Highlands Chamber installs new board, officers
The new president of the Greater Highlands/Lynchburg Chamber broke tradition this year, and took the Chamber to an evening banquet for their installation cermony.Stefe Cochran, of PlastiPak, had …
Day: February 19, 2009
Crabb files bills to help VFDs, gun owners
AUSTIN — The committee assignments have been handed out and local legislators have already begun filing bills as part of the 81st Session of the Texas Legislature.Joe CrabbJoe …
Obituaries for Feb 19, 2009
Patricia Ann Haverkorn 59, CrosbyDaniel Boyd Williams, 58, AustinRheta Lynn Williams, 57, AustinPlease see print edition for details.
Opinion: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act needed
Rep. Gene Green last week voted in support of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This legislation will help Americans become more globally competitive and …
Opinion: Just say no to largest spending bill in U.S. history
Dear Neighbors,Today, Congress passed the largest spending bill in our nations history I voted NO.This morning, before the vote, I was talking to my friend Sammy Mahan …
East Houston Hospital subject of Rotary talk
HIGHLANDS — Recovering from flood damage after Hurricane Ike, the East Houston Regional Medical Center on I-10 in Northshore has returned to almost full operation, according to CEO …