Freeport NewsLocal news for Freeport, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Only time will tell- June 30, 2008 It appears that the extension of FM 2499 through our beautiful city cannot be stopped.http://www.topix.net/city/freeport-tx/2008/06/only-time-will-tell?fromrss=1 Program aims to teach lessons about manhood- June 28, 2008 It's boys only - no girls allowed - every Thursday afternoon at the Boys and Girls Club in Freeport, where boys are meeting to learn what it means to be men.http://www.topix.net/city/freeport-tx/2008/06/program-aims-to-teach-lessons-about-manhood?... Sentiment swinging to bridge- June 26, 2008 Preserving history is something that has been hard for city residents to do in the past, and the possible demolition or relocation of a historic swing bridge is not something they're taking lightly.http://www.topix.net/city/freeport-tx/2008/06/sentiment-swinging-to-bridge?fromrss=1 Input sought on fate of historic swing bridge- June 24, 2008 The rusty swing bridge at the end of West First Street was one of the first bridges built after Freeport's founding in 1912, and now it's one of the last swing bridges in Texas.http://www.topix.net/city/freeport-tx/2008/06/input-sought-on-fate-of-historic-swing-bridg... Updates for, June 21, 2008- June 22, 2008 PYNES NOT PICKED FOR GALVESTON JOB Freeport Police Chief Jeff Pynes was one of the final candidates but was not selected by the Galveston city manager to take over as chief of the Galveston Police Department.http://www.topix.net/city/freeport-tx/2008/06/updates-for-june-21-2008?fromrss=1 Port officials looking to expand Phase I plan- June 20, 2008 Three shiploads of Guatemalan and Honduran fruit are offloaded for grocery stores across the Midwest, and as far as Canada.http://www.topix.net/city/freeport-tx/2008/06/port-officials-looking-to-expand-phase-i-pla... Acclaims and a shame for June 16, 2008- June 18, 2008 Freeport church steeple sends powerful message. When the old steeple came down from First Baptist Church in Freeport, it somehow seemed symbolic.http://www.topix.net/city/freeport-tx/2008/06/acclaims-and-a-shame-for-june-16-2008?fromrs... Formosa, Dow announce further caustic hikes for North America- June 16, 2008 An previous hike was initially at $90mt by most producers but when Dow came out slightly higher at $120mt other suppliers followed.http://www.topix.net/city/freeport-tx/2008/06/formosa-dow-announce-further-caustic-hikes-f... Coast Guard Rescues Five, Searches for One- June 14, 2008 The Coast Guard rescued five people and continues to search for one missing person 23 miles south of Freeport, Texas early this morning.http://www.topix.net/city/freeport-tx/2008/06/coast-guard-rescues-five-searches-for-one?fr... Fire destroys two homes in Freeport; no one injured- June 12, 2008 Firefighters from five departments battled a blaze that destroyed two homes in Freeport this afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/freeport-tx/2008/06/fire-destroys-two-homes-in-freeport-no-one-i... |