Discounted dog vaccinations are being offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Chambers County Annex on Eagle Drive in Mont Belvieu through a cooperative effort of the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit and Sarah Matak, DVM, of the Winnie Veterinary Clinic. Cost is $7 for rabi…
Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne briefed Chambers County commissioners on the work his office did in his first year in office.
Chambers County commissioners agreed Tuesday to formally withdraw their request that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality hold a public meeting or contested case hearing in relation to a request by HPP Materials to build a concrete crusher on their property adjacent to Royal Purple …
A Houston man was charged with the murder of a Hankamer man in Chambers County Friday night. Larry Dewayne Brinkley, 56, is in the Chambers County Jail with bond set at $750,000, according to jail records. The murdered man was identified as Leslie Evan Larrison, 54, of Hankamer.
Fred Haise, who was lunar module pilot on the Apollo 13 mission, will speak at the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet Jan. 21.
Chambers County sheriff’s deputies seized 11 pounds of marijuana and a Glock pistol during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Jenkins Road Tuesday.
Fred Haise, who was lunar module pilot on the Apollo 13 mission, will speak at the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet Jan. 21.
Aqua Texas, which supplies water and sewer service to many Chambers County residents, reports its new wastewater plant near Baytown is nearly complete and will go online early 2014.
A 52-year-old Chambers County man died from the injuries of trying to build a larger firework from other fireworks, said Sheriff Brian Hawthorne.
Rose Bolt, right, representing the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, presents a check to Chambers County County Librarian, Valerie Jensen. The donated money will be used to purchase children’s books on ecology, estuaries, marshes and related topics. These subject areas of the collection con…
Chambers County Commissioners approved $137,250 for Phase III of the Chambers Recovery Team’s Nature Tourism Initiative Tuesday.
The state highway department will be closing alternating lanes on Interstate 10 through Chambers County for sign work between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Friday and again every day Dec. 9-13, weather permitting.
TxDOT will be closing alternating lanes on Interstate 10 through Chambers County for sign work between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Friday and again every day Dec. 9-13, weather permitting.
All polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today for Election Day. Unlike in early voting, voters must vote in their designated precinct location Tuesday.
An animal cruelty investigator for the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was killed Thursday in a head-on collision at the intersection of the westbound Interstate 10 service road and Jenkins Road in Chambers County.
Today is the last day for early voting for the Nov. 5 election.
Just 206 people voted in the first three days of early voting at the Baytown Community Center, according to a report from the Harris County Clerk’s Office.
Chambers County commissioners gave the go-ahead Tuesday to advertise for bids for building the next section of Kilgore Parkway, which will be a new east-west thoroughfare connecting Highway 146 in Baytown to Needlepoint Road, the Grand Parkway and ending at FM 3180. The road will roughly par…
Work is underway on a project to remove 16 abandoned vessels from Cedar Bayou after a cooperative effort involving volunteers, government agencies and the Galveston Bay Foundation.
Chambers County Sheriff’s Office and the Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Rape Aggression Defense class for area women today from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Service providers in the areas of criminal justice, juvenile justice and victim assistance are invited to attend a meeting of the Chambers County Community Planning Group at 1 p.m. today at in the second floor conference room of the Chambers County Courthouse in Anahuac.
Herminia “Minnie” Lopez organized several plastic bags on the table in front of her.
By Mark Fleming
Chambers County Commissioners gave the go-ahead to Johnson Controls to develop a proposal for efficiency improvements to county facilities.
The Chambers County Commissioners Court will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the courthouse, 404 Washington Ave., Anahuac.The agenda consists of routine reports and contracts. Items on the agenda include a sponsorship request from the West Chambers County Chamber.
Chambers County commissioners reached an agreement with the Chambers County Sheriff’s Association for a two-year contract that will bring pay for deputies and jailers closer to that of surrounding agencies, Judge Jimmy Sylvia said.
When the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform experienced a blowout in the Gulf of Mexico April 20, 2010, it brought with it both environmental and economic consequences.
Chambers County business owners who were in business in April, 2010, may be able to share in the settlement between the State of Texas and BP as a result of the Deepwater Horizon blowout.
A public meeting of the Cedar Bayou Watershed Partnership will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center in Baytown.
The strains that come with rapid growth were visible Tuesday as Chambers County Commissioners wrestled with how to provide emergency response services to the growing area southeast of the Highway 146-Interstate 10 intersection, the regulation of development in the area where its jurisdiction…
Chambers County Commissioners Court will continue discussions this morning with the Chambers County Sheriff’s Association regarding pay for deputies, and also discuss the provision of police, fire and emergency medical services in Municipal Utility District 1 – the area that includes the new…
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Lady Mustang Alaina Schaeffer smacked a three-run home run during a five-run third inning, leading Friendswood to a 7-3 win over Crosby in the opening game of a best-of-three Class 5A softball playoff series Thursday night in Friendswood.
With a five-run fourth inning and then six more runs in the bottom of the fifth, it was enough for the Crosby Lady Cougars to run-rule the Angleton Ladycats 11-1 in the Class 5A Region III area round matchup in front of a packed, loud and boisterous crowd.
Three local high school track runners — two from Barbers Hill ISD and one from Goose Creek CISD — are heading to state.
Goose Creek Memorial High School sophomore goalkeeper Layla Anaya and junior defenseman Gloria Martinez were named to the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches 2022 All Region team.
The season came to an end for both Barbers Hill reigning championship teams — the Barbers Hills Eagles boys baseball team and the Lady Eagles softball team — over the weekend.
One of my favorite attractions was the glass-bottom boat tours that took people upon the gin-clear San Marcos River.
ANGLETON — With the season on the line, Angleton would not let Saturday’s game get away.
A rough start led to a tough finish for Ball High’s baseball squad.
Anahuac had trouble keeping up with Central Heights in a 19-1 loss on Saturday, eliminating the Panthers from the playoffs.
PEARLAND — Friday's Region III-5A area playoff game had everything. There was a weather day, a blackout, a candle lighting ceremony, a controversial call and a walk-off win.
Alexis Stuart, aka 00, found out early that the best way to shut down the doubters is to strike ‘em out. And in her case, that means literally.
Al Dennis was at first a Gander but then went on to spend 15 years as a Ranger, coaching the football team in its first win ever over his old school.
What started out as a childhood pony ride at the local fair led to 13-year-old Jocalynn “Jocie” Pages galloping toward national horseback riding recognition last weekend.
Goose Creek CISD Athletic Director Lee Martinez described the district’s “Portrait of an Athlete” as someone with enthusiasm, competitiveness, accountability who is high school/college ready and has a heart for the community.
In the first round of the baseball playoffs, Anahuac watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in an 11-1 loss to Central Heights in Game 1 Friday in Jasper.
Lady Eagles vs. Lady Falcons
HOUSTON (AP) — Sure, it's early. But Justin Verlander's work this season in his return from Tommy John surgery is an encouraging sign that the two-time Cy Young Award winner can return to elite form after almost two years away from the game.
The Crosby High School softball team beat La Porte 2-1 Saturday to sweep the first round series against La Porte and become Bi-District champs. The Lady Cougars will face Angleton in the area round with the first of three games starting Friday at Crosby High School.
Several area track and field athletes qualified for the UIL State Track and Field Meet May 12-14 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Competitors had to finish first or second to automatically qualify for the state meet.
Baytown native Kevin Schweers will become the next athletic director for Baytown Christian Academy this summer.
Murry Burnham: 1929-2022.
HOUSTON — New Texans coach Lovie Smith recently said the team’s cornerback play last season simply wasn’t good enough.
The Barbers Hill varsity softball team pulled out a second win over Manvel in the second of two neutral playoff games.
The Barbers Hill Lady Eagles softball team hosted the Lady Mavericks from Manvel Wednesday night, defeating them 11-1 in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs.
Bitter rivals Warren Johnson and Scott Geoffrion staring each other down in the pre-stage beams for more than a minute in what would become known as “The Burnout.” On-the-way-up stars Scott Kalitta and Jeg Coughlin Jr. earning their first victories, setting them up for future multi-time worl…
The Houston Texans have a first-round draft pick for the first time since 2019, and thanks to the Deshaun Watson trade they have two selections in the opening round.
In the season’s final game, Sterling defeated Lee, 10-6, Tuesday at Sterling. The back-and-forth affair featured five lead changes between the crosstown rivals.
As the 2022 Texas high school track and field season progresses toward the state championships in May, numerous local track and field athletes posted regional-qualifying finishes at the area 21/22-5A Track and Field Championships at Barbers Hill High School.
The Barbers Hill Lady Eagles soccer team landed multiple players on the District 21-5A first team all-district list, including junior Jacie Meredith (24 goals on the year) who was named the district’s Most Valuable Player and senior Ashlynn Bolieu who was named Goalkeeper of the Year.
In the first all-female final round in NHRA Pro Stock history, Houston native Erica Enders closed out Houston Raceway Park in style, picking up the win in front of a sold-out crowd at her home track on Sunday at the 35th and final NHRA SpringNationals.
In the final regular season game, the Barbers Hill Lady Eagles ( 25-6 ) defeated Beaumont United 13-0 on Friday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout.
Goose Creek Memorial baseball defeated Texas City 7-4 on Friday.
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BAYTOWN, Texas – Four-time defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence closed out qualifying in style on Saturday at Houston Raceway Park, vaulting past Brittany Force to claim the No. 1 spot at the final NHRA SpringNationals.
The Ross S. Sterling High School boys track team had a great night Thursday, advancing two relay teams and three individuals to the Region 3-5A meet, which will be held April 29-30 at Turner Stadium in Humble.
A team of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series drivers from John Force Racing came out Friday to reminisce at the 35th annual NHRA SpringNationals, which is the final NHRA race at Houston Raceway Park.
It’s where Erica Enders grew up racing and after building years of memories, the four-time Pro Stock world champion will now try to close out Houston Raceway Park with a NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series victory.
J.R. Todd has been part of the Kalitta Motorsports fold since 2014, and although he can now be found behind the wheel of the DHL Toyota GR Supra, Todd actually got his start with the team in a Top Fuel dragster. Since that time, he’s claimed at least one win in all but one season with Team K…
The Robert E. Lee baseball team defeated the Brazos Cougars 10-7 Monday at Constellation Field in Sugar Land.
Baytown council has agreed to approve a $144,000 agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates to make parking improvements and add turf to the Wayne Gray Sports Complex.
Hailey Nutter didn’t allow a single run as Barbers Hill defeated Nederland 5-0 on Tuesday.
Undefeated in district play, it’s no surprise that Goose Creek Memorial’s boys soccer team led the way in area selections to the 2022 District 22-5A all-district team.
The significance of winning this week’s 35th annual NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park is not lost on Top Fuel point leader Steve Torrence, the just-turned-39-year-old Texan who this year is trying to become just the fourth driver in NHRA history to secure as many as five straight…
I was in Beaumont last week giving a talk to a ladies’ group. My gracious hosts were Bill and Kelly Munro. Bill is the grandson of “Uncle Josh” Munro, the man who introduced me to the tangles and treasures of the outdoors. Kelly and I were visiting over coffee when the conversation turned to…
The Texas Girls Coaches Association selects Academic All-State teams in all conferences in basketball. Athletes must be seniors with a grade point average of 94 or above for grades 9 through 11. Earning spots on the list are Barbers Hill basketball players Delaney Dunham, Shelby Edgar, Rache…
When John Force started running Funny Cars in the early 1970s, there were a lot of people — including probably himself — who thought he’d be lucky to get one national event win. They were right, as it took him 10 years of national event competition and nine runner-ups before he scored his fi…
Summer Marron didn’t allow a single run against Sterling, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Goose Creek Memorial to a 15-0 victory oveer Sterling on Thursday.
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