Snook News

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller and Washington counties until 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening.

Sarah Yezak, daughter of Leslie a oeZaka and Dana Yezak of Snook, and David Webb, son of Michael and Nancy Webb of Beaumont, are pleased to announce their engagement.

And let's hear it for the grassroots capitalists? Snook, Texas, a town of less than 600 souls, is best known for being the home of Sodalak's Country Inn, the originator of country fried bacon .

Law enforcement officials made 60 arrests at Chilifest over the weekend and said that, overall, this year's event was much tamer than in prior years.

Thousands of Chilifest visitors cheer as Texas country music artist Pat Green plays at the annual outdoor music and cooking festival outside of Snook on Saturday.

The cookoff Friday in Snook gave way to music as Chilifest 2009 wrapped up Saturday evening.

Every year, the promise of good music and good times draws thousands to Chilifest and the tiny town Snook.

Locals drawn by shorter lines, lighter traffic and relative quietude hit the streets of College Station in greater numbers this week, many said.

Mack, an African Spur Thigh tortoise, was on hand for Aggies for Animal Rescue's Duct Tape Fundraiser Monday in Rudder Plaza.

A state representative from Denton is proposing banning smoking in all restaurants and bars in Texas.

Robert Earl Keen will headline Chilifest 2009, organizers announced Friday. Chilifest Board Chairman David Towery says he wanted Keen because "I was trying to find someone who everyone could relate to." The ...

Donkeys and mules can't escape the burden of their reputation. Stubborn or sensitive? Smart or dumb? Mild or mischievous? It all depends on who's talking.

Incredibly naive ... Sherry Jones, a US journalist. Photo: James Snook It is a salutary lesson for a first-time novelist: Be careful who you get to provide the glowing endorsement to splash across the cover.

Coming in at #4 on our list of the Top 10 Stories of 2008 is gas prices in the Brazos Valley.

We're all bummed that ABC has canceled Pushing Daisies , and no magic finger is bringing it back to life.

Examiner publisher Some 41 days after the 2008 general election, Grimes County Democratic Party Chair Larry Snook said Monday he could now recommend that the election be certified and apologized a oefor the ...

The end of the year is almost here and it has been an interesting one. Oil was at $140 in July and is around $40 today.