Seagraves News

AT 809 PM CDT...LOCAL EMERGENCY OFFICIALS REPORTED FLASH FLOODING AT THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 385 AND TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY 83 IN SEAGRAVES.

“It was the Super Bowl of fire department conferences”

The fire department's brand new 100-ft. aerial ladder fire truck rolled into Seguin on Sunday afternoon. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

“Do you believe that a horned toad can sleep for 31 years and wake up?”

Courtesy photo The 1925 Higginbotham-Bartlett fire on Seaman Street in Eastland. via Abilene Reporter-News

Published on: Apl 18, 2008 Brownfield Junior League defeated Madisonville 49 - 39 in overtime to advance to play Mexia Friday, April 18th at 8:30 p.m. Brownfield Major League - Eliminated Brownfield Senior ... via Brownfield News

“I had no idea we had a fire truck like that. Rodger mentioned it to me once or twice. I didn't think we would ever get it back”

Fire Chief Scott MyCue showed a photograph of the 1912 Wichita ladder truck to City Councilman Rodger Weyel several years ago. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

“I'm honored to be able to say a few words about my dear friend Joe French”

Hundreds of public service officials and community members witnessed Joe French's final trip across the city on the Huntsville Fire Department's 1947 Seagraves pumper truck. via The Huntsville Item

Posted: Authorities are asking for the public's help with a murder investigation in Seagraves. via KCBD-TV Lubbock

The small town of Seagraves is shaken tonight at Texas Rangers, DPS, and local law enforcement search for the person who beat a man to death at the Agriliance facility. via KAMC

Posted: Tri County Tribune photo/Christine Mills A homicide in a small West Texas town leaves residents shocked and authorities searching for answers and a killer. via KCBD-TV Lubbock

“Were you aware of anyone using your phone at that time?”

By Lacie Morrison lmorrison@mineralwellsindex.com PALO PINTO - If courtroom discussion Wednesday afternoon was any indication, there could be another two days of witness testimony and deliberation in the trial ... via Mineral Wells Insider

“A lot of times in Austin, there are regulators who think, 'Here is what I do in Austin what's wrong with doing that in Odessa?”

On toll roads and highways ... Wednesday, the Odessa American will wrap up letting the four candidates vying for the District 81 seat in the Texas House of Representatives weigh in on various campign issues. via Odessa American Online

“The South Orient upgrade has to happen for it to be worthwhile. They need to get it to a 20 mph railroad with sidings so they can run traffic in both directions.”

La Entrada Rural Rail District's proposed new line south from Seagraves to McCamey is looking more financially feasible than ever, but rising construction costs have made the railroad plan "a moving target" for ... via My West Texas

“Once you achieve a license in any area of utilities, you become accountable and liable. That fact keeps some people from wanting to get into the utility management field.”

The fifth annual Texas Water Utilities Association School was held here this week, with 65 participants from 33 communities and entities involved. via Fort Stockton Pioneer

Friday, December 28, 2007 Story last updated at 12/28/2007 - 5:50 am Rollover accidents on the region's highways have killed three people since Wednesday in separate accidents. via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

“I graduated from Seagraves in spring of '41 and went to A&M”

U.S. Staff Sgt. James A. Wittie was transporting soliders from DFW to Galveston when the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor in 1941. via Odessa American Online

SPC students win state journalism awards South Plains College journalism students won several awards in the Texas Community College Journalism Association competition for work published in 2006 and 2007. via Lubbock Avalanche

“I enjoyed my time with the fire department”

A 1947 Seagraves pumper truck was parked at Huntsville's Fire Station No. 2 where residents of Walker County celebrated Lloyd Hooks' 90th birthday surprise party. via The Huntsville Item