Killeen, TX (October 27, 2012) – The final weekend in October holds the events of Killeen’s first-ever Family Adventure Outdoor Expo. With over 70 vendors, the outdoor expo is certain to appeal to a wide variety of all who attend. The free event, open to the public, begins on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center located at 3601 South WS Young Drive.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 24, 2012: The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), along with 16 other local, regional, and national organizations petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today to require the oil and gas extraction industry—including companies engaged in fracking—to report to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The oil and gas extraction industry has long used and released large amounts of TRI-listed toxic chemicals, and this has dramatically increased in the last decade with the rapid spread of horizontal hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”).
Today’s petition would finally make this information available for the first time to citizens, communities, and lawmakers. The full text of the petition is available online at: http://www.environmentalintegrity.org/news_reports.php.
Lisa Wagnon has reportedly turned herself in to Travis County Sheriff’s Department earlier today (Oct. 25). However, an online search of the Travis County Jail population that is updated every 15 minutes (https://public.co.travis.tx.us/sips/default.aspx) shows that L. Wagnon is not in the Travis County jail at this time. She may have paid the $10,000 bond to be released. She is not listed among the active inmate population at the Bell County Jail as of 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25. http://www.co.bell.tx.us/Sheriff/CSTMR/bjaactlst.htm
Judge Ted Duffield issued a warrant late on Oct. 24 for the arrest of Lisa Marie Wagnon, age 48, for the second degree felony of Improper Relationship between and Educator and a Student.
Lisa Wagnon has reportedly turned herself in to Travis County Sheriff’s Department earlier today (Oct. 25). However, an online search of the Travis County Jail population that is updated every 15 minutes (https://public.co.travis.tx.us/sips/default.aspx) shows that L. Wagnon is not in the Travis County jail at this time. She may have paid the $10,000 bond to be released.
She is not listed among the active Bell County Jail inmates as of 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25. http://www.co.bell.tx.us/Sheriff/CSTMR/bjaactlst.htm
Judge Ted Duffield issued a warrant late on Oct. 24 for the arrest of Lisa Marie Wagnon, age 48, for the second degree felony of Improper Relationship between and Educator and a Student.
The Central Texas Business Resource Center will conduct a seminar with The Cross Timbers Procurement Center at the Killeen Workforce Center. The session titled Understanding Government Contracting and Assembling Technical Proposals is for anyone wanting to participate in the government contracting process (Commodity, Services or Construction). Government procurement resources are abound on the Internet, but knowing where to look and what to ignore can be an overwhelming and time consuming dilemma for the small business owner.
Peter Malof
Texas News Service
ROCKPORT, Texas – Its cultivation is banned in Texas, but it is poised to become a lucrative crop in other states if proposed new federal rules are approved. Conservationists are concerned that some species being considered for bio-fuel status by the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) will cause more problems than they solve.
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Chris Thomas
Texas News Service
AUSTIN, Texas – More than a dozen attorneys representing about 600 Texas school districts laid out their case on Monday that the state education funding system is inefficient, outmoded and favors wealthy districts over poor ones. They contend that over time, the system has eroded many students’ chances of getting a good education. Five other cases have alleged as much since the 1980s.
Texas News Service
Chris Thomas
Texas News Service
AUSTIN, Texas – More than a dozen attorneys representing about 600 Texas school districts laid out their case on Monday that the state education funding system is inefficient, outmoded and favors wealthy districts over poor ones. They contend that over time, the system has eroded many students’ chances of getting a good education. Five other cases have alleged as much since the 1980s.
Join Salado Wine Seller on Friday, October 26, 5-8 pm for the juried art show, “Uncorked”. The Salado Winery gallery will be filled with selected art which will be available for sale through January 2013.
“Uncorked” will showcase some of the finest artists from around Texas set in the spacious art venue in the historic Village of Salado. Patrons will enjoy the masterpieces of local artists in the spacious interior of the Salado Winery while sipping Texas wines.
In honor of this event, Salado Winery will also release the first of its 2012 vintage chardonnay to “pair” with the local art. These Salado grapes were picked just 4 months ago, fermented, aged and bottled on location.
“2 for the Price of 1!” Right next door, the Public Arts League of Salado will simultaneously host an artists’ and art patrons’ reception with refreshments and a viewing of an incredible film detailing the installation of the largest outdoor sculpture project in America.
The Public Arts League of Salado and Keep Salado Beautiful hosted the first anniversary celebration of the Salado Sculpture Garden starting with a gala preview party 6 p.m. Oct. 26 in the garden at 113 Salado Plaza Drive.