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Fisher Wins Crockett Mayor Race in Runoff Election
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Fisher Wins Crockett Mayor Race in Runoff Election

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Dr. Ianthia Fisher, courtesy of the City of Crockett. CROCKETT, Texas (KETK) - Dr. Ianthia Fisher won her bid for re-election as the Mayor of Crockett on Saturday. Remarkable Woman Ianthia Fisher driving her community forward, giving credit to God Fisher won the election with 669 votes against her challenger Joni K. Clonts, who got 320 votes. Fisher and Clonts faced each other in the May 3 elections along with candidate Jessica James but n…See the Story
Crockett’s Angerstein Warns About Water Well Project - The Messenger News
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Crockett’s Angerstein Warns About Water Well Project - The Messenger News

Pictured is Crockett City Administrator John Angerstein John Angerstein, City of Crockett Administrator Special to The Messenger CROCKETT –   I am issuing this public statement to voice the City’s strong opposition to the groundwater production permit application submitted by Redtown Ranch Holdings LLC in Anderson County, which seeks to drill 21 high-capacity groundwater wells... The post Crockett’s Angerstein Warns About Water Well Project appe…Read Article

Crockett Woman Arrested for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills Leading to a Man's Death

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Crockett, Texas (KETK) - A woman in Crockett has been arrested after allegedly selling counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl that led to a man's death. The Crockett Police Department said that they received reports of an unresponsive man on May 21 and went to the person's apartment on Sallas Street at around 11 p.m. Once on the scene, officers along with Houston County EMS discovered the individual had died, which was believed to be caused by a …Fentanyl · CrockettSee the Story

June “Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness” Month - The Messenger News

By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter HOUSTON COUNTY –    Houston County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 27 to set fireworks sales rules for Fourth of July, prepare large county trash pickup and show their support for elderly across the county.  Commissioners court first approved a number of new employees and transfers, mainly at the Sheriff’s Office,... The post June “Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness” Month appeared first on The Messenger News.Houston County, Texas · Houston CountyRead Article

Streetman Receives First Division at UIL State Solo and Ensemble - The Messenger News

Grapeland student Steven Streetman beams after his exceptional performance at UIL State Solo and Ensemble recently. Steven performed a four-page solo from memory and received the highest rating of a first division. The post Streetman Receives First Division at UIL State Solo and Ensemble appeared first on The Messenger News.Grapeland · GrapelandRead Article

Storms Rattle Houston County - No Significant Damage Reported - The Messenger News

By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter HOUSTON COUNTY – The double line of thunderstorms and high winds that hit the area Monday, May 26 left no “significant” damage, although there were reports of downed trees and plenty of power outages. The Memorial Day storms hit early in the morning, then again late that night. Houston County... The post Storms Rattle Houston County – No Significant Damage Reported appeared first on The Messenger News.Trees · Houston CountyRead Article

Driver Charged in Grapeland Hit and Run - The Messenger News

Special to The Messenger HOUSTON COUNTY –    The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a hit-and-run crash on Chestnut Street, at the intersection of South Market Street in Grapeland, that occurred Sunday, May 25, 2025. The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 8:32 a.m., a Dodge pickup towing a recreational vehicle... The post Driver Charged in Grapeland Hit and Run appeared first on The Messeng…Grapeland · GrapelandRead Article

Troy Lewis Pennington - The Messenger News

Troy Lewis Pennington, age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence in Grapeland. Troy was born on a cold and icy January 16, 1948 at home on Hayes Springs Cemetery Road to Wade Lewis Pennington and Edna Arvay (Cummings) Pennington. The weather was so bad that Wade had to fetch Dr.... The post Troy Lewis Pennington appeared first on The Messenger News.Grapeland · GrapelandRead Article

Crockett Council Approves New Business Zoning…Eventually… - The Messenger News

By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter CROCKETT – Crockett city council met Monday, May 19 to consider zoning changes for a gas station set to open along the city’s south side. In a time when few things seem to come easy for the council, the minor issue sent council members into another protracted debate about what... The post Crockett Council Approves New Business Zoning…Eventually… appeared first on The Messenger News.Crockett · CrockettRead Article

Pemberton Honored with Key to City in Moving Retirement Ceremony - The Messenger News

By Greg Ritchie Messenger Reporter CROCKETT –  The Crockett Civic Center was filled with applause, laughter, and a few tears Thursday, May 15, as community members gathered to honor William R. “Bill” Pemberton, the city’s longtime attorney, upon his retirement after more than three decades of service. Family, friends, city and county officials, and members... The post Pemberton Honored with Key to City in Moving Retirement Ceremony appeared firs…Crockett · CrockettRead Article

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