This Week's Headlines

Early voting to begin Oct. 19, run through Oct. 30

Wings Over Houston returns to Ellington

County building named for Flickinger

County offers free breast exams

San Jacinto joins Google AI team

Community celebrates NNO 2026

CBHS Speech and Debate team takes home big win

Thompson announces students of the month

Thompson celebrates custodial personnel

South Belt community celebrates 2026 National Night Out

JFD football to host Dawson Eagles

Dobie cross-country enters 19-6A championships on a roll

JFD celebrates another team tennis playoff berth

District 18-6A football race will provide stellar final month

Bears honor top student-athletes

JFD varsity girls’ golf wins at Aldine

Stuchbery honors its PPK champs

CCISD athletics welcomes 2026 class


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