The News

LNVA meets with officials regarding drought

As the drought that started nearly a year ago has dragged on, gradually wearing away the amount of water in Lake Sam Rayburn’s conservation pool, LNVA general manager Scott Hall has been prompted to take a step further and increase the water shortage status from a moderate water shortage to a severe water shortage.

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Funeral Procession for PFC David Drake

PFC David Drake October 7, 1989 - September 28, 2011

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The ban is back

After several weeks without a burn ban in place, Orange County will go back to fire-free as of this past Monday, Oct. 3. County Emergency Management Director Jeff Kelley told Commissioners Court that he checked with fire departments in the county and fire calls had not been out of the ordinary the week prior, but an overview of the county’s level of fire threat is back in the red meaning a ban is back in order.

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The ban is back

After several weeks without a burn ban in place, Orange County will go back to fire-free as of this past Monday, Oct. 3. County Emergency Management Director Jeff Kelley told Commissioners Court that he checked with fire departments in the county and fire calls had not been out of the ordinary the week prior, but an overview of the county’s level of fire threat is back in the red meaning a ban is back in order.

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Alzheimer’s group here to help

A group of local philanthropists hoping to bring awareness to the growing problem of Alzheimer’s disease want Southeast Texans to know there is a place to turn for help.

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