November 2023

As a result of a narcotics investigation by the Westside (HIDTA) Narcotics Task Force, a search warrant resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of methamphetamine, MDMA, Xanax and cash.

The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, operated by the Texas Historical Commission, will host a fun day of history and learning activities this coming Saturday. Staff and volunteer living historians will demonstrate the trades, crafts and jobs performed by residents of the historic town during its heyday between 1823 and 1836. The programs will be ideal for history-lovers and families looking for engaging and hands-on activities to share with children.

The Bellville Brahmas continued their impressive run through the Division II Class 4A playoffs with a 61-7 pounding of Silsbee last Friday at the Spring Branch ISD Complex. Bellville now advances to take on Jasper, who upset Cuero last Friday 28-7, at Woodforest Bank Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

As the days grow shorter and cooler, pecan trees in Texas prepare for their annual debut. Leaves take on hues of amber and crimson, painting a breathtaking landscape that attracts visitors from near and far. Amidst this natural transformation, pecans reach peak maturity and are ready to break through their sturdy shells.

Texas is a proud private-property state. Ownership and stewardship of land are lauded, celebrated and written into our state’s storied history. But what if the government was taking your land and there was nothing you could do about it? What if you were threatened with having the prairie, cattle and wildlife that shape your environment and provide your livelihood taken away?

It’s important to have a good coffee cup.

The holiday season has officially started as many Texans gather around the table for Thanksgiving dinner. But for the families of the 1,246 people killed last year in Texas by drunk drivers, holiday seasons will never be the same.