Texas turns 190 today, marking the beginning of the 10-year countdown to the state’s bicentennial in 2036. On this day in 1836, Texas formally declared its independence. The milestone falls this year ...

Kendal “Ken” James Speck, 78, of Spring Branch, Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Ken was born and raised in Seymour, Texas, where he developed his passion for rodeo at an early ...

Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Lois Annette Carver, left this world to be with the Lord on Feb. 25, 2026, in Conroe, Texas. She was born on April 15, 1937, in Navasota, Texas, and throughout ...

James Michael “Mike” Wilson was born on May 18, 1961, in Dayton, Texas, and passed away on February 24, 2026, in Cleveland, Texas, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was ...

Carolyn Jo Love graciously departed this life on Feb. 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on Jan. 11, 1946, in Evadale, Texas. She lived a life deeply rooted in love, ...

Kelly Elizabeth Marmon was born Aug. 18, 1964, in Detroit, Mich., to parents, Denis Ellis and Dona Frost Ellis. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas, on Feb. 20, 2026, at the age of 61. Kelly worked as ...

At approximately 9:06 p.m. Sunday, March 2, a fatal crash occurred on the Grand Parkway (SH 99) near Community Drive.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2006 Lexus Q64 was traveling ...

The Dayton Whataburger, located at 204 Highway 146 South in Dayton, will host a special Houston Rockets-themed event on Saturday, March 7, from 5 to 6 p.m. The Rockets will bring a variety of ...

Lillian Marie Shannon Ruby, 77, passed away on Feb. 25, 2026, in Highlands. Born on Aug. 14, 1948, to Eugene Shannon and ...

Rhonda Faye Moody Ayers, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 27, 2026, in Tarkington. Rhonda was born on April 19, 1964, in Houston, to Rodney Bert Moody and Barbara Ann ...

The Liberty ISD Education Foundation has awarded more than $115,000 in Innovative Teaching Grants for the 2026 school year, marking a record-breaking year with 48 teacher grant applications and four ...

Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, along with the Conroe/Lake Conroe and Huntsville/Walker County Area Chambers of Commerce, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 25 to celebrate the opening of its new ...