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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Howd you get that name?
This writer, and family, has been doing a lot of running around the past month or so. Have traveled many miles by car and sometimes believe I have …
Working for the weekend
Six more weeks and you can run your clock up an hour. Time flies when you are having fun so hang on, spring will be here the following …
Some things change, other things dont
Bothered/UpsetSeveral weeks ago I did a column on being upset over the Texas highways handling of the 2100 railroad overpass. Now that I am back in Crosby for …
