This Week's Headlines

Local hero Charles Jordan dies at 76

Highway 3 roadwork underway

Pct. 2 joins multi-agency Operation Washout

Drugs, guns seized during raid

Pct. 2 sergeant injured in beltway crash

SoHo recognizes ’71 alumnus

HFD 70 gets new ambulance

Man arrested for dumping

Responders honor 9/11 anniversary

Local water mains break

Galveston sets sail with inaugural Pirate Festival to debut Sept. 19–21

Lariaette of the Week, Sept. 10

Beta Academy board of directors honors 2025–2026 teachers

Dobie names 2026 HoCo court

Thompson begins new athletic season

Longhorns turn attention to Texans after loss to Pearland

JFD boys’ cross-country wins at La Porte; locals to host Dobie Stampede Sept. 17

Cowboys tackle La Marque Chargers

18-6A varsity football title chase could be wide open

Bears win Athlete of the Week accolades

Beverly Hills 8B football off to solid start

JFD volleyball hunts victories


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