Texas

Forum Trading, Inc. claims devices will lower electric bills, extend household appliance life

May 14, 2008 -- AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott obtained a temporary restraining order and limited asset freeze Monday against Forum Trading, Inc.

Fake power saver products: Photo courtesy Texas AG

The state’s legal enforcement action charges the Texas-based company, which is organized as a multi-level marketing scheme with independent distributors, with marketing energy devices it falsely claims will significantly reduce power consumption, extend the life of household appliances and save consumers money.    » read more »

May 09, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez, 21, of Mission, Texas, died May 6 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered small arms fire and a rocket-propelled grenade attack.

He was assigned to the 43rd Combat Engineer Company, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.

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11 May 2008 -- Jenna Bush - the 26-year-old daughter of President and Mrs. Bush - was married Saturday night in a small, private affair at her family's ranch in Crawford, Texas.

The bride and her husband, 30-year-old Henry Hager (son of the head of the Republican Party in Virginia) were married outdoors at twilight in front of a cross and altar built for the event from local limestone. About 200 guests attended.

Speaking to reporters later, President Bush called the wedding "spectacular," saying the vows were exchanged just as the sun was setting. He added, "we're mighty blessed."

The person who performed the wedding, Reverend Kirbyjon Caldwell, is a Houston minister and longtime Bush advisor, although he has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama in this year's presidential campaign.    » read more »

May 04, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Jeffrey F. Nichols, 21, of Granite Shoals, Texas, died May 1 in Baghdad from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Polk, La.

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May 03, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence D. Ezell, 30, of Portland, Texas, died April 30 in Baghdad of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during combat operations.

He was assigned to the 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group, Fort Carson, Colo.

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May 01, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Clay A. Craig, 22, of Mesquite, Texas, died April 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when he received small arms fire during combat operations.

He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.    » read more »

April 30, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died April 28 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their forward operating base with indirect fire.

Killed were:

Pfc. Adam L. Marion, 26, of Mount Airy, North Carolina. He was assigned to the 171st Engineer Company, North Carolina Army National Guard, Saint Pauls, N.C.

Sgt. Marcus C. Mathes, 26, of Zephyrhills, Florida. He was assigned to the 94th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located at Fort Polk, La.    » read more »

31 year member of the United Steelworkers, DNC Member John Patrick Backs Obama

May 01, 2008 -- Chicago, IL -- Today, a Texas superdelegate backed Barack Obama, citing his record of standing up for working families and opposing trade deals that fail to protect American workers.

Senator Barack Obama: Photo by Barack Obama campaign

The endorsement by Texas DNC Member John Patrick, who is also a 31 year member of the United Steelworkers (USW) as well as a Vice President of the Texas AFL/CIO, brings the total number of superdelegates to endorse Barack Obama to 249. Senator Obama is 283 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.    » read more »

April 29, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. David P. McCormick, 26, of Fresno, Texas, died April 28 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his forward operating base came under rocket attack.

He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

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April 25, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died April 23 in Golden Hills, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a vehicle incident.

They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Killed were:

Pfc. John T. Bishop, 22, of Gaylord, Michigan.

1st Lt. Timothy W. Cunningham, 26, of College Station, Texas.

The incident is under investigation.    » read more »

Requests Federal RFS Mandate Waiver

Apr. 25, 2008 -- AUSTIN – Seeking immediate relief from skyrocketing food costs, Texas Governor Rick Perry today asked the federal government for a 50 percent waiver from the federal renewable fuel standard (RFS) mandate for ethanol produced from grain.

Combine harvester: Photo by lapstrake (CC)    » read more »

April 22, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos, 22, of El Paso, Texas, was found dead in Dubai on April 21 due to a non-combat related incident.

He was assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Support Squadron 22, which was attached to the USNS Arctic.

The incident is under investigation.

Source: DOD

April 19, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Jason L. Brown, 29, of Magnolia, Texas, died April 17 in Sama Village, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked using small arms fire and grenades.

He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.

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Voluntary Pollution Controls in Texas Only Reduced Pollution By .25 Percent

April 16, 2008 -- AUSTIN, Texas - Nearly a decade after proposing voluntary pollution controls as governor of Texas, President Bush today announced voluntary greenhouse gas reductions for polluters nationwide. However, based on the failure of these policies in Texas, it is doubtful that voluntary emissions caps will achieve the goals Bush has outlined.

Dallas in smog: Photo by Megan (CC)    » read more »

HelioVolt to create 160 high-wage jobs in Central Texas

Apr. 15, 2008 -- AUSTIN – Texas Governor Rick Perry today announced the state will invest $1 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in HelioVolt Corp. of Austin for the construction of a 125,000 square foot manufacturing facility and development space to test and produce the company’s thin-film solar power cells, which convert sunlight into electricity. The deal will create nearly 160 jobs and $62 million in capital investment.

Thin-film solar array: Photo courtesy NREL    » read more »