Tyler-Longview, Texas News

Ryan Dobson to Speak at Christian Homes and Family Services Fundraiser
Christian Homes and Family Services will present Ryan Dobson at its annual fundraising banquet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dobson is the son of Dr. James and Shirley Dobson, founders of Focus on the Family ministries based in Colorado.
Tyler Morning Telegraph  –  Sep 29, 2008 09:21 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Rose Heights Church Breaks Ground on $6 Million Community Center
"Keeping kids off the street and giving them something to do and somewhere to go," was one reason why Tyler Police Chief Gary Swindle came to a groundbreaking at Rose Heights Church on Sunday. The event officially opened a $6 million project to "minister to the whole person" thro ... more »
Tyler Morning Telegraph  –  Sep 29, 2008 09:16 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Earning college credit: Rising costs forcing students to use plastic
She has two scholarships, a government stipend and two student loans, but it isn't enough to fully fund a college education.
Longview News-Journal  –  Sep 29, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Longview Partnership seek funds to repair building
The Longview Partnership is seeking funds to make "critical repairs to the east retaining wall and a portion of the parking lot," according to a news release from the organization on Monday.
Longview News-Journal  –  Sep 29, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Investigators charge Quitman man in deaths of wife, stepson
Wood County Sheriff's investigators have charged Jason Payne, 38, with two counts of murder in connection to the shooting deaths of his wife and stepson, according to a news release from the sheriff's department.
Longview News-Journal  –  Sep 29, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

U.S. Rep. Gohmert plans speech against bail out
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert plans to address the House of Representatives today about his stand on the Paulson Bail Out plan, according to a news release from Gohmert's office.
Longview News-Journal  –  Sep 29, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Gregg commissioners approve $20,000 donation to American Red Cross
The Gregg County Commissioners Court authorized a $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross at its Monday morning meeting.
Longview News-Journal  –  Sep 29, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Witness: White man driving van linked to KFC murders
BRYAN — A Kilgore man told jurors on Monday that he saw a van driven by a white man leaving a former Kentucky Fried Chicken on the night in 1983 that five people were kidnapped from the restaurant and then killed.
Longview News-Journal  –  Sep 29, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

USDA Rural Development awards more than $200,000 for learning programs
The White Oak Independent School District has been chosen for a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant from the United State Department of Agriculture-Rural Development office.
Longview News-Journal  –  Sep 29, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

First Baptist Church of Hallsville opens new worship, activity center
HALLSVILLE — An old church in Hallsville is getting younger, dedicating a dual-purpose structure Sunday that testifies of its commitment to children.
Longview News-Journal  –  Sep 29, 2008 03:54 AM [GMT]  –  comment?