Quintana NewsLocal news for Quintana, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Elections office moving across town- May 27, 2008 The Brazoria County elections office is being moved across town to make room for growth, training, parking and convenience for voters and workers.http://www.topix.net/city/quintana-tx/2008/05/elections-office-moving-across-town?fromrss=... West Columbia class gathers 74 years later- May 25, 2008 When teachers named Myrtice Shalla the valedictorian of West Columbia High School's Class of 1934, she had no idea her good grades in bookkeeping and homemaking classes put her at the top.http://www.topix.net/city/quintana-tx/2008/05/west-columbia-class-gathers-74-years-later?f... Bonnen invites residents to energy meeting- May 23, 2008 Brazoria County residents are invited today to listen to testimony which delves into the future of energy needs in Texas.http://www.topix.net/city/quintana-tx/2008/05/bonnen-invites-residents-to-energy-meeting?f... LNG shipments head to foreign ports- May 18, 2008 "If they bring cargoes fine. If they don't, then that's fine too. We'd like to see more LNG ships come, but we're not hurt. We will wait until the market turns." Those gathered this week to watch the 908-foot Excalibur depart the Freeport LNG terminal likely will be waiting for some time before having another chance to watch a giant LNG tanker squeeze through the ... via The Factshttp://www.topix.net/city/quintana-tx/2008/05/lng-shipments-head-to-foreign-ports?fromrss=... 1 killed, another abducted in Ju rez- May 16, 2008 "It happened in other lands, and it is happening in our Mexico." Bullets went flying Tuesday on a busy commercial boulevard near the Juarez country club as the wave of violence showed no signs of slowing and police leaders began taking extra steps to protect themselves. via El Paso Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/quintana-tx/2008/05/1-killed-another-abducted-in-ju-rez?fromrss=... Single-vote races might not be over- May 14, 2008 "We don't know if it will count or not" One vote might not seem important in the grand scheme, but in Quintana and Sweeny, one vote is everything. via The Factshttp://www.topix.net/city/quintana-tx/2008/05/single-vote-races-might-not-be-over?fromrss=... Quintana attorney says DA won't deal- May 11, 2008 "We are not here to tell Miss Quintana that she can't run and hold elected office. That's not for us to decide" East Side city Rep. Rachel Quintana prepared to leave the courtroom after a hearing Friday at the El Paso CountyCourthouse. via El Paso Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/quintana-tx/2008/05/quintana-attorney-says-da-wont-deal?fromrss=... Olympian task of rig removal under way- May 9, 2008 "This averts potential disaster" Sometimes, the loss of a local landmark is a sad thing for an area's residents. In this case, community officials and business leaders are breathing sighs of relief. via The Factshttp://www.topix.net/city/quintana-tx/2008/05/olympian-task-of-rig-removal-under-way?fromr... Quintana featured in opening at the Albertina- May 7, 2008 A new exhibit by Joaquin Garcia Quintana will open at the Galeria Municipal de Arte Albertina in Matamoros on Thursday with a reception beginning at 7 p.m. Quintana, who also teaches at the Artists's Workshop ... via The Brownsville Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/quintana-tx/2008/05/quintana-featured-in-opening-at-the-albertin... Zeus demolition begins- May 4, 2008 "It's falling apart on a daily basis." Heavy equipment spewed smoke as the two cables attached to the derelict rig's jack leg were pulled taut. via The Factshttp://www.topix.net/city/quintana-tx/2008/05/zeus-demolition-begins?fromrss=1 |