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Meet Area Candidates and Ask Questions

On March 5, Texans will head to the polls for primary elections. Several local conservative groups have joined together to host candidate forums starting Thursday, January 4 at 6:30 pm. The forums will be held for five consecutive weeks at Grace Woodlands Church on I-45. Candidates have a few minutes to…

David Memorial: Where Is The Finish Line?

One year ago local officials proudly broke ground to celebrate the long awaited extension of David Memorial to Hwy 242, with former Shenandoah Mayor Ritch Wheeler saying "we finally got it across the finish line." Current Mayor John Escoto said the funding had been acquired to "complete this project." Unfortunately,…

Christmas Treats for Police Department

To show their appreciation for local law enforcement, Shenandoah residents Chris and Natalie West delivered an assortment of homemade cookies, cakes and candies to the Shenandoah Police Department this week. "It takes me about a week to make a dozen different varieties of these goodies. It's a labor of love,"…

Savanah Drive Residents Concerned About Zoning Proposal

Some area residents are alarmed about a potential zoning change under consideration by the Planning and Zoning commission which affects properties facing the I-45 South feeder between Wellman and Research Forest. The change could allow multiple story buildings to be built behind homes on Savanah Drive.   Robert Shock has lived…

Recent Car Burglaries in 3 Residential Neighborhoods

Shenandoah police reported that a burglar rummaged through approximately seven or eight unlocked vehicles parked in Malaga, Lily and Tuscany neighborhoods last weekend. The incidents happened at night and three people reported stolen items including sunglasses, charging cords and a purse with a credit card.The suspect, a white male, climbed…

Local School To Honor Veterans

Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah will host its 4th annual drive through parade on Friday, November 10 at 9 am. Veterans line up in the driveway of the school and when the parade starts, they drive through the designated area to music and cheers of students.   The Sentinel thanks all Shenandoah veterans.…

14 Propositions on Texas Ballot: Pros & Cons

Here's a summary of the 14 propositions on the ballot in the upcoming November 2023 election. Number 4 is of particular importance to homeowners. Source: Texas Legislative Council Proposition 1 The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management. Pro: Prevents municipal…