2008 News Archive

New Record Prices HOUSTON, March 1, 2008 - Seven of the eleven Texas regions surveyed set new record highs for gas prices this week, according to... more

Gov. Perry Renews Disaster Proclamation AUSTIN, March 1, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today renewed a disaster proclamation, originally issued Jan. 29, to address the threat... more

Top 10 Vehicles Stolen in January 2008 HOUSTON, February 26, 2008 - The following is a rundown of the "Top 10" makes of vehicles stolen during the month... more

Protect Yourself from Mortgage Fraud LIBERTY, February 26, 2008 – Several states are seeing con artist pretending to help homeowners in trouble scam people out of their homes... more

DPS Nets Millions of Dollars of Cocaine DEL RIO, February 26, 2008 - A Piedras Negras, Mexico resident was arraigned this morning in Del Rio on federal drug charges in connection... more

iTunes Now Number Two Music Retailer in the US CUPERTINO, February 26, 2008 - Apple® today announced that iTunes® (www.itunes.com) is now the number two music... more

Troop Levels to Remain at Surge Level WASHINGTON, February 25, 2008 - Both the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen and the Army Chief of staff... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook LIVINGSTON, February 25, 2008 - TODAY AND TONIGHT AREAS OF FOG...DENSE AT TIMES...WILL AFFECT THE SOUTHERN HALF OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS... more

Precinct Conventions are Not Just About Delegates LIBERTY, February 24, 2008 - The primary election in Texas is only nine days away, and on the same night of... more

Texas is the Only State Where you get to Vote Twice LIBERTY, February 23, 2008 - We as Texans are in the most unique and important position that we have been... more

Gas Prices Rise as Crude Oil Prices Rise HOUSTON, February 22, 2008 - Record high crude prices helped drive retail gas prices upward this week, according to... more

Three Former British Bankers Sentenced in Enron Case HOUSTON, February 22, 2008 - Three investment bankers formerly employed by the British bank National... more

Conservative Attorney Criticizes the Administration UNITED STATES, February 21, 2008 - Conservative Constitutional Attorney John Whitehead released a video... more

Criminal, Civil Investigation With Purdue Frederick Co Resolved AUSTIN, February 19, 2008 - The state of Texas has received $1.6 million from Purdue Frederick Co... more

Flood Warning Extended for Diboll LIVINGSTON, February 18, 2008 - FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES... more

Bernanke Testifies Concerning Economy and Financial Markets WASHINGTON, February 17, 2008 - On Thursday, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Ben S. Bernanke... more

It’s All About Voting LIBERTY, February 17, 2008 – After George W. Bush was elected in the last election Republicans and the issue of “Hanging Chads” in Florida... more

Mixed Reaction on the Gas Front HOUSTON, February 15, 2008 - The statewide average price remained relatively stable compared to last week’s average... more

Hazardous Weather Forecast HOUSTON, February 15, 2008 - TONIGHT... SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL PERSIST OVER... more

Texas Medical Board Disciplines 50 Physicians AUSTIN, February 15, 2008 - At its February 7-8 meeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against... more

Housing Market Outlook WASHINGTON, February 14, 2008 - Any boost to buyer confidence will have a significant impact in reviving the housing market... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, February 14, 2008 - FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY STRONG THUNDERSTORMS...SOME POSSIBLY CONTAINING HAIL... more

Largest Enrollment at Lamar Since 1991 BEAUMONT, February 13, 2008 - Final headcount and semester-credit-hour totals for spring 2008 are in and Lamar University... more

Internet Alert: St. Valentine’s Day E-Card Carries Storm Worm Virus WASHINGTON, February 13, 2008 - If you unexpectedly receive a Valentine’s Day e-card, be careful... more

Scammers Taking Advantage Of New Federal Economic Stimulus Package AUSTIN, February 12, 2008 - Texans should be aware of a scam that has emerged... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, February 12, 2008 - TONIGHT BREEZY CONDITIONS AND COLDER WEATHER WILL PUSH INTO SOUTHEAST... more

Gas Prices Drop HOUSTON, February 11, 2008 - Retail gasoline prices dropped for the fourth straight week as motorists’ demand for fuel tumbled... more

Three Indicted In $3 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme CORSICANA, February 8, 2008 – A Navarro County grand jury today indicted three defendants for engaging... more

Giant Salvinia Found on Lakes Palestine and Sam Rayburn AUSTIN, February 7, 2008 - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority... more

Amber Alert Issued for 6-Year-Old Boy AUSTIN, February 7, 2008 - Three Hispanic males in hooded sweatshirts abducted a 6-year-old boy outside of his Austin, Texas... more

New Era Canning Company Expands Nationwide Recall WASHINGTON, February 7, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers, food service... more

Texas Tourism Launches New Campaign AUSTIN, February 6, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today announced that Texas Tourism, the official tourism marketing organization... more

Lent and Catfish in Southeast Texas LIBERTY, February 6, 2008 - The period of fasting and penance long known as "Lent' originated during biblical times. This time of self-denial... more

Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles in Southeast Texas SOUTHEAST TEXAS, February 5, 2008 - According to a report by the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force the Full Size... more

Fish Poisoning in the Northern Gulf of Mexico Near the Flower Garden WASHINGTON, February 5, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a letter... more

Lending a Hand to Trace the Past BALTIMORE, February 5, 2008 - Each day, tracing specialists at the American Red Cross Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center work tirelessly... more

FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Chantix WASHINGTON, February 4, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a Public Health Advisory... more

New Design Coming for Texas License Plates AUSTIN, February 4, 2008 - The Texas Department of Transportation is offering Texan the opportunity to vote... more

Hazardous Weather Forecast HOUSTON, February 4, 2008 - TONIGHT AREAS OF SEA FOG WILL PERSIST... SOME DENSE... REDUCING VISIBILITY IN THE NEARSHORE... more

Free Web Service Offered to Landowners with Hunting Leases AUSTIN, February 4, 2008 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is inviting Texas landowners... more

Boy Scouts Visit Governor in Austin AUSTIN, February 2, 2008 - For one day, downtown Austin becomes a sea of Cub Scouts , Boy Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts from all over Texas... more

Extreme Wildfire Threat AUSTIN, February 1, 2008 - The following message is from the Governor's Office of Emergency Management concerning the current extreme wildfire... more

Dell, Travelocity & Universal Lend Critical Support to Restore Texas' Native Forests LIBERTY, January 29, 2008 - Representatives from Dell and Travelocity joined... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, January 29, 2008 - TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY WEST TO NORTHWEST OF 15 TO 25 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY THIS... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, January 28, 2008 - TONIGHT AND TUESDAY A COLD FRONT WILL CROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS DURING THE MIDDAY... more

Businesses: America Needs Your Numbers WASHINGTON, January 28, 2008 - There’s an important count underway. It’s the Economic Census, taken every five years... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, January 27, 2008 - TONIGHT AND MONDAY AREAS OF FOG WILL DEVELOP ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS BEGINNING THIS EVENING... more

Research Health Spas AUSTIN, January 26, 2008 – With the start of a new year, gym memberships across the state are increasing and Secretary of State Phil Wilson... more

Second Week of Price Declines HOUSTON, January 24, 2008 - For the second straight week, gasoline prices decreased across the state, according to the AAA... more

Apple Reports First Quarter Results CUPERTINO, January 24, 2008 - Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 first quarter ended December 29, 2007... more

FDA Approves New HIV Drug After Priority Review WASHINGTON, January 23, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved etravirine tablets... more

South Zone Waterfowl Hunting Report AUSTIN, January 23, 2008 - The region received 5-8 inches of rain over the weekend which recharged roost ponds and scattered... more

Federal Reserve Proposes Changes to Truth in Lending Regulation WASHINGTON, January 22, 2008 - The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday proposed changes... more

Two Jail Guards Arrested on Federal Charges LIBERTY, January 22, 2008 - Liberty County Sheriff’s investigators working with DPS Narcotics, U.S. Marshal’s Service... more

Remarks of Senator Barack Obama: The Great Need of the Hour ATLANTA, January 21, 2008 - The Scripture tells us that when Joshua and the Israelites arrived... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, January 21, 2008 - TONIGHT FOG IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT AS WARM AND MOIST AIR IS TRANSPORTED NORTH... more

Tarkington Responds to Hourse Fire in Cleveland CLEVELAND, January 21, 2008 - For the second time in less than twenty-four hours, Cleveland and Tarkington firefighters... more

Fact and Belief EDITORIAL LIVINGSTON, January 20, 2008 – Beliefs are funny things and we all should take a good look at them from time to time... more

FDA Warns Public of Possible Botulism Risk WASHINGTON, January 20, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that New Era Canning Company... more

Dr. Alma Allen Speech at MLK Celebration DAYTON, January 19, 2008 - Livingston native daughter, graduate of the Dunbar School and State Representative... more

Sheriff’s Deputies Apprehend Man for Firearms Violation LIVINGSTON, January 18, 2008 – At approximately 5 pm, on January 18, 2007 a team of Polk County Sheriff’s... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSTON, January 17, 2008 - RAIN IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... more

Recommendations Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products WASHINGTON, January 17, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration... more

Marijuana Dealing Grandmother Arrested LIVINGSTON, January 16, 2008 – According to Lieutenant Andy Lowrie of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division... more

Help for Texans Without Health Insurance LIVINGSTON, January 15, 2008 – Quality and Cost are the two biggest issues in the field of health insurance.  1 in 4 Texans... more

Congress Should Reject a Proposed Tripling of the Federal Gas Tax AUSTIN, January 15, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today criticized the National Surface Transportation Policy... more

Blockbuster's Stock Falls on Apple Announcement of Movie Rentals in iTunes SAN FRANCISCO, January 15, 2008 - Stock in Blockbuster Video fell sharply today on the... more

Internet Alert: Scammers Sending Fake FBI E-mails WASHINGTON, January 15, 2008 - Have you received a suspicious e-mail from FBI Director Robert Mueller or another... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSTON, January 15, 2008 - THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT AN APPROACHING UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE... more

State’s Agricultural Agencies Change Names, Renew Missions COLLEGE STATION, January 14, 2008 - Two state agricultural agencies that have served Texans for... more

Texas Wildfire Risk Can Be Reduced With Action Now AUSTIN, January 14, 2008 - Dangerous. That’s the word fire officials and rangeland management specialists use... more

AAA Texas Adds Six Lodgings and Restaurants to Exclusive List HOUSTON, January 14, 2008 - Sixty-nine lodgings and 33 restaurants in Texas have been chosen to receive... more

2007 Lions Varsity Football Team Recognized LIVINGSTON, January 13, 2008 – The 2007 Livingston Lions varsity football team was recognized today at... more

Outlook for 2008 LIBERTY, January 13, 2008 - If the first 11 days of 2008 are any indication we may be in for a rocky year... more

Rep. Otto to Study State Spending Limits AUSTIN, January 11, 2008 - Rep. John Otto (R-Dayton) today announced he has been named to serve on the Appropriations... more

Republicans Submit List of Candidates in Ballot Order LIVINGSTON, January 11, 2007 – Polk County Republican Party Chairman, Benny Fogleman, submitted the list of... more

Gas Prices Near Record Highs HOUSTON, January 11, 2008 - Gas prices continued rising in the last week and are now within a dime of their all-time records in many areas... more

New Tests Help Assure Safe Transfusions WASHINGTON, January 11, 2008 - On Jan. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration licensed 14 new tests for determining... more

Grass Fire Sets 2 Abandoned Houses Ablaze LIVINGSTON, January 10, 2008 – According to witnesses, at approximately 5:30 p.m. on January 10, 2008, a grass fire... more

US Census Bureau Releases Poverty Figures LIVINGSTON, January 9, 2008 – According to the US Census Bureau, The Polk County median income is between... more

Update on the Death of Larinda Hagen LIVINGSTON, January 9, 2008 – According to Captain Ricky Childers of the Polk County Sheriff’s department, the death of Larinda Hagen... more

Livingston to Host 8th Annual Multicultural Festival LIVINGSTON, January 8, 2008 – The 8th annual Multicultural Festival will be honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on... more

Accident in Livingston Sends Woman to Hospital LIVINGSTON, January 8, 2008 – According to officer Kevin Ward of the Livingston Police Department, an automobile accident... more

Preliminary Crime Statistics for January-June 2007 WASHINGTON, January 7, 2008 - According to the FBI's Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report released today... more

Ruptured Water Line on East Church Street LIVINGSTON, January 6, 2008 – A ruptured water line located at the 700th block of East Church Street in Livingston across... more

Wallet Stolen at R&D Grocery LIVINGSTON, January 6, 2008 – The wallet of lifetime Polk County resident, Tommy Duke, 55, was stolen at R & D Grocery located at 5060 Highway... more

“One Chance” LIBERTY, January 6, 2008 - I ordered a few audio CD’s that didn’t arrive before the holiday. They came in this week and today I put one of them... more

Federal Court Upholds Texas Moment Of Silence Statute DALLAS, January 4, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott prevailed yesterday in federal court, where... more

Texas Youth Coach Sentenced for Sexually Molesting Minors KANSAS CITY, January 4, 2008 – John F. Wood, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri... more

Discover the wonders of Galapagos 3D HOUSTON, January 5, 2008 - Almost a billion people around the world have traveled to places that they may never have seen... more

New Year Brings New Highs HOUSTON, January 5, 2008 - With the New Year comes new record high prices for the month of January plus a record price for crude oil, according... more

FBI Seeks Identity of Baytown's "Cowboy Bandit" HOUSTON, January 5, 2008 - The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the... more

FDA Clears First Test Designed to Detect and Identify 12 Respiratory Viruses WASHINGTON, January 5, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared... more

Truck Mishap Blocks Traffic on 59 South LIVINGSTON, January 3, 2008 – A truck owned by I.R.H. Trucking out of Salt Lake City, Utah blocked both south bound lanes... more

Early Results of Iowa Caucuses IOWA, January 3, 2008 - The Iowa Democratic Party is seeing record turnout. With 95 percent of the precincts reporting the party... more

Former Deputy Seeks Office LIVINGSTON, January 3, 2008 - Bobby Watson, lifelong resident of Polk County has filed for Sheriff of Polk County.  Bobby completed... more

Sheriff Seeks Second Term LIVINGSTON, January 2, 2008 - Sheriff Kenneth Hammack is announcing his candidacy for re-election as your Sheriff of Polk County... more

FDA Clears First Quick Test For Drug-Resistant Staph Infections WASHINGTON, January 2, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced... more

Texas Coast Wind Generation Sites Pose Severe Threat to Migratory Birds HOUSTON, January 2, 2008 - The Coastal Habitat Alliance, Inc. (CHA) today released... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSTON, January 2, 2008 - THE REMAINDER OF THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT A RED FLAG WARNING... more

South Zone Hunting Report AUSTIN, January 2, 2008 - The coastal marshes continue to enjoy the steadiest duck hunting in the state... more

Recommendations to Solve the Subprime Lending Crisis WASHINGTON, January 1, 2008 - Anyone considering the purchase of their “Dream Home,” may well want to consider... more

Young Soldier Safely Home from Iraq LIVINGSTON, January 1, 2008 - Robert F. Simard III, who is assigned to the US Army, 2nd Infantry Division returned from a 15 month... more

Missing Woman Found Dead in South Polk County LIVINGSTON, December 31, 2007 – According to Captain Ricky Childers of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Larinda Hagen... more

FREEZING TEMPERATURES STILL EXPECTED TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOUSTON, January 1, 2008 - A MUCH COLDER AIRMASS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEAST... more

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON HOUSTON, Janary 1, 2008 - THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HOUSTON/GALVESTON HAS ISSUED... more