DMN: Rick Perry: Political office is a "pulpit" and "God has put me in this place"

07/14/11 Texas evangelicals are circulating the transcript on the Internet of Rick Perry's meeting in May with a group in Longview to lay the groundwork for his Christian prayer summit in Houston.

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Forest fire reported near Henderson

07/14/11 East Texas firefighters are working on a large fire in a wooded area south of Henderson on FM 225. The Texas Forest Service tells KETK they have taken control of the situation. read more

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Transcript shows Gov. Rick Perry likening his job to a pulpit

07/14/11 share: digg facebook twitter Employing deeply religious language that national experts say affords both power and peril for his political career, Gov. Rick Perry in late May told a group of East Texas business leaders that he was "called to the ministry" at age 27, suggested that the governor's office was his pulpit and that God put him "in this place at this time to do his will." According to a ...

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Big Texas Baby: Texas Woman Gives Birth to 16 Pound Baby Boy!

07/14/11 A big baby from Texas weighing in at 16 pounds gave parents Janet Johnson and Micael Brown one hell of a shock. Hefty JaMichael Brown, who was born at more than TWICE the weight of a normal baby, is believed to be the heaviest newborn to arrive at Good Michael Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, Texas. [...]

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Cuffed for 07-14-11

07/14/11 n Christopher Karl Cook, black, 22, 224 Wyche St., Bossier City, Possession Marijuana Misdemeanorn Kimberley Jene Worrell, white, 30, 236 BB Lane, Shreveport, DP Drunk, DP Fightingn Terry Gene Hudson, white, 28, 5814 Hwy 480, Coushatta La., DP Fighting, DP Drunk, Fugitiven Christopher Lynn Snowden, black, 50, 515.5 Yarbourgh St., Bossier City, Fugitiven Matthew Thomas Buie, white, 24, 236 BB ...

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Police report

07/14/11 Khalyn Wynette Murray, 22, 3907 S. Garrett St., Marshall, robbery, 2:39 a.m., Tuesday. De'Yana Monet Jones, 20, 100 Stone Creek Drive, Marshall, robbery, 2:52 a.m., Tuesday.

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Friday, July 8, 2011 - 11:05

07/13/11 The Daily World CASTLE ROCK -- Hoquiam won its opening two games in the Southern Washington State 12-year-old Cal Ripken Baseball Tournament on Thursday at Castle Rock. A three-run sixth inning gave the Hoquiamites a 7-6 win over Kennewick American. They also clubbed Western of Longview, 13-1 in...

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Longview vehicle burglars injure homeowner

07/06/11 On 7-3-2011 at 2:42 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle burglary in the 1200 Block of South Fredonia Street. Upon arrival, the victim told Police she heard voices outside her home. The victim went outside and observed four black males. read more

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Perry names Gregg County health leader to post

07/06/11 Gov. Rick Perry announced Tuesday he has selected Gregg County Health Authority administrator Michelle Skyrme to serve on the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. read more

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3 businesses caught in TABC sting

07/06/11 Three East Texas retailers sold alcohol to minors during the latest round of TABC stings.

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Longview police warn of telephone scam

07/06/11 Longview Police are warning people to be on guard against telephone scams. read more

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Wood County officials seeking suspect in reported rape

07/06/11 Wood County deputies are searching for 43-year-old man in connection with the rape of a Mineola woman. read more

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Congressmen take tour on Caddo Lake, seek solution to invasive plant

06/28/11 U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert points out various plant species to Rep. John Fleming of Louisiana while giant salvinia expert Dr. Randy Westbrooks indicates other aquatic plants Monday during a tour of Caddo Lake to view invasive plants.

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One injured when small plane crashes at Gladewater airport, officials say

06/28/11 A small plane crashed at Gladewater Municipal Airport on U.S. 271 South this morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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Residents in North Longview might lose power Wednesday morning

06/28/11 Resident in North Longview near the intersection of Bill Owens and H.G. Mosley parkways might lose electric power early tomorrow.

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House makes last effort for anti-groping bill

06/28/11 The Texas House will get a chance vote on a bill that would criminalize inappropriate, invasive searches by federal employees, even though the chances of it passing are a long shot.

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Texas bill on TSA pat-downs facing final showdown today

06/28/11 The House will consider the anti-groping bill on the special session's last day.

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Experimental airplane crashes at Gladewater airport

06/28/11 An East Texas pilot is in the hospital after crashing his experimental airplane.

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Community notebook: VLC masters row to medals

06/28/11 Several members of Vancouver Lake Crew earned first-place medals during the Northwest Masters Regional Rowing Regatta, held Friday through Sunday on Vancouver Lake.

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Datebook: Tuesday, June 28, 2011

06/28/11 Take Off Pounds Sensibly No. 1111, 10 a.m. today, Green Street Recreation Center, 814 S. Green St., Longview. Information: (903) 758-7618; (903) 236-7880.

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