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By Greg RitchieMessenger ReporterHOUSTON COUNTY –  Dr. Michael McLeod, of Texas Family Doctor in Crockett, volunteered to serve as the Family Physician of the Day for the Texas Legislature on Monday, April 7. McLeod had served in the role once before, on behalf of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP). McLeod traveled for the day to the state’s capital with his son Ori Hoffland to assist legislators with any health issues during the day’s session.

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By Greg RitchieMessenger ReporterHOUSTON COUNTY – The 2025 Houston County Fair and Youth Livestock Show (HCF) once again swept through the Porth Ag Arena and Crockett Civic Center, bringing with it the hard-working kids, the proud families, the buyers, the lookers – along with all the animals, projects, art and other projects we have come to expect from the yearly event.

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By Greg RitchieMessenger ReporterCROCKETT – Crockett City Council met Monday, April 7, with few items on the agenda, but a lot to discuss. The council dealt with budget issues for the many road projects which are nearing completion in the city, but the main topic of discussion was the terms of a renewal agreement with Live Oak Environmental, (formerly Piney Woods Sanitation) to help haul the city’s waste. Council members Darrell Jones and NaTrenia Hicks were absent.

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By Greg RitchieMessenger ReporterHOUSTON COUNTY –   The Houston County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) released its monthly activity report for March, offering a detailed look at operations ranging from patrol calls to courthouse security—a move Sheriff Zak Benge says reflects his commitment to transparency in the department. Benge, who was elected in November 2024, pledged during his campaign to increase openness with the public. The March activity report marks a continuation of that effort.

2 weeks ago | treasuryandrisk.com | Augusta Saraiva |Amara Omeokwe |Jonnelle Marte |Greg Ritchie

Shoppers carry bags in New York City. Photographer: Adam Gray/Bloomberg. Underlying U.S. inflation cooled broadly in March, indicating some relief for consumers prior to widespread tariffs that risk contributing to price pressures. The consumer price index (CPI), excluding often-volatile food and energy costs, increased 0.1 percent from February—the least in nine months—according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data out this morning.