By Max Roemer Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO), more commonly referred to as “red flag” laws are a topic of concern and debate sweeping the nation after two mass shootings occurred within 24 hours. Twenty-two people were murdered at a Walmart in El Paso and nine were murdered in Dayton, Ohio the weekend of August […]
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TWIA Adopts 0% Rate Increase for 2020
This week at their monthly board meeting in Galveston, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) adopted a motion to keep rates at their current level by filing a 0% rate increase with the Texas Department of Insurance. An unexpected move for the board after a tie vote, the decision to forgo any rate increase comes […]
Continue readingLezak Named Teacher of the Year Region 5
By Gloria Roemer It was a Monday morning surprise when Justin Lezak joined his fellow teachers in the library for a back to school breakfast provided by the Winnie Stowell Lions Club. As he was visiting with other teachers, East Chambers Junior High Principal LouAnn Rainey, along with Justin’s wife Halee and sons Park and […]
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Winnie Welcomes Sweet Pups
By Gloria Roemer Glenna and Robert Tucker of Vidor have a passion for dogs. “Every dog deserves a good life,” said Glenna. “Our goal is to take dogs that have been abandoned or rescued and turn them into healthy dogs that are ready to be adopted.” Sweet Pups, located on the south I-10 feeder road […]
Continue readingOrbit Visits Winnie’s Whataburger
By Sharisa Nelson The Houston Astros’ green alien mascot, Orbit, visited Astro Fans and Whataburger customers on Saturday, August 10th. Families could win Houston Astro tickets, signed baseballs, bobble heads, and a year of Whataburger food. Despite the heat, over 60 fans came out to the event.
Continue readingFirst Baptist Church of Winnie Back to School Bash
By Sharisa Nelson On Saturday, August 10th, the First Baptist Church of Winnie hosted its First Annual Back to School Bash. Families of the community were invited to enjoy a fun filled day of activities. There were water slides, archery, Frigid Frog Snow Cones, lunch, and music. All families were given school supplies for each […]
Continue readingTBCD Auditor Quit/Directors Amend Budget Questions Still Loom over Financial Stability
By Gloria Roemer Longtime Trinity Bay Conservation District (TBCD) auditor Lee Ann Brents, partner of Swaim, Brents & Associates unexpectedly resigned as TBCD’s auditor effective immediately at the board meeting held on July 10th. As a result, TBCD held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd, to approve soliciting Requests for Proposal for auditing services. […]
Continue readingCommissioners Court recognized R.J. and Ray Hendrichson
Commissioners Court recognized R.J. and Ray Hendrichson on their retirement from the American Red Cross for their outstanding service to the community as volunteers since 2005.The Hendrichsonsserved as shelter managers in 39 shelters across the country.Front row left to right:District Clerk Patti Henry, R.J. and Ray Hendrichson,and County Judge Jimmy SylviaBack row left to right:Commissioners […]
Continue readingCommissioners Court Highlights/Budget Hearings Part IV
By Gloria Roemer Tuesday, July 23rd, was an eventful day for Chambers County Commissioners Court. In regular business, the Court recognized the service of R.J. and Ray Hendrichson for their years of volunteering with the American Red Cross. District Clerk Patti Henry was recognized for being selected District Clerk of the Year, and the Chambers […]
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