Playing the banking game
It amazes me how this Madoff fellow got away absconding millions and millions of dollars from people who thought they were getting richer. This is one time I …
Day: February 12, 2009
Rotary Chili Feast – A Day of Fun in Highlands
It was a day of fun and socializing with the residents of Highlands last Saturday at the 34th Annual Rotary Chili Feast, held at St. Jude’s Church Social …
Garcia hears residents’ concerns at town hall
HARRIS COUNTY – Pct. 2 County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia held her version of a Town Hall Meeting last Thursday night at Jeff Davis High School, and it was …
Fire crews battle blaze and conditions
HIGHLANDS – The effective coordination of multiple fire departments helped contain a commercial fire on Main Street last Sunday morning that was spiced with problems.A Bay Area Construction …
Speedway upgrade opens in Highlands
HIGHLANDS – Just before Hurricane Ike struck the excavation of Battleground Speedway began, the racing-history making high-banked 3/8 mile dirt track had seen the passage of three years …
Texas Times by Sen. John Cornyn: ‘Texas Uncorked’
You’ve heard it described as medium heavy, sweet and low in sulfates. Its presence pre-dates the arrival of the first Anglo-American settlers to Texas. And today, its industry …
Community comes together for nature, wetlands centers
Early last week the Springer family made a visit to the Baytown Wetlands Center and the Nature Center for a fine half-day viewing of local wetlands, the animals …
Think twice before taking out 401(k) loan
Your car could break down. You might need a new furnace. You have to pay for one last term of college for your child. Whatever the reason, you …
Obituaries for Feb. 12, 2009
Alpha Bea Prince, 89, HighlandsPlease see print edition for more details.
