12 years of hard work is about to come to a close, as graduation time in Humble schools is quickly approaching. And while it's a milestone for all students, those matriculating in the Top 10 of their class deserve all the recognition they get. The Tribune has listed the Top 10 students in each of the area high schools — Atascocita High School, Humble High... [Read more...]

Texans typically claim the best BBQ anywhere - and that includes all of the so-called Deep South region, and yes, we mean Memphis and Kansas City, too. Oh, and by the way? Pork is not BBQ. It's beef all the way when you're talking Texas-style BBQ. So what are the best BBQ joints here in humble Humble? We turned to the ratings on Yahoo Local — 'cause apparently... [Read more...]

If you have any old appliances, energy-related products, lightbulbs and the like, you once again have some incentive to replace them over Memorial Day Weekend, as May 28–30 is a sales tax "holiday" to help improve your energy efficiency. Instead of wasting hundreds of dollars every year, you could save that cash twice by investing in select EnergyStar®... [Read more...]

For the 2011-2012 school year, students in Humble are getting the entire week off for Thanksgiving, rather than the usual Wednesday-Thursday-Friday break. The change will not affect any other major vacation breaks, as students will still get 2 weeks off for the holidays, Dec. 19–Jan. 2 and a week for spring break (Mar. 12–16). Macie Harper at The Tribune... [Read more...]

There are crawfish festivals, and then there are crawfish festivals. The Texas Crawfish & Music Festival bills itself as the largest such festival in the South. It's also one of the most established, as this year it's the 25th anniversary of the event. It will take place over two weekends in historic Old Town Spring, the quaint 1900's-era historic railroad... [Read more...]

Former four-year Humble High letter-winner Brenea White is joining the University of Pittsburgh Panthers this Fall, according to an announcement made recently by Pitt head volleyball coach Toby Rens. White will be among five student-athletes joining the 2011 recruiting class. From the announcement: Brenea White is a 6-1 middle hitter who joins the Panthers... [Read more...]

The Huffman FFA Booster Club needs plenty of volunteers for their Skeet Shooting Fundraiser which takes place on Saturday, May 7. The event, which is happening at 17330 Ramsey Road in Crosby, begins at 8am. Proceeds from the event benefit the Huffman FFA Booster Club, which gives $1,000 scholarships to five graduating high school seniors every year. The... [Read more...]