Overton NewsLocal news for Overton, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.May 20: Quick Response- May 20, 2008 ROSES: The oil well fire in Rusk County Friday was quickly contained by Arp Volunteer Fire Department's paid full-time firemen and heavy-attack apparatus.http://www.topix.net/city/overton-tx/2008/05/may-20-quick-response?fromrss=1 Overton ISD names lone superintendent finalist- May 16, 2008 "I want to continue with that positive movement forward." Alan Umholtz is the lone finalist for superintendent of Overton Independent School District, school members announced late Tuesday night. via News-journal.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/overton-tx/2008/05/overton-isd-names-lone-superintendent-finalis... Overton schools to allow high school principal to complete school year- May 14, 2008 Overton Independent School District board members decided Tuesday night to allow high school Principal Leroy Davis to complete this school year. via News-journal.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/overton-tx/2008/05/overton-schools-to-allow-high-school-principa... Record Year for 10TH Annual Susan G. Komen Tyler Race for the Cure- May 11, 2008 "This race and others made me realize that I'm not alone in this" AND THEY'RE OFF: The 10th Annual Susan G. Komen Tyler Race for the Cure gets under way Saturday at Bergfeld Park. via Tyler Morning Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/overton-tx/2008/05/record-year-for-10th-annual-susan-g-komen-tyl... School news: A&M Club awards scholarships- May 8, 2008 "You can't stop the beat!! Pop Show 2008." A&M Club awards scholarships The Deep East Texas A&M Club awarded eight scholarships worth $11,000 total to local high school seniors who will attend Texas A&M University during the 2008-09 school year. via News-journal.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/overton-tx/2008/05/school-news-a-m-club-awards-scholarships?from... Linden Mayor Speaks About Slain Trooper; More On Robertson's Last Moments- May 5, 2008 "If they catch him off-guard, he'll probably defend himself. He was an ex-policeman. They need to be careful." Posted: Updated: The mayor of Linden, Texas spoke to reporters Friday on behalf of the family of Texas Trooper Scott Burns, who was killed by an ex-police officer Tuesday night. via KSLA-TV Shreveporthttp://www.topix.net/city/overton-tx/2008/05/linden-mayor-speaks-about-slain-trooper-more-... Local Law Enforcement Affected by Trooper Killed in Northeast Texas- May 3, 2008 "It affects us here because, number one, just the awareness. When we think we're on the regular routine traffic stop, nothing is regular and routine. So, that's what most impacts us here" The shooting death of a trooper in the Northeast corner of the state is affecting the law enforcement community here in Southeast Texas. via KFDM-TV Beaumonthttp://www.topix.net/city/overton-tx/2008/05/local-law-enforcement-affected-by-trooper-kil... Capital murder warrant issued for suspect in trooper's death- May 1, 2008 A capital murder warrant has been issued for a former police officer who is the main suspect in the shooting death of a Department of Public Safety trooper. via WOAIhttp://www.topix.net/city/overton-tx/2008/05/capital-murder-warrant-issued-for-suspect-in-... |