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

ARTICLES WORTH READING FROM AlterNet Keep Taxing the Mega-Rich WASHINGTON, March 29, 2009 -Billionaire Warren Buffett testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday in defense of the federal estate taS... more A ‘Teachable Moment’ About Socialism for the Rich NEW YORK, March 29, 2008 - Progressives usually fight for the interests of those at the middle and bottom at the expense... 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