Category Archives: KSAM News
SHSU SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SECURES $750,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT FUTURE AG TEACHERS
Sam Houston State University has been awarded a four-year, $750,000 grant from United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to partner with Texas Tech Universit...
Larry Crippen Sep 23, 2024
HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL PASSES DRAINAGE FEES
Drainage, following major storms, has been a problem in Huntsville for quite some time. At the last session of the Huntsville City Council, councilmembers held a Second Reading to consider adoption of...
Larry Crippen Sep 23, 2024
UPDATE ON RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
The Montgomery County Courier reports that a number of new development projects are ready to bring more food options to the area as Montgomery County continues to grow. Firm partner Ryan Sweeney of BC...
Larry Crippen Sep 12, 2024
COMPTROLLER GLENN HEGAR DISTRIBUTES $1.1 BILLION IN MONTHLY SALES TAX REVENUE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 6.3 percent more than in...
Larry Crippen Sep 12, 2024
BEARKAT FAMILY WEEKEND
The SHSU Bearkat Family Weekend is ahead. Here's a sampling of what's going on. Check in is at the Lowman Student Center Room 114 from 9 AM to 4 PM today and 9 AM to 6 PM Friday. Tomorrow, Friday, inc...
Larry Crippen Sep 12, 2024
MONTGOMERY COUNTY APPROVES BUDGET AND TAX INCREASE
The Courier of Montgomery County reports that a tax rate increase for 2025 plus a $466 million budget has been approved by Montgomery County Commissioners. The budget includes more law enforcement per...
Larry Crippen Sep 11, 2024
UPDATE ON OPERATION LONE STAR
We'll take some time to update you on Operation Lone Star, which to some extent protects our city, as well. Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Gu...
Larry Crippen Sep 11, 2024
WALKER COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN TO HOST PROGRAM ON UNDERSTANDING THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE
On Monday, September 16th, the program topic for the meeting of Walker County Republican Women will be Understanding the Electoral College. It'll he held at the Walker County Education Center at 1402 ...
Larry Crippen Sep 11, 2024
COMMISSIONERS APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF VEST FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE CANINE
The Sheriff Offices canine will soon be wearing an added layer of protection for his work with officers. Chief Whitecotton informed commissioners at their session Monday. Commissioners thankful...
Larry Crippen Sep 11, 2024
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
The Courier of Montgomery County reports that following Hurricane Beryl, as officials have given the okay to new home developments to bring hundreds of homes to the area, new sales and construction of...
Larry Crippen Sep 10, 2024







