Celebrate Halloween Nature Style at Jones Park
Although people often associate Halloween with pumpkin carving, costumes and trick-or-treating for candy, there are many other ways of enjoying the All Hallows Eve festivities. Jesse H. Jones …
Day: October 23, 2001
Houston Rockets announce increased security measures affecting fans
The Houston Rockets last week announced increased security that will be implemented for the 2001-02 National Basketball Association season.There will be numerous additional security measures put in place …
Houston to lead large metros in growth rate
Among the nations 40 largest regional economies, Houston will have the highest growth rate in real Gross Area Product from the second quarter of 2001 through the second …
Congressional Immigration caucus pushes for reforms of visa laws
A group of lawmakers is pressing for stricter standards for those entering the country and expanded monitoring of those allowed in.The Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus issued a package …
Shelter seeks pet foster families
Harris County Rabies/Animal Control is seeking potential foster families for animals awaiting adoption. For information, please call 281-999-3191.The Shelter advises people who have lost a pet or are …
DPS issues statement regarding issuance of drivers licenses
The Texas Department of Public Safety has no plans to change its rules or procedures regarding licensing of persons who do not have a Social Security number.The Texas …
Teague Middle shows their patriotism
Teague Middle School principal Mike Gallien, left, leads students in the Pledge of Allegiance on Friday, Oct. 12, in the cafeteria. Schools throughout Aldine ISD recited the pledge …
Grantham hosts teachers from the Philippines
Grantham Academy for Engineering has the privilege of hosting three teachers from the Philippines this school year. Ms. Annabelle C. Galang of Palompon, Leyte, Ms. Hazel Rojas of …
Proposition 8 will give a big boost to state parks, youth and outdoors
On my annual visit to the Texas Parks and Wildlife sponsored Texas Wildlife Expo, I learned a lot about what our state is doing to preserve our outdoor …