List of Cancellations, postponements in area
Note: this list is changing daily, check with your event prior to attendance. The containment of the Coronavirus has caused the following cancellations or postponements: EDUCATION: Aldine ISD, …
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COVID-19 Precautions to take
By Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Dear Friend, With 14 COVID-19 cases reported in the greater Houston area, including two in the City of Houston, and five in Harris County, …
Officials confirm more cases of coronavirus in Houston and Harris County
UPDATED – March 6, 2020 – Health Officials confirmed the second case of coronavirus in the City of Houston, making a total of 8 in Fort Bend, Houston …
Schools, colleges, businesses close due to water main break
By Gilbert Hoffman Aldine schools were closed last Friday, due to a water main break on the east side of Houston in a line that fed about half …
Year in Review 2019
Compiled from the files of the Northeast News JANUARY: Aldine Optimist Club donated bicycles to school district. Carol Alvarado was sworn in as new Texas Senator for District …
Newspaper publisher celebrates milestone birthday, memorable life
In 1994, Gilbert Hoffman and his wife Mei-ing bought the Highlands Star – Crosby Courier, fulfilling one of Gilbert’s lifelong dreams: to own a newspaper. This also marked …
TROPICAL STORM IMELDA FLOODING PARALYZES HOUSTON
20” of Rain in 24 hours; 1500 High Water Rescues By Gilbert Hoffman HARRIS COUNTY – Tropical Storm IMELDA never reached hurricane status, but it ended up doing …
State sues KMCO for air pollution
Deadly Fire At Crosby Chemical Plant Raises Legal And Safety Questions HARRIS COUNTY – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a petition against KMCO alleging violations of …