Arp VFD’s Coats for Kids
Arp Volunteer Fire Department has its COATS FOR THE KIDS in October to benefit kid lacking coats in the Arp area. The drop off place is at the fire station. Any questions, call 903-859-5232.
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE The City of Overton will conduct a Public Hearing on September 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Overton City Hall regarding the city property tax increase from $0.5559 per $100.00 property tax value to $0.56034 per $100.00 property tax value.
City Council meeting change
Overton City Council is scheduled to meet 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, for a public hearing of the proposed tax rate. Citizens are welcome to attend to make comments or ask questions of the council members, mayor or city manager. The meeting is scheduled to convene in council chambers, which may be entered on the side [...]
What a difference a fortnight makes
July 30, 2010
Weather permitting, the work continues on and near the football field at Overton High School. This July 13 photo was taken from the cemetery. Charlotte Heldenbrand/Press photo
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Christopher Early
July 30, 2010
CHRISTOPHER EARLY ARP — Memorial services for Christopher Early, 31, Arp, will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at 16451 FM 850, Arp and at 6:00 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, at Haven of Hope Church, 1617 Main Blvd. in Brownwood. Mr. Early died Sunday, July 19, 2010 near Tyler. He was born March 12, 1979 in [...]
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Ruth McConnico
July 30, 2010
NEW LONDON — Graveside services for Ruth McConnico, 93, Clear Lake City, formerly of New London, will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Birdston Cemetery, Streetman, under direction of Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home, Overton. Mrs. McConnico died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in a Clear Lake Assisted Living. She was born Oct. 3, 1916 in Streetman [...]
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RR Commissioner Jones warns on energy act changes
July 29, 2010
AUSTIN — Texas Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones’ statement on the amendment to H.R. 3534, the “Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act” “It is my understanding that HR 3534, which is a combination of several bills, is making its way through Congress and may be up for a vote on Friday. This bill usurps the [...]
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Texas RR Commissioner uneasy with fed’s usurping state’s regulatory authority
July 26, 2010
AUSTIN — Texas Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones has weighed in on the devastating effects to states from the passage of HR 5626, the Blowout Prevention Act 2010, by Congressman Henry Waxman (D-California). Among the additional layers of new regulations, the new law would require that every state’s oil and gas regulatory agency have its rules [...]
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Thank you, Pat Beets
July 22, 2010
Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to pat Beets and his crew that planned, staged and executed the July 4th fireworks show this year. If anyone has had experience in presenting this type of public display they know the effort and the hours that are spent prior to [...]
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