Marion NewsLocal news for Marion, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Talk focuses on school desegregation- April 24, 2008 "We never had new books, there were so many names in the back of the books by the time we go them that there was no place for our students to write their names." To Clarence Little, 1965 seems like a world away. Groceries were cheaper, paychecks were smaller and some people still saw the world in black and white. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-tx/2008/04/talk-focuses-on-school-desegregation?fromrss=1 City sets annual surplus auction for May- April 21, 2008 "A lot of people come and look to see if their bicycles are in possession of the police department. If they provide proof they can come and retrieve their bike" It all began with the bicycles. Every year, the Seguin Police Department collects an inventory of bicycles, that have been either stolen, abandoned, lost or otherwise separated from their owners. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-tx/2008/04/city-sets-annual-surplus-auction-for-may?fromr... Locals saddle up for Special Olympics- April 19, 2008 "He can't wait to come out here and ride Cowboy, he gets mad if he doesn't get Cowboy" Red Rock isn't an especially complicated creature. She enjoys snacking on greenery and isn't especially bothered if handlers tie her to a mesquite tree while she awaits her turn in the riding ring. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-tx/2008/04/locals-saddle-up-for-special-olympics?fromrss=... McReynolds: Intent of bill misconstrued- April 17, 2008 "If I were a homeowner, I'd be furious" The state representative who sponsored the bill that calls for defective or low-flowing fire hydrants to be painted black said he had no idea some rural water suppliers would see it as a reason to paint all of ... via Seguin Gazette-Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-tx/2008/04/mcreynolds-intent-of-bill-misconstrued?fromrss... Fire officials say plan puts lives in danger- April 15, 2008 "It was not overbuilt at members' expense to provide fire flows." Updated 5 minutes ago MARION - A Marion-based water district that serves 25,000 customers in Guadalupe, Comal and Bexar counties has interpreted a new law in a way that has it painting all of its hydrants black ... via Seguin Gazette-Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-tx/2008/04/fire-officials-say-plan-puts-lives-in-danger?f... Marion using $250K grant for upgrades- April 13, 2008 "They're just old, and it's time to get them cleared out." The City of Marion has received a $250,000 grant to improve water and sewer facilities. via The New Braunfels Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-tx/2008/04/marion-using-250k-grant-for-upgrades?fromrss=1 Agri-Fest blends entertainment and education- April 11, 2008 "Children need to know where everything comes from, we need to be able to tie it back to the earth." Updated 15 minutes ago SEGUIN - There's nothing quite like an alpaca. "They're not like a dog at all," explained Caitlin Hollinshead, a young Seguin resident who held a handful of hay to the exotic fleecy ... via Seguin Gazette-Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-tx/2008/04/agri-fest-blends-entertainment-and-education?f... Nitro Jam dragster series kicks off Friday- April 4, 2008 "You can see the entire race, from the starting line to the finish line. You can see everything that goes on on the track." While the Road to the Final Four ends in San Antonio with college basketball's four best men's teams, the Road to the Nitro Jam championship begins in San Antonio. via MySanAntonio.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-tx/2008/04/nitro-jam-dragster-series-kicks-off-friday?fro... |