By Elsa Maxey In response to last week’s overturned verdict and speaking to news media, former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, 66, of Sugar Land said, “It’s really a happy day for me and I just thank the Lord for carrying me through all of this, and it really drove my detractors crazy because I had the joy of Jesus in me and they did not understand it.” DeLay was … [Read more...] about Texas appeals court overturned Tom DeLay’s guilty conviction
Archives for September 2013
The Redneck Country Club coming soon to Stafford
By Karen Daniels If you've driven down West Airport between Highway 59 and Murphy Road, you may have noticed some construction and wondered what is being built. Soon, this will be home to the Redneck Country Club, aka, the RCC. The RCC is a private club "where good people can relax and have a beer, a bourbon or some whiskey, and some simple vittles while listening to a … [Read more...] about The Redneck Country Club coming soon to Stafford
Missouri City City Council hears opposition to proposed tax rate increase
By Betsy Dolan Missouri City's City Council members heard opposition and sometimes anger over a proposal to increase the property tax rate by 7.2 percent. Two public hearings were held Thursday, September 19 and Monday, September 23. Council members were not allowed to answer questions or comment. According to the city's web site, if the proposed tax rate of 57.37 … [Read more...] about Missouri City City Council hears opposition to proposed tax rate increase
Former Sheriff George Molina rides away on Fair Day
By LeaAnne Klentzman Former Sheriff R. George Molina bids Fort Bend County and all he served, Adios. R. George Molina, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at the home he so loved along the bank of the Brazos River surrounded by family. He slipped away quietly Saturday, September 21. George was born on … [Read more...] about Former Sheriff George Molina rides away on Fair Day
Area art students to showcase & auction their art at County Fair
The Fair is days away but already a Grand Champion has been named in the School Art Auction Program. Students from all over the county representing 8th through 12th grades entered their artwork, each vying for the elusive Grand Champion Title. Bragging rights go to Seven Lakes High School for sweeping both Grand and Reserve Champion titles. Roxolana Krywonos’s painting, … [Read more...] about Area art students to showcase & auction their art at County Fair