MacArthur High alum dies at UT Austin frat house
MacArthur High alum Phanta Jack Phoummarath, 18, died December 10 in a fraternity house on the University of Texas campus in Austin. The Travis County medical examiner ruled …
Day: December 20, 2005
Dr. Alton Smith named to succeed Emmett W. Hill on AISD Board
During the Dec. 13 Aldine ISD Board of Education meeting, Dr. Alton Smith was named to fill the unexpired term of former Trustee Emmett W. Hill, who resigned …
Coach survives shot in head after school bus attack
Police are still searching for whoever shot at the Jesse Jackson Academy school bus December 9 as it was stopped in the 5800 block of Mesa Drive at …
Commissioner Garcia to run again
EAST HARRIS COUNTYHarris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia Garcia is asking voters to give her four more years in office.On Dec. 3, the first day of filing for …
AG works with counties across Texas to help crime victims
Law enforcement officers are responsible for bringing criminals to justice. Its our job. Yet, our duty to serve and protect also compels us to reach out to victims …
Christmas celebrations vary around world
Christmas 2005! It is almost here and the young children of Christendom can hardly wait as these final days and hours tick down to the special night, Christmas …
Does life really begin at 60?
Read with interest this morning the article about the first batch of baby boomers turning 60 beginning 2006. Oh Lordy I thought, that includes yours truly. Just think, …
Is Indy-Seattle game a preview of Super Bowl 40?
First things first: Heres wishing all of you a safe and happy holiday season. This is a wonderful time of year to be with family and friends, so …