Labor Day has special significance to Brian Garcia, a banquet cook at Hilton Americas.  About a year ago, the 30-year-old had just started working at the swanky hotel on Lamar Street when he and more than 100 of his coworkers walked away from their jobs, marking the first hotel strike in Houston’s history. The workers […] The post Labor Unions Celebrate Recent Victories appeared first on Houston Press.

Labor Day Weekend in South Texas is bringing multiple festivals showcasing the best in Tejano and Conjunto music Continue reading…

Whitehouse will host a volleyball tournament Thursday and Saturday. Pool A (Court 1) is Brownsboro, Center and Whitehouse. Pool B (Court 2) is Lindale, North Lamar, New Diana and Tyler […]

Rockport moved from Stage 2 to Stage 1 restrictions effective immediately, allowing once-a-week outdoor watering on designated days.

Aransas County approved a nearly $2 million contract to improve six streets in Fulton, covering pavement and drainage upgrades funded by a mitigation grant.

Dale August Matte, 52, of Charles City, IA, and Rockport, TX, passed away on August 28, 2026. Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and no services will be held …

SATURDAY LONGVIEW: At the White Oak Tournament, the Lady Lobos fell to North Lamar (21-25, 26-24, 25-21) and defeated Tyler HEAT (25-17, 25-21) and Pine Tree (25-10, 25-14). Against North […]

Ragin' Cajuns fans can get tickets to the 2026 season opener against Lamar for as little as $15, including designated seating sections. Continue reading…

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Aiden McCown threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Davin Driskill, and Lamar defeated Abilene Christian 21-14 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night. McCown’s 5-yard scoring pass to Driskill gave the Cardinals a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. He then hit Blake Thomas for a … Continue reading Aiden McCown throws for 3 TDs and Lamar defeats Abilene Christian 21-14 in opener

The historic Fulton Mansion has survived eight major hurricanes, thanks in part to its unique construction.