January 14, 2010 RSS feed / News

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Unpredictability of newsroom can often lead to harsh results

The newspaper industry is often harsh. It can take a toll on even the most experienced and tested newspaper professional — and usually does. More...

Hensarling nominates West Point candidate

U.S. Republican Rep. Jeb Hensarling has announced the nomination of Andrea Lynn Plunk of Tool to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Armstrong attends Eustace High School. More...

CRIMESTOPPERS

Henderson County Crimestoppers can use your help in solving a felony burglary. On Jan. 1, between 3 and 3:30 a.m., the Super Food Mart on FM 315 south of Chandler was burglarized. A large quantity of cigarettes was taken. More...

BOB BOWMAN’S EAST TEXAS

Texas town Fawil gets its name by accident, local history holds

Fawil, it has been said, is a town that got its name by accident. When Fonzo A. Wilson, a native Georgian who came to Texas in the early l890s, built a sawmill in 1905, he decided to paint a sign on his mill. More...

HENDERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity from Nov. 1, 2009, to Dec. 31, 2009: Criminal Law Enforcement Division Calls answered by deputies, 23, 649. Cases for- warded to investigators, 1,283. More...

TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL

Texas ranks second in identity-theft complaints

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Texas ranks second in the nation for identity theft complaints. More...

FOREST GROVE

For the third Saturday show in January, Forest Grove is presenting Rhones Quarter, FM 852, and Wise County. These are some of the best bluegrass bands in East Texas. Ticket prices apply for adults; children 12 and under are free with an adult. More...

CHECKLIST CHARLIE

A shiny new piece of hitech equipment with a big red velveteen bow was parked in my driveway Christmas morning. It seems my husband believes I should have a new vehicle every 200,000 miles or every 10 years, whether I am ready or not. More...