4 January 2009, 3:56 pm
People from around the world have chosen to make Galveston County home. This year, after the destruction and the heartache of Hurricane Ike, it’s worth reminding ourselves why. Here are 101 reasons (and many thanks to everyone who contributed): 1 ...... Read More »
4 January 2009, 3:48 pm
Published January 04, 2009 07:54 pm - ANDERSON — The world saw amazing things happen in the news this year, but Anderson firefighter Skip Ockomon says 2008’s whirlwind election distracted many Americans from the tragedy that struck Texas on Sept ...... Read More »
2 January 2009, 3:58 pm
As dusk falls along Bayou la Loutre in Yscloskey, the thin wisps of smoke from smoldering burlap oyster sacks signal the end of a day's work and the beginning of a nightly ritual in this remote St. Bernard Parish fishing outpost. The fires ward off ...... Read More »
1 January 2009, 9:40 am
From deadly tornadoes in February to rising floodwaters in March and the remnants of two hurricanes in September, Mother Nature kept the state of Arkansas on its toes while topping the news headlines in 2008. Deadly tornadoes As Democrat and ...... Read More »
31 December 2008, 11:43 am
It was the year of mighty hurricanes in Texas, with three major storms slamming the Texas coastline. The season in Texas began when Hurricane Dolly came ashore as a Category 2 hurricane with peak wind gusts estimated to be near or above 100 mph Texas ...... Read More »
31 December 2008, 11:35 am
The year 2008 was plentiful with stories in The Journal-Standard’s feature sections. The stories told were from the hearts of some and others told the stories of the feats of others. Here are a few of the stories that we really enjoyed and hope our ...... Read More »
31 December 2008, 8:29 am
Unlike most years, there’s no question about which was the biggest story of 2008. It began about Sept. 8 and is still happening. But just as there someday will be life free and clear of Hurricane Ike, there was life, and therefore news, before the ...... Read More »
31 December 2008, 8:29 am
The year 2008 marked some progress as Cooke County commissioners began preparations for courthouse renovations. A Jan. 17 Register story pointed out that Virgil Hess — then Precinct 4 commissioner who also coordinated efforts to restore the ...... Read More »
31 December 2008, 12:08 am
Terrance Simien made history. Kent Desormeaux came achingly close to it. Joseph Savoie picked up the baton from Ray Authement. Gustav and Ike looked an awful lot like Katrina and Rita. The LSU Tigers ruled the college football world in January, then ...... Read More »
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