Gene Greene

The numbers include at least seven such Congressional Districts in the State of Texas--and that has lots of folks here in the Lone Star State--and around the nation--sitting up and paying close attention. Read More

Since 2005, state and federal environmental officials have known the source of dangerous levels of the carcinogen dioxin originating in the San Jacinto River and contaminating seafood harvested from northern Galveston Bay. Industrial waste pits that operated nearly a half century ago and are now submerged due to subsidence under the river just north of the I-10 bridge continue to leak toxic sediments, particularly during coastal storms. Read More

As part of the arrangement, the maritime agency and the Midlands-based brokerage will establish a new asking price for the 495-acre tract. Read More

The American Consumer Institute today hosted a panel discussion and debate entitled, "The Evidence on Net Neutrality" and released a new book, "The Consequences of Net Neutrality Regulations on Broadband Investment and Consumer Welfare." Read More

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Consumer Institute today hosted a panel discussion and debate entitled, "The Evidence on Net Neutrality" and released a new book, "The Consequences of Net Neutrality Regulations on Broadband Investment and Consumer Welfare." The event featured remarks by Rep. Gene Green (D-TX) and Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), followed by a panel discussion on the effects net neutrality will have on American consumers. "Over the last five years there has been extensive evidence demonstrating that Internet regulations would reduce consumer welfare and impede broadband deployment. Read More

The State Ports Authority has hired a Columbia real estate firm to help it sell nearly 500 acres on Daniel Island that the agency once planned to develop into a major shipping terminal. Read More

So, does anyone want to tell me why the Republican Texas legislators who all voted against the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (i.e. the stimulus bill) now want $3 billion of it for NASA jobs?*Read More

n Scott Spaulding, 614 (183-223-208), M-66 Federal Center Doubles league on Nov. 12. n Rochelle Roach, 208, M-66 Saturday Night Mixed on Nov. 7. n Lori Hartselle, 207, Nottke Howard Doan VA Mixed on Nov. 9. n Betty Chimner, 200, Nottke Friday Morning Industrial on Nov. 6. n Jalen Watkins, two 70s, M-66 USBC/YABA Bantam Boys on Nov. 7. n J.J. Simmons had a scrambled stepladder with 144-146-145 in the Nottke Bud Merchants on Nov. 11. n Ray Przystas just missed a stepladder or triplicate with 181-180-180 in the M-66 Tavern Owners By Budweiser on Nov. 9. n Jim Dunston, 275 game award with 278 (704 set), M-66 Federal Center Doubles on Nov. 5. n From the M-66 Come As U-R on Nov. 7: Wendy Brodock, 175 game with 190 (119 average); Jeff Cary, 250 game with 257 (164 average); Ron Ridenour, 250 game with 268 (177 average). n Marshall's Joe Hutchings, 27, recently enjoyed high finishes in a pair of regional tourneys while using new MOTIV bowling equipment (TX1, GT1, SX1) by Tech Line Products, a Muskegon-based company that manufactures and sells bowling balls, bags, cleaners and bowling center supplies. Read More