jacinto River near the Xtreme Off-Road Park and Beach at old Beaumont Highway. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said that they received a call of the missing swimmers about 7:00 pm Saturday evening, and dispatched rescuers to 1927 Gulf Pump Road....

CROSBY – A 14 year old teen girl and her 38 year old father were missing after swimming last Saturday evening in the San Jacinto River near the Xtreme Off-Road Park and Beach at old Beaumont Highwa…

06/20/2024

At last week’s Council meeting, Mont Belvieu recognized several employees for their exceptional service to our community! First, we recognized our Permit Tech Specialist, Tessei Reynolds, for going above and beyond in her work helping our residents and contractors navigate through the permitting and application process. Next, we recognized several of our Paramedics and volunteer firefighters for their dedication to our residents during the April 29th storm....

At last week’s Council meeting, Mont Belvieu recognized several employees for their exceptional service to our community! First, we recognized our Permit Tech Specialist, Tessei Reynolds, for going…

06/13/2024

By David Taylor Managing Editor Tucked between the professional rodeo events and the final concert at the Crosby Fair and Rodeo last Saturday night was another celebration that Crosby is still in the fight against cancer. President Beth King and members of Bras For A Cause presented checks to local organizations who continue to fight against cancer in the Crosby area community to the tune of $120,000....

By David Taylor Managing Editor Tucked between the professional rodeo events and the final concert at the Crosby Fair and Rodeo last Saturday night was another celebration that Crosby is still in t…

06/13/2024

HIGHLANDS – The Rotary Club of Highlands held their annual Installation of new Officers and Board members last Friday night. The new president for 2024-25 is local realtor GayLynn Prescott Milliorn. Outgoing president Denise Smith thanked the club and her board chairs for a successful year. Denise reviewed the highlights of her year in remarks to the club. She recounted community service projects that the club completed, such as support and involvement with the Senior Citizens program at the Community Center, Partners in Education at the Elementary School, donation of an Outdoor Classroom in honor of Rotarian Betty Brewer, Share Your Christmas, Haiti water project, Scholarships for 18 students in the amount of $37,000, two Interact club sponsorships at local high schools, Washer Tournament that raised $12,500 for Rotary International annual fund and $1200 for Polio Plus, 9 Paul Harris Fellows....

HIGHLANDS – The Rotary Club of Highlands held their annual Installation of new Officers and Board members last Friday night. The new president for 2024-25 is local realtor GayLynn Prescott Milliorn…

06/13/2024

All Photos by Michele Eaglin CROSBY – A flurry of bidding at the Crosby Fair and Rodeo last Thursday night began setting the pace for another outstanding auction for Crosby students ending with an approximate $450,000 haul. There were 122 entries for eager bidders to select from and after the dust had cleared, it was a good night for Crosby....

All Photos by Michele Eaglin CROSBY – A flurry of bidding at the Crosby Fair and Rodeo last Thursday night began setting the pace for another outstanding auction for Crosby students ending with an …

06/06/2024

Carnival, Cook-off, Lil’ Cowpokes, Livestock Auction, Professional Rodeo, 4 nights of Entertainers Story and Photos By David Taylor Managing Editor CROSBY – Siren’s blaring, horns honking, tractors roaring, and cheerleaders cheering. The Crosby Fair and Rodeo had a noisy kick off last Saturday morning as the community got a gentle reminder that this is still a farming community with deep roots....

Carnival, Cook-off, Lil’ Cowpokes, Livestock Auction, Professional Rodeo, 4 nights of Entertainers Story and Photos By David Taylor Managing Editor CROSBY – Siren’s blaring, horns honking, tractors…

06/06/2024

Dedicated in Memory of Betty Brewer Story by Highlands Elementary Hawks HIGHLANDS – Monday, May 20 was a very special day. Our were honored with a donation of an outdoor classroom by the Rotary Club of Highlands in Honor of Betty Brewer, and today we had the dedication ceremony. Betty Brewer was an active member in the Highlands Rotary, Highlands Community, and Highlands Elementary....

Dedicated in Memory of Betty Brewer Story by Highlands Elementary Hawks HIGHLANDS – Monday, May 20 was a very special day. Our were honored with a donation of an outdoor classroom by the …

06/06/2024

Turner Chevrolet Crosby is partnering with Highlands Little League. Turner Chevrolet Crosby has joined forces with the Chevrolet Youth Baseball & Softball program to provide new equipment, a monetary donation, invitations to a free instructional clinic and an opportunity for community members to earn donations for their league via a test drive fundraiser. “Playing baseball and softball helps kids develop skills like leadership, cooperation, and sportsmanship while bringing families and communities together to show their support....

Turner Chevrolet Crosby is partnering with Highlands Little League. Turner Chevrolet Crosby has joined forces with the Chevrolet Youth Baseball & Softball program to provide new equipment, a mo…

05/30/2024

Dayton High School marked commencement exercises on Friday, May 24, at the Montagne Center, located on the esteemed campus of Lamar University in Beaumont. Valedictorian David Coll Leon delivered a valedictorian speech that encapsulated the collective journey of the graduating class of 2024. He reflected on the challenges and triumphs of their high school careers, emphasizing their resilience in the face of adversity....

Dayton High School marked commencement exercises on Friday, May 24, at the Montagne Center, located on the esteemed campus of Lamar University in Beaumont. Valedictorian David Coll Leon delivered a…

05/30/2024

Community ready for biggest, best Annual Event For 78 years, fans looking for a good ole time and a place to return to their country roots turn out for the Crosby Fair and Rodeo. This year will be the best in recent years, with a lineup that will excite young and old with rodeo competition, a fair with lots of rides, a barbecue cook off, and great musical entertainment to dance the night away....

Community ready for biggest, best Annual Event For 78 years, fans looking for a good ole time and a place to return to their country roots turn out for the Crosby Fair and Rodeo. This year will be …

05/30/2024

A stillness fell over the 80 acres at 11011 Crosby Lynchburg Road in Highlands on Monday morning as the mournful sounds of Taps was bugled remembering war dead at the Sterling-White Funeral Home and Cemetery. The bugle call is a signal for “lights out” at United States military installations around the world and performed at patriotic ceremonies and military funerals. On this occasion of Memorial Day, the 24-note strain of music, maybe the saddest ever played, signaled the end-of-life remembrance for 50 veterans who entered their eternal rest since last year....

A stillness fell over the 80 acres at 11011 Crosby Lynchburg Road in Highlands on Monday morning as the mournful sounds of Taps was bugled remembering war dead at the Sterling-White Funeral Home an…

05/23/2024

By David Taylor Managing editor By David Taylor Cleanup is still ongoing across much of the Texas Gulf Coast including east Harris County after the area was struck by an unexpected band of thunderstorms that created straight-line winds of 70 to 100 mph. The thunder storms rolled across the Houston/ Harris County area late last Thursday afternoon and early evening catching many off guard....

By David Taylor Managing Editor Cleanup is still ongoing across much of the Texas Gulf Coast including east Harris County after the area was struck by an unexpected band of thunderstorms that creat…

05/23/2024

Hello East Harris County and Crosby ISD families, It’s graduation season in Crosby ISD! Congratulations to the Crosby High School Class of 2024! The commencement ceremony is set for Friday, May 31 at 7:30pm at Cougar Stadium. We will celebrate our 400+ high school graduates. 43 of our graduates have already gone through a college commencement ceremony to receive an Associate’s Degree or Industry Certification!...

Hello East Harris County and Crosby ISD families, It’s graduation season in Crosby ISD! Congratulations to the Crosby High School Class of 2024! The commencement ceremony is set for Friday, May 31 …

05/23/2024

Highlands Horizons awards Scholarships

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05/23/2024

7 Dead, 900,000 without power HARRIS COUNTY – An powerful storm, with high winds to 100 mph and heavy rain, struck the area Thursday night, catching many residents by surprise. Damage was widespread, including fallen trees, downed power lines, and snarled traffic. Centerpoint Energy reported over 900,000 customers without power a few hours after the storm hit, but had reduced this number to about 700,000 by Friday....

7 Dead, 900,000 without power HARRIS COUNTY – An powerful storm, with high winds to 100 mph and heavy rain, struck the area Thursday night, catching many residents by surprise. Damage was widesprea…

05/21/2024

CROSBY – Automobile fans from all over the area are are looking forward to next Saturday, May 4th when Turner Chevrolet on the Crosby Freeway hosts their Annual Car Show and 10th Anniversary Celebration. The show will be at the dealership, and runs from 10am to 3pm. Turner General Manager David Mendez says they expect over 300 cars and vehicles of all types, making it a great event for car fans....

CROSBY – Automobile fans from all over the area are are looking forward to next Saturday, May 4th when Turner Chevrolet on the Crosby Freeway hosts their Annual Car Show and 10th Anniversary Celebr…

05/16/2024

Liberty County Bridge in Romayor over Trinity River closed: Alternates are SH105 or Interstate I-10

05/16/2024

By David Taylor Managing Editor The sweet sounds of singing wafted across the cemetery as Sadie Chamberlain strummed her guitar and sang songs to remember mothers who have passed, and honor those living and still influencing our lives. The stillness and quiet of Sterling-White cemetery on Mother’s Day was the perfect backdrop for the Hofius Middle School choir teacher and soprano in Klein ISD to lend her talents for the annual Mother’s Day remembrance hosted by the funeral home and cemetery staff....

By David Taylor Managing Editor The sweet sounds of singing wafted across the cemetery as Sadie Chamberlain strummed her guitar and sang songs to remember mothers who have passed, and honor those l…

05/16/2024

22 students from area schools receive 2024 awards HIGHLANDS – The Rotary Club held their annual Scholarship Banquet last Monday night, May 6th, and awarded 22 scholarships totalling $41,000. This exceeded the totals for the last few years, an accomplishment for the club and the community which supports the yearly Chili Feast. 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 2024 awards HIGHLANDS – The Rotary Club held their annual Scholarship Banquet last Monday night, May 6th, and awarded 22 scholarships totalling $41,000. This e…

05/16/2024

While flooding was going on around the Houston area, nothing could stop the much-anticipated Turner Chevrolet Car Show. For eight years, only skipping during the pandemic, the show has attracted muscle and antique cars and trucks from all over the Gulf Coast including an entry from Marshall, Texas this weekend. The event is more than a competition—it’s family. Many of the entrants and competitors are friends and covet the time they spend for the weekend here in Crosby....

While flooding was going on around the Houston area, nothing could stop the much-anticipated Turner Chevrolet Car Show. For eight years, only skipping during the pandemic, the show has attracted mu…