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I have heard several individuals questioning why the City is cutting trees in the Community Forest. Simply put, it is for the health of the forest. We must ensure that our kids and grandkids have the same beautiful timberland that we are enjoying. More ... HOUSTON, TX; May 1, 2009— NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) has completed its $287.5 million acquisition of Reliant Energy's retail business which provides electricity service to more than 1.7 million customers in Texas. The sale, announced on March 2 and closed effective today, creates a stronger and more reliable competitive business that benefits Texas consumers. More ... Air Force Airman Timothy A. Rantala graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. More ... The end of the spring semester is a busy time for schools and Buffalo parents may want to peruse the following calendar of events released this week by BISD. 'Bet your family calendar will be affected by something on this list! More ... Buffalo High School academic coordinator Dana Morris reports that several of the school's UIL academic teams competed in a state wide online invitational meet this spring. The competition pitted students from all over the state and from all school sizes in the Best of Texas competition. More ... On April 14, 2009 the Jewett Civic Center was filled to the brim with Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) members for the District 8 Spring Conference. The District includes 16 counties and Judi Kirkpatrick, Mayor of Jewett, welcomed all 174 EE club members and guests present. Leon County did a great job as Host County for all our visitors. More ... While the Swine Flu itself may not yet have been identified in this area, there HAVE definitely been secondary effects resulting from the disease which are affecting our schools. More ... Mark your calendars for the 2009 Spring Home Garden Tour on May 16, 2009 sponsored by The Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Leon County. This year's tour features 2 private gardens in the western portion of the county one demonstrating the use of shade plants and the other how to use a pool in the layout. More ... On Thursday morning, April 23, at about 4:30 in the morning, a train with four locomotive engines and 50 freight cars came upon a bridge at Keechi Creek that was engulfed in flames. News spread quickly and workers began the difficult task of getting trucks and equipment to the site of the accident. More ... A Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, May 5th, at 1 p.m. Mandy Patrick, with AgriLife Extension Family-Consumer Sciences, will be speaking on "A Healthy Plate". For more information, contact Crockett Resource Center for Independent Living, 1020 Loop 304 East, Crockett, Texas, 936- 544-2811. More ... The Oakwood Independent School District Board of Trustees met in its regular meeting on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Administrative Boardroom. More ... Dear Editor, It 's a good day to speak out against the sale of liquor. It's a good day to be honest about the dangers of alcohol. It's a good day to remember those who have died as a result of it. It's a good day. More ... |
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