January 26, 2011 
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RJH donating ‘pennies for peace’
Fundraiser provides educational opportunities in Pakistan, Afghanistan
Community
Libraries: An essential resource we must support
Even though Texas has one of the largest and most diverse populations in the country, we still lag behind national averages in library funding and resources
Sports
At a loss: Rusk, J’ville, NS suffer district setbacks last week
Eagles, Lady Eagles, Lady Hornets lose twice; Indians and Maidens lose once; Wells’ boys win twice, including battle of state-ranked teams
Schools
East Texas counties to receive $3.2 million as part of the Secure Rural Schools Act
In Texas, $3.2 million will be distributed to the 12 counties in East Texas with national forest lands.
Business
Agencies Host Forum for Historically Underutilized Businesses
TWC, TRS to present 11th Annual Purchasing and HUB Connection in February
The study shows that Texas A&M and other locally headquartered members of the A&M System had at least a direct impact of almost $1.5 billion
With the addition of the multiplier effect—reflecting the number of times a dollar is spent and re-spent as it passes through the local economy—the total impact reaches the estimated $3.73 billion level.
Colleges
SFA Repertory Dance Company to perform
The concert features works by dance program faculty and guest artists.
Texas A&M helps broaden horizons
Event led 14 public school administrators from nine Texas school districts on a week-long educational tour
SFA to screen ‘Digital Nation’
Douglas Rushkoff’s documentary was filmed for PBS’ “Frontline” and first aired February 2010. The 78-minute film about our digital culture examines topics such as limited attention spans of multitaskers, computer gaming addiction, social relationships, virtual experiences and teaching with technology.
Food
East Texas Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Conference set Feb. 15
New federal food safety law to be discussed
Historical
Museum Seeks Stories of Local Veterans During World War II
The exhibition opens July 15, 2011 and examines and particularly celebrates the role of Jewish servicemen and women who labored on and off the battlefield during World War II and whose stories have long been overlooked due in part to the prevalence of a once widely held, though fallacious belief that Jews did not serve in the military.
BOB BOWMAN’S EAST TEXAS
An outspoken man
Outdoors
Possible State Record Spotted Bass Reported from Lake Alan Henry
If the tests are positive, the fish will become the new state record spotted bass, eclipsing the previous record of 5.56 pounds caught from Lake O’ the Pines in 1966.
Splash Returns to Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
New display features former world record blue catfish.
News Briefs
Super Outdoor Expo Slated Feb. 3-5 in Fort Worth
Rusk police see ‘red’ last Wednesday
Sexual assault allegation, foot chase, car chase, mistaken identity tied together by 2 suspects wearing red shirts
P&Z, city to consider zone request
Unconfirmed reports are that McDonalds is considering site near Weston Inn, pocket park
County airport advisory board reappointed
Commissioners reappoint Barry Hughes to NET RMA
Alto Council votes to rescind pay raises
Council also votes to start roundup on delinquent warrants
News
Sen. Robert Nichols details this week’s ‘5 Cents’
Inauguration, rules and budget discussions highlight the last week in Austin
Agriculture
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE www.TexasAgriculture.gov
TDA Market Recap for Jan. 24
Texas crop, weather
Rain and snow come, but many areas remain moisture-short
CATTLE ON FEED UP 6 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR
Texas commercial feeders marketed 400,000 head during December, down 2 percent from last year and down 9 percent from the November total.
Area Interest
TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
DECEMBER PERMITS TO DRILL
Texas Department of Transportation
Upcoming projects announced
Texas Department of Transportation Tyler Distric
Here's a quick look at events and work planned in the Tyler District
Health
New Year diet goals require reasonable expectations
Improving your health is always a great idea
UNT EXPERTS LIST TOP PREVENTABLE BIRTH DEFECTS AS PART OF PREVENTION MONTH EFFORTS
Birth Defects Still Affect Some 160,000 Babies Each Year In The U.S.
$2.5 million from Department of Defense funds trauma research
Baylor Medical school has received a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to continue their work examining the role of the protein interleukin-6, or IL-6, in resuscitation after trauma and hemorrhagic shock.
Pets
Pet Talk-Cold Weather Colic in Horses
Colic is a symptom of abdominal pain and can take the form of digestive problems, intestinal blockage, or a twisted intestine among other possibilities
Statewide
Investigators zero in on Most Wanted Sex Offender
Reward increased to $7,500
100-YEAR-OLD TEXAS PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU WELCOMES NEW YEAR WITH A NEW CENTURY OF MEDIA MONITORING
Newspapers were our primary source of information back in 1910. They still are in 2011
VOTER ID PASSES SENATE
This controversial measure seeks to prevent in-person voting fraud, but opponents contended the bill would unfairly impact minority, disabled and elderly voters.
