2007 Archive

Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, December 19, 2007 - TODAY AND TONIGHT INCREASING MOISTURE LEVELS AND INSTABILITY IN COMBINATION WITH... more

House Passes Spending Bill WASHINGTON, December 19, 2007 - The 272-142 roll call Wednesday by which the House passed the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and... more

Deer Poaching Probe Leads To 247 Charges Against 20 People AUSTIN, December 19, 2007 - Texas game wardens this month concluded an investigation into an illegal... more

These Fuel Prices are Killing Me! LIVINGSTON, December 19, 2007 – With a population of 60,000 plus, and the overwhelming majority of Polk County folks living out of town... more

Bubba Piper Announces Candidacy for Polk County Constable Pct. 4 LIVINGSTON, December 19, 2007 - Dana “Bubba” Piper, lifelong Livingston resident and well known... more

Beware Of New Credit Card Company Traps That Can Worsen Holiday Debt 'Hangover' WASHINGTON, December 18, 2007 - It's that time of year again when millions... more

Agreement Reached With Web Site That Collects Personal Information From Minors AUSTIN, December 18, 2007 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today reached... more

FDA Approves New Beta Blocker to Treat High Blood Pressure WASHINGTON, December 18, 2007 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bystolic... more

Young Pastor Guides Flock Through Major Construction Effort LIVINGSTON, December 18, 2007 – When you’re anywhere in downtown Livingston, Texas, it’s all but impossible... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, December 17, 2007 - TUESDAY AND THURSDAY A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE INTO SOUTHEAST TEXAS LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO... more

The Sleeper NEW YORK, December 16, 2007 - Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards believes he can still come from behind for an upset win in Iowa... more

Corrigan Police Chief Takes Proactive Stance in Preventing Crime LIVINGSTON, December 16, 2007 – Corrigan Police Chief Mike Farrar reminds students from Corrigan about... more

Discovery Through Online Test LIVINGSTON, December 15, 2005 - After getting a new computer you go through a process of discovery. Such was the case last weekend for me... more

Calvin Jones Announces Candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 3 CORRIGAN, December 15, 2007 – Calvin Jones said, “I believe there is a change needed in Precinct 3... more

Greg Bogany Sought by Authorities LIVINGSTON, December 14, 2007  - Polk County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 has issued a revocation of bond... more

Nobel Laureate Receives Honorary Doctorate at Texas A&M COLLEGE STATION, December 14, 2007 - Nobel Peace Prize winner Norman Borlaug continues to reap honors... more

Gas Prices Decline Slightly HOUSTON, December 14, 2007 - Texas gas prices dropped for the second straight week across the board but remain 60 to 70 cents higher than... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK LIVINGSTON, December 1, 2007 - TONIGHT A STORM SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT WILL APPROACH SOUTHEAST TEXAS TONIGHT... more

You’re Invited LIVINGSTON, December 13, 2007 – We at The Livingston Daily Times invite you to send us your comments about stories published on our site... more

Merck Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Vaccines WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., December 12, 2007 - Merck & Co., Inc. announced today that the Company has initiated... more

22 Arrested After Year Long Investigation in Corpus Christi CORPUS CHRISTI, December 13, 2007 - SAC Andrew R. Bland III, FBI Houston Division, Chief Bryan P. Smith... more

Doctors and Dentists Account for 27 Percent of $1.6 Trillion in Health Care Revenue WASHINGTON, December 13, 2007 - Physician’s offices accounted for $330 billion... more

Sheriff Kenneth Hammack Issues Holiday Safety Advice LIVINGSTON, Decemer 12, 2007 - The holiday season is in its final weeks, and the shopping centers and malls will... more

Texas A & M Grad Sentenced for Hacking into Computer System HOUSTON, December 12, 2007 - A December 2006 graduate of Texas A&M University has been sentenced... more

South Zone Hunting Report LIVINGSTON, December 12, 2007 - The second duck opener was fair at best. Solid shoots were posted across the prairie, but many also had slow hunts... more

Man Shot at Residence in Shelter CoveLIVINGSTON, December 11, 2007 - A Shelter Cove man was shot in his residence Saturday, Dec. 8 and detectives... more

Bobby Key Announces Candidacy for Polk County Constable Pct. 4 LIVINGSTON, December 11, 2007 - Livingston resident, Bobby Key, Sr. is announcing his bid seeking... more

Chess Player Sees the Game as a Way to Help Kids by Willie Openshaw LIVINGSTON, December 11, 2007 – The “Boa Constrictor”, “The Glacier” are just a couple of the names... more

State Launches Memorial Sign Program AUSTIN, December 11, 2007 - To help inform the public of the dangers of drinking and driving, a new program is being implemented... more

East Texas Couple Sentenced for Fraudulent Investment Scam TYLER, December 11, 2007 - United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced today that a Comfort... more

1,600 acres Added to Trinity River Wildlife Refuge in East Texas AUSTIN, December 11, 2007 - The Conservation Fund and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced... more

Trucks Travel 91 Billion Miles as Part of $312 Billion Industry WASHINGTON, December 10, 2007 - Total revenue for truck transportation, couriers and messengers, and... more

Rudy in State of Denial on Meet the Press WASHINGTON, December 10, 2007 - During his first appearance as a presidential candidate on NBC's Meet the Press this morning... more

Settlement Reached with Credit Insurance Company for Texas Vehicle Owners AUSTIN, December 10, 2007 – Attorney General Greg Abbott reached another... more

Holy Huckabee! NEW YORK, December 9, 2007 - Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee tells Newsweek he is about more than religion... more

1 Killed, 6 Seriously Injured in Accident on Highway 59 SAN JACINTO COUNTY, December 9, 2007 - According to DPS Trooper Shelly Lee, at around 10:00 PM on Saturday... more

Livingston’s 2007 Annual Christmas Parade LIVINGSTON, December 8, 2007 – City of Livingston Mayor Ben Ogletree, Polk County Judge John Thompson and a surplus of... more

What Stresses Teens Out NEW YORK, December 8, 2007 - Teen stress is not just about getting good grades and messy breakups anymore. The fast-paced world we live... more

Commissioner Bob Willis Announces Candidacy for Re-election LIVINGSTON, December 8, 2007 - Gathered with family, friends and supporters, Polk County Commissioner... more

Republicans Filing for Local Offices in Polk County LIVINGSTON, December 8, 2007 -Wittiness and a positive outlook are hallmarks of Polk County Republican Chairman... more

Sydney Murphy files for Commissioner Precinct 1 LIVINGSTON, December 7, 2007 – Sydney Murphy filed as a candidate for election to Polk County’s Precinct One... more

Dr. Elsa Murano as Sole Finalist for Texas A&M President AUSTIN, December 7, 2007 – Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement concerning the selection of... more

Medical Board Disciplines 64 Doctors AUSTIN, December 7, 2007 - At its November 29-30 meeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against 64 licensed... more

2008 Texas Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates Decrease AUSTIN, December 7, 2007 – Most Texas employers will save on their Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes this coming... more

Gas Prices Trend Lower HOUSTON, December 7, 2007 - The Texas average for regular self-serve gasoline dropped six cents to $2.90 a gallon as every city surveyed this week... more

Don't Pay Up Front To Borrow Holiday Cash AUSTIN, December 6, 2007 - With the holiday season in full swing, many Texans might encounter advertisements promising... more

TDC Polunsky Unit to Offer Hiring Seminar LIVINGSTON, December 5, 2007 – The Allan B. Polunsky Unit of Livingston, Texas is offering a free hiring seminar... more

Marvin Taylor, Constable Precinct 4 Seeking Re-election, LIVINGSTON, December 5, 2007 - Marvin Taylor has served as a Polk County Constable for the past twenty-three... more

Constable Ray Myers Announces Reelection Bid CORRIGAN, December 5, 2007 - Ray Myers, Constable, Precinct. 3, is a lifelong resident of Polk County... more

$25,000 Reward Reinstated in Infamous KFC Murder Case HENDERSON, December 5, 2007 - KFC Corporation is reinstating a $25,000 reward for information leading... more

Action Taken Against Web Sites That Collect Personal Information From Minors AUSTIN, December 5, 2007 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today took legal action... more

DPS Shopping for New Recruits AUSTIN, December 5, 2007 - The Department of Public Safety is now accepting applications for anyone interested in becoming a state trooper... more

Holiday Safety Tips LIBERTY, December 5, 2007 - To encourage everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season the City of Liberty Fire Department recommends... more

Arlan Foster Announces Candidacy for State Rep. Dist 18 LIBERTY, December 5, 2007 - Arlan Foster, 55, has a long family history in Texas. Born in Pasadena, Texas... more

District Attorney’s Office Investigator Position Filled LIVINGSTON, December 4, 2007 - The Polk County District Attorney’s Office has hired a new criminal investigator... more

Democrats Filing for Local Offices in Polk County LIVINGSTON December 4, 2007 - Sharon Teal is the Polk County Democratic Party Chairman and has held this seat since 2001... more

Accident on SH 190 West LIVINGSTON, December 3, 2007 - According to DPS Trooper David Morris, at 8:43 pm the driver of a 2004 Buick Rendezvous van was eastbound... more

Operators of Fraudulent Salvation Army Website Sentenced to Prison HOUSTON, December 3, 2007 - Two brothers convicted of multiple counts of wire fraud and... more

Mixed Martial Arts Contestant Dies AUSTIN, December 3, 2007 – On October 20, 2007 Sammy Vasquez was hurt during the third round of a mixed martial arts contest against... more

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT TONIGHT HOUSTON, December 3, 2007 - THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HOUSTON/GALVESTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZE WARNING... more

Whooping Crane Numbers Break Record Fifth Year In A Row AUSTIN, December 3, 2007 - Wildlife scientists report that for the fifth year in a row a record-breaking... more

Time for Kitchen Table Conversation WASHINGTON, December 3, 2007 - Congress returns to work this week under pressure from the Administration and congressional Republicans... more

Evel Knievel Lost to Pulmonary Fibrosis SAN JOSE, December 1, 2007 - Famed stuntman Evel Knievel was known for his death defying stunts and his recovery from life... more

Polk County SO Executes Warrants, Makes Multiple Drug Arrests LIVINGSTON, November 29, 2007 – The Polk County Sheriff’s Department conducted multiple arrests... more

Candidate Filing Season Starts December 3rd LIVINGSTON, November 28, 2007 - Along with the holiday season, we are now rapidly entering the political season... more

Man Arrested in Drive-Thru of Bank HARRIS COUNTY, November 28, 2007 - On November 21, 2007, Deputy Kimball was dispatched to the Wells Fargo Bank... more

Child Support Division Sets Record With $2.3 Billion In Child Support Collections AUSTIN, November 28, 2007 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Child Support... more

South Zone Waterfowl Hunting Report AUSTIN, November 28, 2007 - The first split of duck season closed at sunset Sunday and results from across the coast were mixed... more

Alzheimer's Victim Missing SHEPHERD. November 28, 2007 - A Shepherd man suffering from Alzheimer's disease has been reported missing and his family and friends... more

Commissioners Court Votes to Proceed with Construction of Judicial Center LIVINGSTON, November 27, 2007 - In a 3 to 2 vote, the Polk County Commissioner’s Court... more

U.S. Conference of Mayors Report on Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis WASHINGTON, November 27, 2007 - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on a report... more

Healthy Eating for Lifetime LIVINGSTON, November 27, 2007 - How can I make healthy food choices in spite of limited money? When funds are short and you have a difficult time... more

Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant Funding Approval LIVINGSTON, November 26, 2007 - Sheriff Kenneth Hammack is pleased to announce that the Polk County Sheriff’s Office... more

Burglars Steal Tools from Local Business LIVINGSTON, November 26, 2007 - According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a burglary of motor vehicles occurred at the Best Air... more

FDA Approves Zyrtec for Nonprescription Use in Adults and Children WASHINGTON, November 26, 2007 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved tablet... more

Want to Improve Your Web Browsing Experience? CUPERTINO, November 25, 2007 – In June of this year Apple Computer released the Safari web browser for windows... more

Post Thanksgiving Blues LIVINGSTON, November 24, 2007 - On Thursday morning I woke up in jubilant mood.  I came downstairs and kissed my wife good morning... more

Going to the Movies and Other Things EDITORIAL LIVINGSTON, November 23, 2007 – I like a good movie as much as the next man but I’ve not gone to see a movie... more

High Gas Prices HOUSTON, November 23, 2007 - The 2.8 million Texans hitting the roadways for the holiday are paying the highest prices ever for a gallon of gasoline during Thanksgiving... more

Own Your Digital Content FEATURE LIVINGSTON, November 23, 2007 – Just a few years ago, before DVD’s and CD’s people could not image owning there music and movies... more

FDA Issues Early Communication for Chantix WASHINGTON, November 23, 2007 - FDA is evaluating postmarketing adverse event reports for Chantix (varenicline)... more

Wal-Mart Greeter Catches Crook CROSBY, November 23, 2007 - On November 12, 2007, Deputy A. Thompson was called to the Wal-Mart on Crosby Lynchburg regarding a theft... more

Thanksgiving Drivers Urged to Obey Traffic Laws AUSTIN, November 21, 2007 - As Thanksgiving travelers hit the roadways, all available Texas Highway... more