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Elections
Benjamin Flores seeks Texas land commissioner seat
Benjamin Flores, a Democrat who has served on the Bay City City Council, is running for Texas Land Commissioner in the Nov. 3 general election against Republican Dawn Buckingham and Libertarian Neill Snider.
Elections
Benjamin Flores seeks Texas land commissioner seat
Benjamin Flores, a Democrat who has served on the Bay City City Council, is running for Texas Land Commissioner in the Nov. 3 general election against Republican Dawn Buckingham and Libertarian Neill Snider.
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NHC gives Gulf disturbance 50% development odds this week
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League City tests tree-saving sidewalk tiles citywide
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League City homeowners pay less as CCISD holds tax rate flat
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60% of Texas seniors pay $0 school taxes, squeezing CCISD
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View MoreClear Springs students win grand champions at Pasadena rodeo
Clear Springs High School's Jennie Criddle won dual Grand Champion titles and Kingston Godeaux claimed Grand Champion in Agricultural Mechanics as CCISD students swept top awards at the 2026 Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Education
View MoreTexas nutrition guidelines bring new CCISD curriculum by 2027
Texas released its first state nutrition guidelines under SB 25, which will require Clear Creek ISD to add nutrition instruction to K-8 health classes by 2027-28 and expand middle school PE requirements starting this school year.
Education
View MoreUHCL joins state scholarship program for League City students
The University of Houston-Clear Lake has joined the Texas Leadership Scholars Program, giving CCISD seniors a new renewable scholarship option that can cover tuition, housing and food for up to four years starting fall 2027.
Education
View MoreCCISD widens instructional support after test score gains
Clear Creek ISD is expanding its instructional support model district-wide after nine targeted campuses, including League City's Victory Lakes Intermediate and Clear Creek Intermediate, posted average test score gains of 4.6 points at elementary schools and 6.5 points at intermediate schools during the 2025-26 school year.
Education
View MoreCCISD adds Victory Lakes, two other schools to career program
Clear Creek ISD has expanded its STREAM of Innovation program to four intermediate schools for 2026-27, including two League City campuses: Victory Lakes Intermediate (medical science) and Clear Creek Intermediate (creative thinking).
Education
View MoreTexas wins $1B Meta deal adding school-hours teen limits
Texas's $1 billion-plus settlement with Meta mandates school-hours notification blackouts, two-hour screen-time limits, and overnight blocks on Instagram and Facebook for teen users, directly affecting League City families and CCISD students.
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Community
View MoreLeague City packs four community events into final October week
Four events across League City's Historic District and South Shore Harbour fill the final week of October, from a 60-vendor Halloween Market on Oct. 24 to the third annual Nutcracker Market on Oct. 31.
Community
View MoreClear Lake restaurants recycle shells to restore Galveston Bay
Clear Lake-area restaurants including Gaido's and Tommy's are recycling used oyster shells through the Galveston Bay Foundation, which has collected more than 2,200 tons since 2011 to rebuild reefs damaged by Hurricane Ike.
Community
View MoreLeague City blood drive Oct. 13 chases 1,000-life goal
League City hosts its next community blood drive Oct. 13 at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, offering donors a free blanket and a Saint Arnold beer voucher as the city tries to top its 2025 record of saving more than 1,000 lives.
Community
View MoreLeague City launches $1 adaptive pickleball program
League City Parks and Recreation has launched a weekly adaptive pickleball program at the League City Community Center, offering drop-in play every Tuesday for $1 for residents and $2.50 for non-residents.
Sports
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View MoreLeague City fencers claim podium spots at Red Court tournament
League City fencers earned multiple podium finishes at the Rogue Fencers Guild's annual fall tournament, The Red Court, held Saturday, Oct. 3, at the League City Community Center, with competitors traveling from as far as San Antonio and Katy.
Sports
View MoreClear Springs volleyball runs district mark to 8-0
Clear Springs swept Clear Creek 3-0 on Friday to stay unbeaten in District 18-6A at 8-0, setting up a pivotal Tuesday home match against 7-1 Dickinson.
Sports
View MoreClear Falls routs Clear Lake 58-21 as Springs falls in Week 6
Clear Falls beat Houston Clear Lake 58-21 at home and Clear Springs lost to state-ranked Deer Park 38-21 on the road in Week 6 District 18-6A football on Friday, Oct. 2.
Sports
View MoreClear Creek falls 49-6 as Dickinson stays unbeaten in district
Dickinson routed Clear Creek 49-6 at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, dropping the Wildcats to 0-3 in District 24-6A while the Gators claimed sole possession of first place at 3-0 in league play.
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News Producer
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
Jessica Henry
News Producer
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
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