Breaking News

TAG: Preston County

Veterans update Preston commissioners about courthouse memorial

KINGWOOD — Two members of Vietnam Veterans Post 977 gave Preston commissioners an update at Tuesday's meeting about the memorial to be placed on the courthouse lawn. Veterans Bill Benson and Jim Savage told commissioners once the memorial is in place, it will be covered until it is ...

Mastering the art of growing grapes

I’m no sommelier, but I do enjoy a glass of wine. I’m also partial to fresh fruit as well as to jams and jellies, so it only stands to reason that grapes should be a crop I spend some energy caring for. Many years ago my family planted a few grape vines — hybrid varieties chosen for ...

Aaron Hoard takes the stand in his trial

KINGWOOD – Aaron Hoard and his is fiance, Machaela Jeffries, were the last two witnesses called to testify for the defense Friday.  Final arguments are scheduled for Monday, and then the case will go to the jury. Hoard is accused of first-degree murder in the November 2019 shooting ...

Lead investigator testifies in Aaron Hoard murder trial

KINGWOOD — The prosecution called its last witness in the Aaron Hoard trial Thursday. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Megan Fields called her last witness, Lt. Jason Rhodeheaver.  Rhodeheaver, a member of the Preston County Sheriff's Department, was lead investigator in the case ...