1984 — The Raymondville department receives a $380 check from the Blue Heaven Club to purchase a handheld police radio. That’s Betty Ludwig, middle, club president, and Fire Chief Allan Branstetter, right. Looking on is Danny Jackson, firefighter. The radio allowed the department to contact the Texas County Sheriff’s Department for assistance. (Houston Herald Archives)

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Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...