Hurricane IKE Forecast HOUSTON, September 9, 2008 - IKE MOVING OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO...HEAVY SQUALLS CONTINUING... more

How Bush and McCain Differ on Taxes WASHINGTON, September 9, 2008 - This CBS reports explains just how McCain and Obama differ on taxes... more

Palin's Bridge Claim Sinks WASHINGTON, September 9, 2008 - Investigations reveal a different story about Sara Palin's refusal of Federal Earmarks... more

Former Abramoff Colleague Kevin Ring Indicted WASHINGTON, September 8, 2008 - On Sept. 5, 2008, a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C... more

Converting to Digital Television LIBERTY, September 8, 2008 - Its’ been a rather tiresome experience getting prepared for digital television but today... more

No Choice on Bailout LIBERTY, September 8, 2007 - The US Government had no choice but to bailout FannieMae and Freddie Mac. Their failure would... more

Record Number of Physicians Licensed in Texas AUSTIN, September 8, 2008 - The Texas Medical Board licensed more than 3,600 doctors in Fiscal Year... more

Sales Tax Holiday Aug 15th-17th AUSTIN, August 10, 2008 - Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 15, 16 and 17 - the state’s annual tax holiday... more

As Crude Oil Prices Tumble, So Do Gasoline Prices HOUSTON, August 9, 2008 - Gasoline prices fell another 7 cents last week in Texas as the average price for a gallon... more

New Era Begins on Lake Conroe CONROE, August 9, 2008 - There was a time when Lake Conroe was the perfect example of Mark Twain’s comment that “water is for fighting over... more

Anthrax Inestigation Closing a Chapter WASHINGTON, August 8, 2008 - The victims and family members of the 2001 anthrax mailings have waited patiently for nearly seven... more

Texas Must Maintain Economic Edge AUSTIN, August 6, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today accepted the Governor's Competitiveness Council's formal recommendations, which provide... more

Texas Responds to Edouard AUSTIN, August 5, 2008 – This morning, Tropical Storm Edouard came on shore near Sabine Pass, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to coastal... more

September 1st Deadline for Tow Truck Operators and Vehicle Storage Facility Employees AUSTIN, August 5, 2008 – The Texas Towing Act and the Vehicle Storage Facility... more

FDA Approves 2008-2009 Flu Vaccines WASHINGTON, August 5, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that it has approved this year's... more

Action Taken Against 2008 Summer Olympics Online Ticket Vendor AUSTIN, August 5, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today charged an online ticket broker... more

5.4 Million Texans and Louisianans in Tropical Storm Edouard’s Path HOUSTON, August 4, 2008 - Based on the projected path of Tropical Storm Edouard... more

Federal Minimum Wage to Increase to $6.55 on July 24 WASHINGTON, July 23, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Labor reminds employers and employees that the federal... more

ConocoPhillips Kicks Off a 'Profit Orgy' By Major Oil Companies SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 23, 2008 - ConocoPhillips is the smallest of the Big Five Oil companies, but... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, July 23, 2008 - TONIGHT OUTER RAIN BANDS FROM DOLLY WILL WORK THEIR WAY WESTWARD ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS... more

DOLLY UPGRADED TO A HURRICANE HOUSTON, July 22, 2008 - AT 400 PM CDT...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE DOLLY WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 24.6 NORTH... more

Disaster Declaration Issued in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Dolly AUSTIN, July 22, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today issued a disaster declaration in response to the imminent... more

Apple Reports Record Third Quarter Results CUPERTINO, July 22, 2008 - Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter ended... more

1.5 Million Texans In Tropical Storm Dolly’s Path WASHINGTON, July 22, 2008 - Based on the projected path of Tropical Storm Dolly, the U.S. Census Bureau today calculated... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, July 22, 2008 - TODAY AND TONIGHT OUTER RAINBANDS FROM STRENGTHENING TROPICAL STORM DOLLY WILL WORK... more

Hunter Education Classes Filling Up During Summer AUSTIN, July 22, 2008 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging hunters in need of certification... more

Resources Activated in Preparation for Tropical Storm Dolly AUSTIN, July 21, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today activated state resources, including 1,200 National Guard troops... more

Hunting Licenses Go On Sale August 15 AUSTIN, July 21, 2008 - New hunting and fishing licenses for 2008-09 will be available beginning Friday, Aug. 15, and the Texas Parks... more

Send Karl Rove to Jail WASHINGTON, July 18, 2008 - We call on the the House Judiciary Committee to cite Rove with contempt for failing to comply... more

Five Sex Offenders Arrested for Illegally Using Myspace.Com AUSTIN, July 17, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Cyber Crimes and Fugitive units arrested five... more

Reported Dollar Loss From Internet Crime Reaches All Time High WASHINGTON, July 16, 2008 - According to the 2007 Internet Crime Report, the Internet Crime... more

Agreements to Help Protect Texans From Identity Theft AUSTIN, July 16, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott reached settlement agreements with... more

What Obama Believes NEW YORK, July 13, 2008 - Despite the questions and persistent rumors about his religion, Barack Obama is a Christian and prays each day... more

American Heart Association Saddened by Death of Michael E. DeBakey HOUSTON, July 12, 2008 - Volunteers and staff of the American Heart Association extend... more

I’m Voting Republican WASHINGTON, July 12, 2008 – An informative YouTube.com video that was just too funny not to run. Don’t worry, “You’ll get exactly what you deserve."... more

Houston Leads in Growth, New Orleans Recovering WASHIINGTN, July 11, 2008 - New Orleans, hard-hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, was the fastest-growing... more

First prosecution Under Federal Agricultural Statute LAREDO, July 11, 2008 - A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employee has pleaded guilty to illegally... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER HOUSTON, July 11, 2008 - SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AS AN UPPER RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE DEVELOPS OVERHEAD... more

Texas Public Hunt Applications Now Online AUSTIN, July 11, 2008 -The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be conducting special drawings for hunts and applications... more

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Accepting Applications for Alligator Harvest ANAHUAC, July 11, 2008 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that an alligator... more

LCGS Meeting on July 26th LIBERTY, July 10, 2008 - The Liberty County Genealogy Society is to meet July 26th, at 10 am at the Price Daniel Meeting Room behind the Partlow House... more

Action Taken Against Four Drug Companies For Inflating Drug Prices AUSTIN, July 9, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today charged several generic drug... more

Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Season to Open July 15 AUSTIN, July 9, 2008 - The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will open... more

James Bond Arrested After One-Vehicle Crash WESTLAKE, July 8, 2008 - Around 8:10 PM on Tuesday an unknown caller notified the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department... more

IRS Deduction for Use of Personal Vehicle for Business WASHINGTON, July 8, 2008 - The 2008 reimbursement rate for the personal use of a vehicle for business... more

Medical Board Disciplines 92 Doctors AUSTIN, July 8, 2008 - At its June 26-27 meeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against 92 licensed physicians... more

FBI Tips on Avoiding Charity Fraud WASHINGTON, July 8, 2008 - In recent months, several natural disasters throughout the world—including floods, earthquakes, severe storms... more

Consumption Advisory Issued for Spotted Seatrout from Galveston Bay AUSTIN, July 8, 2008 - The Texas Department of State Health Services today advised limiting... more

Don't Run Out of Gas HOUSTON, July 7, 2008 - Motorists who allow their vehicle’s fuel tank to run near empty risk being stranded on the road and damaging expensive car parts... more

Our Nation’s Condition WASHINGTON, July 6, 2008 - "I think we are better off overall if you look at the entire eight-year period, when you look at the millions of jobs that have been... more

Discount Health Care Cards Pose As Health Insurance AUSTIN, July 5, 2008 - If an insurance offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is and it is probably not insurance... more

Statement by Gov. Rick Perry regarding the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling AUSTIN, June 28, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding... more

Houston Resident Indicted on Comuter Hacking Charge HOUSTON, June 25, 2008 – Danielle Duann, a former employee of the Life Gift Organ Donation Center in Houston... more

Agreement Reached To Protect Texans From Identity Theft AUSTIN, June 25, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has reached an agreement with two Austin... more

Sun Safety in the Texas Heat LIBERTY, June 24, 2008 - It’s that time again in Texas when the temperatures get up to three digit numbers, but it isn’t just the heat... more

Ethanol Mandate Harms Livestock, Food Industries WASHINGTON, D.C., June 24, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry, joined by industry leaders across the country... more

Prospective Winegrape Grower Workshop LIBERTY, June 24, 2008 - Economic Times may get so hard that we won't be able to afford to buy our wine at the store... more

How Firm a Foundation LIBERTY, June 22, 2008 – The lyrics of the hymn How Firm a Foundation were written by John Keith and published in 1787 and the familiar tune... more

I’m Voting Republican WASHINGTON, June 21, 2008 – An informative YouTube.com video that was just too funny not to run. Don’t worry, “You’ll get exactly what you deserve."... more

Gov. Rick Perry's Remarks: Fire at the Governor's Mansion AUSTIN, June 11, 2008 - I have seen many things in my time as governor, but few sights have left a deeper... more

Governor Perry Denies Disaster Declaration for Daisetta AUSTIN, June 11, 2008 - Liberty County Judge Phil Fitzgerald had requested assistance from the Governor’s... more

FBI Releases Preliminary Annual Crime Statistics for 2007 WASHINGTON, June 11, 2008 - According to the FBI's Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report released... more

Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry regarding the fire at the Texas Governor’s Mansion AUSTIN, June 9, 2008 - "We are heartbroken by the fire that... more

Best Ways to Get the Most from Vacation Budgets HOUSTON, June 9, 2008 - Alaska is the No. 1 destination that creates the most satisfying vacations for Texas travelers... more

Apple Introduces the New iPhone 3G SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2008 - Apple® today introduced the new iPhone™ 3G, combining all the revolutionary features of iPhone... more

Child-Nature Disconnect, Shows "Life’s Better Outside" AUSTIN, June 9, 2008 - "We have this rock in our yard we call our thinking rock. We’ll go out there and read... more

McCain's Katrina Deception Reveals Pattern of Distortions WASHINGTON, June 5, 2008 - During his media availability in Baton Rouge yesterday, John McCain told... more

Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella WASHINGTON, June 4, 2008 - CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states, the... more

Don't Let Your Vehicle Run Out of Gas HOUSTON, June 4, 2008 - Motorists who allow their vehicle’s fuel tank to run near empty risk being stranded on the road and... more

Legal Action Taken To Halt Houston Area Mortgage Scheme HOUSTON, June 4, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has obtained a temporary restraining order... more

DPS Launches Commercial Vehicle Safety Effort AUSTIN, June 4, 2008 - The Texas Department of Public Safety will inspect commercial vehicles throughout the state during... more

Texas Employers Receive $148 Million in UI Tax Refunds AUSTIN, June 3, 2008 – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has begun mailing $148 million in refund checks... more

The Future of Renewable Energy in Texas is Now HOUSTON, June 2, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today spoke at the American Wind Energy Association’s Wind Power 2008 Conference... more

More Record Gas Prices HOUSTON, June 2, 2008 - More record breaking pump prices for Texas motorists, according to AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch... more

Tropical Weather Outlook MIAMI HURRICANE CENTER, June 2, 2008 - THE REMNANTS OF ARTHUR CONTINUE TO PRODUCE WIDESPREAD CLOUDINESS... more

Confidential Address Program For Crime Victims AUSTIN, June 2, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today announced that family violence, stalking and... more

Plan Summer Outings with New Guide to Texas State Parks AUSTIN, June 2, 2008 - Texans reeling from soaring gasoline prices might want to consider vacationing this... more

Bush's War WASHINGTON, June 1, 2008 - On the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion, the full saga unfolds in the two-part FRONTLINE special Bush's War... more

McClelland Interview on MSNNBC WASHINGTON, June 1, 2008 - Scott McClelland, author of "What Happened," sits down with MSNBC for an interveiw last Thursday... more

Agreement Reached on Seating Florida and Michigan Delegations WASHINGTON, June 1, 2008 - Today, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean... more

Texas AAA Members Change Driving Habits HOUSTON, May 30, 2008 - Because of the record high gas prices of recent months, more than half of AAA Texas members... more

South Dakota Primary in Focus WASHINGTON, May 30, 2008 - With its primary on June 3, South Dakota’s 2007 population of 796,000 includes a higher percentage... more

Texans to Receive $2.4 Million From Auto Credit Insurance Companies AUSTIN, May 30, 2008 – Attorney General Greg Abbott today reached a settlement with... more

Memorial Day Travelers Pay Highest Pump Prices Ever HOUSTON, May 23, 2008 - Memorial Day travelers are paying the highest pump prices ever, according to... more

Action Taken Against Prepaid Calling Card Company AUSTIN, May 23, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today filed the state’s first legal enforcement action against... more

2008 Coastal Fishing Forecast Outstanding AUSTIN, May 23, 2008 - The Texas coastal fishing forecast for 2008 looks much improved compared to last year... more

Active 2008 Hurricane Season Prediction WASHINGTON, May 22, 2008 - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center announced... more

Memorial Day Holiday Travel Down Slightly HOUSTON, May 22, 2008 - Record high gas prices appear to be forcing some travelers to rethink their travel plans this Memorial Day... more

Slow Down, Wear Seatbelts & Drive Sober AUSTIN, May 22, 2008 - DPS is asking Texans to slow down, wear seatbelts and drive sober during the Memorial Day weekend... more

Free Family Fishing Day ANAHUAC, May 21, 2008 - Free Family Fishing Day Celebration at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Looking to get the family... more

Hurricane Season Almost Here WASHINGTON, May 20, 2008 - There’s no guarantee that this hurricane season will be as quiet for the United States as the past two seasons... more

Watch Remaining Primary Election Returns LIBERTY, May 20, 2008 – You can keeps tabs on the Oregon and Kentucky Primary Elections returns right here on i-dineout.com... more

Case Settled Against Merck For False Marketing Of Vioxx DALLAS, May 20, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today reached a $58 million settlement with... more

Scam E-Mails Seek Donations to Help Chinese Earthquake Victims WASHINGTON, May 20, 2008 - The FBI is asking people to beware of e-mails claiming to be raising... more

Free Web Service Connects Hunters With Places To Hunt AUSTIN, May 20, 2008 - Research surveys show that finding a place to hunt is a barrier for many people... more

Daisetta Sinkhole Continues to Grow DAISETTA, May 7, 2008 - Since midday on Wednesday the sinkhole on the property of DeLoach Vacuum Service in Daisetta... more

Texas Students Below National Average WASHINGTON, May 1, 2008 - Out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Vermont experienced the largest one-year and five-year... more

$30,000 Reward Offered AUSTIN, May 1, 2008 - Several East Texas businesses and District Attorney’s offices have put up a $30,000 reward for information... more

Purchase New Movies on iTunes Same Day as DVD Release CUPERTINO, May 1, 2008 - Apple® today announced that new movie releases from major film studios and premier... more

U.S. Hispanic Population Surpasses 45 Million WASHINGTON, May 1, 2008 - The nation’s Hispanic population increased 1.4 million to reach 45.5 million on July 1, 2007... more

North Carolina Pre-Primary Snapshot WASHINGTON, May 1, 2008 - With its primary on May 6, North Carolina is the nation’s ninth-fastest growing state... more

Federal Reserve Board of Govenors Issues Statement on Economic Outlook WASHINGTON, April 30, 2008 - The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to... more

DPS Trooper Shot, Killed During Traffic Stop TYLER, April 30, 2008 - A DPS trooper was shot and killed last night during a traffic stop in Marion County... more

Watch Remaining Primary Election Returns LIBERTY, April 30, 2008 – You can keeps tabs on the remaining primary election returns right here on livingstondailytimes.com... more

Indiana Primary Election Coming May 6th WASHINGTON, April 30, 2008 - With its primary on May 6, Indiana’s 2007 population of about 6.3 million includes a higher percentage... more

Austin-based Company Targeted Uninsured Pregnant Women AUSTIN, April 14, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today charged an Austin company with selling... more

Metal Recyclers Can Now Report Online AUSTIN, April 14, 2008 - Metal recycling entities can now register and report metal purchases online Using a new DPS website... more

Sick Around the World NEW YORK, April 13, 2008 - FRONTLINE teams up with T.R. Reid, a veteran foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, to find out how... more

Malt-O-Meal Recalls Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat Cereals WASHINGTON, April 12, 2008 - On April 5, Malt-O-Meal announced that it was voluntarily recalling its unsweetened... more

Emergency Action Taken Halt Sale Of Fake Driver's Licenses AUSTIN, April 10, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott charged a Houston company with selling... more

Website Launched to Fight Identity Theft MIDLAND, April 3, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has launched a new, consumer-friendly Web site to help Texans prevent... more

Dollar Loss from Internet Crime Reaches All-Time High WASHINGTON, April 3, 2008 - According to the 2007 Internet Crime Report, the Internet Crime Complaint Center... more

iTunes Top Music Retailer in the US CUPERTINO, April 3, 2008 - Apple® today announced that the iTunes® Store (www.itunes.com) surpassed Wal-Mart to become the number... more

TPW Commission Adopts 2008-2009 Hunting/Fishing Regulations AUSTIN, March 31, 2008 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, at its March 26 meeting, adopted... more

FDA Seeks Civil Penalties from Hearing Aid Manufacturer WASHINGTON, March 31, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it is seeking... more

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use “Blue Steel” and “Hero” Products WASHINGTON, March 27, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not... more

Despite Supply Glut, Consumers Face Soaring Gasoline Prices WASHINGTON, March 27, 2008 – Despite declining gasoline consumption, high inventory levels and increased... more

Pharmacy Customers Protected Against Identity Theft HOUSTON, March 26, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today reached an agreement with CVS Pharmacy... more

Former NFL Player & High School Coaach Arrested on Wire Fraud Charges LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2008 - A former player with the Tennessee Titans was arrested... more

Preventing Poisoning with Common Sense WASHINGTON, March 20, 2008 - Since 1962, National Poison Prevention Week has helped to educate people and help... more

FEMA Aid for Texas Wildfires Comes Up Short AUSTIN, March 20, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Texans... more

New Orleans’ Parishes Top Nation in Population Growth Rate WASHINGTON, March 20, 2008 - St. Bernard and Orleans, two Louisiana parishes hit hard by Hurricane Katrina... more

Houston ISD Employee Arrested For Child Pornography Possession HOUSTON, March 20, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Cyber Crimes Unit arrested... more

Secret History of the Credit Card, WASHINGTON, March 18, 2008 – Frontline and The New York Times join forces to investigate an industry few Americans fully understand… more

March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month AUSTIN, March 18, 2008 - Nearly 9,000 Texans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year. Those people will be... more

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate WASHINGTON, March 18, 2008 - The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate... more

Former Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced for Child Porn BEAUMONT, March 18, 2008 - United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced today that a former Nacogdoches County... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 18, 2008 - TONIGHT THERE IS A THREAT OF SEVERE STORMS AND HEAVY RAINFALL ON TODAY AS A STRONG UPPER LEVEL... more

Apple Releases Safari 3.1 CUPERTINO, March 18, 2008 - Apple® today introduced Safari™ 3.1, the world’s fastest web browser for Mac® and Windows PCs... more

Bankruptcy Judge Condemns Mortgage Rescue Scheme DALLAS, March 17, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Bankruptcy and Collections Division... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 17, 2008 - TONIGHT STRONG SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS AROUND 40 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED TODAY... more

Texas Hunting Accidents Continue Decline In 2007 AUSTIN, March 17, 2008 - Hunting accidents and fatalities in Texas continued their long-term decline in 2007, still down... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, March 16, 2008 - TONIGHT STRENGTHENING EASTERLY WINDS COULD REACH WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA THIS EVENING... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 14, 2008 - TONIGHT PATCHY SEA FOG OCCURRING OVER THE COASTAL WATERS WITHIN 20 NM OF THE SHORE... more

Gas Prices Reach New Highs HOUSTON, March 14, 2008 - Crude oil continued to climb to new heights this week pushing pump prices in most Texas cities to new record highs... more

Kenneth Magidson Named as Harris County District Attorney AUSTIN, March 14, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today named Kenneth Magidson of Houston as the Harris County... more

The Redesigned $5 Bill WASHNGTON, March 13, 2008 - The new $5 bills, which entered circulation on March 13, 2008, are safer, smarter and more secure... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 13, 2008 - THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO FORM OVER SOUTHEAST TEXAS... more

Men Sentenced for Beaumont I-10 Kidnapping BEAUMONT, March 12, 2008 - United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced today that two men have received... more

Gov. Perry Orders Tax Cuts for Texas Businesses AUSTIN, March 12, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today announced that an estimated 370,000 Texas businesses will be getting... more

FDA Issues Alert on Tussionex WASHINGTON, March 11, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an alert today on the safe and correct use of Tussionex... more

Take Your Sunblock and an Emergency Plan WASHINGTON, March 11, 2008 - This month, thousands of people will travel to destinations near and far to enjoy... more

The Millionaires Who Rule Us WASHINGTON, March 10, 2008 - “The very rich,” observed F. Scott Fitzgerald, “are different from you and me.” And nowhere... more

Results of Precinct Conventions LIVINGTON, March 9, 2008 – In Polk County approximately 878 Democrats attended their Precinct Conventions after the polls closed on Tuesday night... more

Troubling February Jobs Report, Largest Monthly Decline in Five Years WASHINGTON, March 8, 2008 - Troubling jobs report from the Labor Department, showed this week... more

On The Major Issues Neither Candidate is Pulling Ahead NEW YORK, March 8, 2008 - Sen. Hillary Clinton's primary victories in Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island have... more

DPS Reminds Spring Break Drivers to Slow Down, Drive Sober AUSTIN, March 7, 2008 - DPS troopers in the Valley and South Texas will have extra officers on duty in March... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook LIBERTY, March 7, 2008 - TONIGHT WINTRY PRECIPITATION HAS ENDED ACROSS THE BRAZOS VALLEY AND PINEY WOODS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS... more

Gas Prices Reach New Highs HOUSTON, March 7, 2008 - The statewide average for gas prices hit a new record high this week, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch... more

Time to Change Clocks and Take Stock WASHINGTON, March 7, 2008 - It's that time of the year again—time to turn your clocks ahead one hour before bed on Saturday... more

Business Spending on Technology Infrastructure $250 Billion in 2006 WASHINGTON, March 7, 2008 - U.S. businesses spent $250.7 billion on information and communication... more

Newton Men Indicted for Bank Robbery BEAUMONT, March 7, 2008 - United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced today that a federal grand jury has returned... more

Gov. Perry Awards $689,000 to Statewide Child I.D. Program AUSTIN, March 7, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today awarded more than $689,000 to the Sheriff’s Association... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 6, 2008 - TODAY AND TONIGHT AN APPROACHING NORTHERN COLD FRONT AND A COASTAL TROUGH... more

FDA Warns Companies Importing and Marketing Drugs Over the Internet WASHINGTON, March 6, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued... more

Home Foreclosure Rate Highest Ever WASHINGTON, March 6, 2008 - The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties stood at 5.82 percent of... more

Polk County Election Returns

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Texas in Focus WASHINGTON, March 3, 2008 - Texas, which is holding its presidential primaries on March 4, had a 2007 population of about 24 million that grew... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 3, 2008 - TONIGHT THE THREAT FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS HAS ENDED WITH THE PASSAGE OF THE FRONT... more

Action Taken to Halt Badge Fraud Scheme HOUSTON, March 3, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott obtained a temporary injunction against Brian Brumfield and... more

The US Economic Outlook WASHINGTON, March 2, 2008 - Below is a summary of a report issued to Congress on February 27, 2008 by the Federal Reserve Board... more

Industry Thwarts Action on Bill to Stop Foreclosures WASHINGTON, March 2, 2008 - Yesterday the mortgage lending industry successfully stopped a Senate bill... more