Civilized life, as Americans have come to know it, remains an elusive goal to most of southeast Texas. The destruction of utilities by Hurricane Ike has left millions without electricity, gas, water, and sewer service. The restoration of basic services may still...
Hurricane Ike aftermath Hurricane Ike is gone; yet, for thousands of displaced people the nightmare has only begun. It will likely take years for the southeast Texas coast to fully recover. Significant damage from wind and water penetrates east Texas as far as...
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Population Centers: Hurricane Ike continues to strengthen as it moves toward the western Gulf of Mexico. Texas residents on the coast are warned to either evacuate, or make preparations to weather what...
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US Economy Collapsing McCain’s Nevada bank fails Regulators on Friday shut down Silver State Bank, saying the Nevada bank failed because of losses on loans, mainly in commercial real estate and land development. Andrew K. McCain, son of Republican...
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Southeastern US, Gulf of Mexico in for a Rough Week With Hurricane Gustav, a category 4 storm looming on the doorsteps of the Gulf of Mexico, the prospects of a peaceful Labor Day weekend are diminishing with every hour for the Southern and Eastern United States. Current...
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In the fall of 2007, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, now Republican candidate for Vice-President of the United States, formed a committee of health care professionals to seek solutions to the controversial Alaskan...
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