Bridgeport relative shelters Biloxi family after storm
A Biloxi Mississippi family evacuees five members including three adults and two children reach Bridgeport Texas and find aid at Terra Cotta Deli on Hassell Street. Sharon Savarese Kristy Gerald Krista Gerald Charity Gerald Kenny Holland and others receive help from Kathy Clay Elk Lodge Bedding donations from Wichita Falls and Terra Cotta owner Carolyn Moore. Krista Gerald will begin first grade at Bridgeport Elementary Tuesday as relief efforts continue after three days of travel and a 14 hour drive.
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Jennifer Haney
Bridgeport
Gulf Coast Region
Biloxi
Mississippi
Terra Cotta Deli
Hassell Street
Sharon Savarese
Kristy Gerald
Krista Gerald
Charity Gerald
Kenny Holland
Saverese
Savarese
Kathy Clay
Clay
Wichita Falls
Carolyn Moore
Krista
Deputy Burch Terminated After Tarrant County Arrest
Wise County Sheriff’s Department terminated deputy Michael E. Burch after an August arrest in Tarrant County on an Assault Family Violence charge. He can appeal. officials cite personnel issues beyond the arrest. Bond posted and he was released. possible wrongful termination suit discussed without confirmation.
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Burch
Tarrant County
Jennifer Haney
Wise County Sheriff's Department
Michael E. Burch
Debbie Denny
Wise County Sheriff’s
Tarrant
Davenport
Fort Worth
Mansfield
Sheriff’s Office
Denney
Wise County Sheriff’s Department
Goodbye to First National Bank of Bridgeport becomes First Financial Bank
First National Bank of Bridgeport will be renamed First Financial Bank after a press release by First Financial Bankshares. The bank will merge with First Financial Bank N A Southlake, following their parent company purchase in Abilene. Chairman Billie C. Green says the merger strengthens the regional presence north of Fort Worth. Wise County residents, many of whom work, will see the change.
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Jennifer Haney
First National Bank of Bridgeport
First Financial Bank
First Financial
Bankshares
First National
First Financial Bank N.A
Southlake
First Financial Bankshares, Inc
Abilene
Bridgeport
First
Energy expert urges drive less to curb gas costs
Austin energy expert Tom R. Mast warns that oil supply may not meet demand soon and warns against overreliance on fossil fuels. He cites alternatives such as hydrogen, natural gas, solar, wind, batteries, and coal while noting hydrogen as a storage medium and the challenges of battery power and fuel density.
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Tom R. Mast
Austin
Mast
California Institute of Technology
David Goodstein
Kenneth Deffeyes
Profiles in Leaderships Father’s House Pastor Kevin Casey
After months of searching Father’s House in Decatur names Kevin Casey as full time pastor. Casey moved from Pittsburgh to Wise County in May and brings years of ministry experience. He aims to grow the church and build community ties inspired by Joel Osteen and Rick Warren.
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Kevin Casey
Audrie Palmer
Decatur
Casey
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Wise County
Bethany Bible College
Santa Cruz
California
Texas
Father
Joel Osteen
Rick Warren
Osteen
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