Simms News

The causes of two house fires in New Boston and Simms, Texas, on Wednesday are still unknown and under investigation, authorities said.

A 21-year-old Springhill, La., man is lucky to be alive after he was struck by lightning during a storm Sunday afternoon near Simms, Texas.

Jordan Chreene was working his normal shift at an oil right in Simms, Texas when he was struck by lightning.

An after going to bed Tuesday night, the Jamie Barron family in Simms, Texas, awoke to flames in their house, authorities said.

The conviction of a man sentenced to die for capital murder by a Bowie County jury in 2003 will stand, according to a ruling handed down Wednesday by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. via Texarkana Gazette

“By partnering with the WFAFB, these agencies vastly extend their own wonderful missions”

This morning, more than 32,000 people in North Texas could have awakened hungry. via Times Record News

Bowie High School coaches established a memorial fund for the family of Juan "Johnny" Vislar, a graduate who died in a car accident during the weekend. via El Paso Times

In North Texas, where oil is king, things couldn't be better. With $100-a-barrel oil, producers find themselves in high cotton, so to speak. via Times Record News

“We knew it was going to upset a lot of people, but we knew in our hearts it was the right decision. I want that building to be seen and I want that story to be told, and that's the only way it can be done.”

Michael Norris / Amarillo Globe-News The XIT ranch office building currently is in Channing. via Amarillo.com

Thunderstorms are expected to roll into East Texas tonight, increasing in coverage and intensity as a cold front pushes its way through the region. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

The Alamo lives again in Van Alstyne, Texas! On Thursday evening, the Children's Library and VA Fourth Grade students performed "Time Warp Alamo" and a readers theatre version of Voices of the Alamo . via North Texas e-News

“We don't just want to be labeled as the school that does bad on TAKS, but as a school that is doing well academically”

New Bowie High School Principal Jesus Chavez met student softball players Noni Valle, right, and Crystal Castro during lunch Friday in the school's cafeteria. via El Paso Times

Today is a history lesson, but it only goes back to 1958 when the first of 10 Gibson Discount Centers was opened in Wichita Falls at 12th and Ohio by the W. A. Streich family. via Times Record News

An outbreak of severe weather is likely in East Texas late Monday afternoon and Monday, and another outbreak is possible Thursday evening. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

“To provide safe, quality outdoor recreation opportunities to the citizens and visitors of Cameron County at an affordable price and to develop and protect the County's coastal resources and natural habitats.”

On March 14, Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter submitted a sealed proposal to the Cameron County Purchasing Department in response to RFP #080204, a request for proposal to develop a timeshare hotel ... via The Brownsville Herald

“As Blue Cross continues to grow and serve more members, we are confident that the outstanding workforce in the Wichita Falls area will allow us to continue delivering high levels of customer service and continue actively supporting local charities.”

Kim Meyer has been named principal at Ben Franklin Elementary beginning this June. via Times Record News

“To come on a little day trip, attend Bowie's Second Monday, see the downtown area, play golf ...”

Storm clouds have replaced the clear skies over the Bowie Airport's proposed improvements. via KFDX-TV Wichita Falls

“So the estimated Barnett oil prospects are not record-breakers, but are still of significant size.”

A new era of oil exploration might be beginning in North Texas. A major independent producer, EOG Energy Resources, believes there is crude to be produced on the north shore of the Barnett Shale, an underground ... via Times Record News

“Some counties took their bans off earlier, only to put them back up a few days later. Luckily, we did not have any major fires thanks to the good job done by firefighters and the citizens”

' Bowie Chamber of Commerce, North Central Texas College, Bowie Economic Development Corporation and Nocona Economic Development Corporations will take part in the second Barnett Shale Expo in Fort Worth. via Times Record News

“The fund drive was not just accepting pledges in January, but it is ongoing. Persons interested in donating can do so at any time and in any amount they wish. A $25 donation is great! Every dollar counts right now and it will all be put to good use”

Friends of the Auditorium launched the fund drive in January with a massive mail-out, asking potential donors to visualize "their stage of dreams." The goal of this phase of fundraising is $323,000, which will ... via Times Record News