World renowned artist Cowan headlines wetlands center fund raiser
World renowned artist John P. Cowan headlines a wetlands center fundraiser titled a Texas Treasure. The event spotlights his watercolors of hunting and fishing from Alaska to Texas and the Gulf Coast, with vignettes of each trip. Cowan, a Tennessee native who settled in Texas after WWI, became a full time artist in 1961. His work has appeared in Fortune, Life, Look, Esquire, Sports Afield and Outdoor Life and he was named Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year in 1977 and Texas State Artist in 1978-79. He now resides in Baytown with daughter Kitty Cowan Allen and the Friends of the Eddie V. Gray board.
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Wall Street Stocks Rise on Plan to Boost Economy
Stocks advance on a government plan aimed at boosting the economy. Investors cheered anticipated growth as major indices moved higher, with gains across technology and financial sectors. The report notes cautious optimism amid ongoing policy signals and market volatility.
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Lottery Friday Drawings Texas Update
Friday lottery results show 2 step: 22 25 28 34 with Gash 8 8 13 31 33 35 and Pick 3: 256.
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Lee College regents hire consultant to search for president
After Jackson Sasser’s resignation, Lee College regents hired an experienced consultant to gather candidates for the next president. Regent Don Coffey said they aim for a strong successor while Regent Keith Coburn will lead the hiring process as point man, noting the opportunity this creates for the college.
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Uzbekistan grants access for U.S. troops to air base
President Islam Karimov allowed limited U.S. use of an Uzbek air base for transport planes and helicopters to support operations against Afghanistan. About 1,000 U.S. infantry were deployed for search and rescue and humanitarian missions while Uzbekistan sought security guarantees and rules on the deployment.
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Two candidates file for Mont Belvieu council seat
Two men, Nick Dixon and Mickey Bertrand, filed by the 5 p.m. Friday deadline to run for the Mont Belvieu City Council seat vacated by Gary Boehme. A special election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 6. Monday is the last day to register to vote.
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