Jaster-Quintanilla to absorb engineering company Sep 23, 2009
Some of MWB Group s projects include a wastewater facilities strategic plan for Dallas Water Utilities, the rehabilitation of a sanitary sewer main for the Trinity River Authority, design of the Southwest Water Transmission main for Dallas Water Utilities and water treatment plant improvements at the Dallas East Side and Bachman Water Treatment plants. JQ s recent projects include structural engineering services for the Trinity River Audubon Center and the Morris Sheppard Dam Powerhouse... (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Hannity stumbles upon cause of west side water issues Sep 20, 2009
Nor did Hannity bother to explain that Westlands' water comes from the Trinity River 400 miles away and that some Valley farmers sell their water rights to cities and developers. And somehow Hannity, a fierce opponent of illegal immigration, didn't get around to noting that some of his newfound friends in agriculture rely on illegal immigrants to harvest their crops. (Fresno Bee)
River Flood Warnings Issued Sep 15, 2009
The other warning is for the Trinity River at Trinidad, which goes into effect late Tuesday night. That warning affects both Navarro and Henderson Counties. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mike Cronin (center) was honored for his two decades of service to the Terrell Economic Development Corporation during a surprise breakfast on Tuesday. Presenting him with a plaque and proclamation were TEDC President Danny Booth (left) and Mayor Hal Richards. Sep 4, 2009
This esteemed Texan has further contributed to his community as chair of the Terrell Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau and as president of the Terrell Industrial Foundation; moreover, he currently serves as president of the Trinity River Authority Board and as an appointee to the Tax Increment Financing district; in his professional life, he is a longtime officer and director of American National Bank of Texas, currently serving as vice chairman of the bank s board of directors,... (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Clemente Award nod an honor for Young Sep 3, 2009
" Michael and Cristina continue to involve themselves in a wide-range of charitable organizations that serve the North Texas community. They have been actively involved with "Wipe Out Kids' Cancer" since the 2002 season. Wipe Out Kids' Cancer is a non-profit organization whose mission is to wipe out kids' cancer through innovative research, education and treatment, while providing hope to children affected with cancer. They have hosted the Wipe Out Kids' Ambassadors to a Texas Rangers home game,... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
In Perspective — Tell the bogeyman to go away Aug 20, 2009
One, Richland Chambers Reservoir, can draw water from the Trinity River through a system that makes it almost potable when it enters the lake. Three of them are connected with almost 100 miles of pipe to move water among the reservoirs as needed. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Calif. county seat oozes authenticity Aug 16, 2009
The sparkling Trinity River ran high and when I arrived in town my gaze was drawn to the peaks of the Trinity Alps ... In recent decades, work has restored the Trinity River s steelhead and salmon runs. (Boston Globe)
Americans hit the road early Aug 11, 2009
Gary wrote on Aug 9, 2009 1:28 PM:" This promises to be an exciting time for our Allen Americans. The rivalry between the Texas Brahmas, and Allen, will be especially exciting, as this will bring back the repeat of the old Trinity River Rivalry, when the old Dallas Blackhawks, and Ft. Worth, team came face to face. The Booster Club is now forming, allenamericansboosterclub@gmail.com ". Name. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The Baron de Bastrop Aug 2, 2009
He was given permission to establish a colony between Bexar and the Trinity River and appointed to the position of Alcalde, or chief judicial officer, which is the Spanish equivalent to town mayor. In 1820, Moses Austin recognized the Baron in San Antonio from their meeting in Missouri twenty years earlier and he asked the Baron to meet with him. (Suite101.com)
Rebecca Dugger heads up Dallas\' Trinity River project. Jul 28, 2009
Rebecca Dugger heads up Dallas' Trinity River project ... Now, the Terrell native is the woman in charge of making sure Dallas long anticipated Trinity River Project comes to fruition. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Letter: Quit blaming only dams and farmers (July 26) Jul 26, 2009
The Trinity River in California is the largest tributary to the Klamath. It has Trinity Dam built in the 60 s, which diverts 80 percent of the river s flow to Southern California farmers. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Searchers recover body of former Cubs reliever Jul 12, 2009
Texas Game Warden Capt. Shawn Phillips said searchers found Hollins' body about 4 p.m. Friday, close to the area where he was reported to have entered the Trinity River while fishing. The Trinity River Authority temporarily suspended discharges from Lake Livingston to aid searchers, who used side-scan sonar and divers to search an area of the Trinity River that is several hundred yards wide and between 6 and 12 feet deep. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Body Of Former Cubs Reliever Recovered From Texas Lake Jul 11, 2009
Hollins was fishing on the Polk County bank of the Trinity River when he disappeared. Hollins appeared in 1992 as a relief pitcher for the Cubs. (KWTX.com, TX)
Body Of Former MLB Player Found Jul 11, 2009
Searchers found Hollins' body at about 4 p.m. near where he was reported to have entered the Trinity River ... Texas Game Wardens were joined by members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Texas EquuSearch, the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Dive Team, the Trinity River Authority and the Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department. (Click2Houston, TX)
Former Cubs reliever Hollins found dead Jul 11, 2009
Searchers found the body of Hollins, 39, close to the area where he was reported to have entered the Trinity River at about 4 p.m. CT on Friday, Texas Game Warden Capt. Shawn Phillips told The AP.. Hollins, a native of Conroe, Texas, was fishing on the Polk County bank of the river when he disappeared, The AP said. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Three-Legged Bobcat Returns To The Wild In Texas Jun 23, 2009
The bobcat dashed into some woods in the area near the Trinity River. Ranch operators believe Darlean was caught in a trap in Frisco, lost part of her right rear limb and survived on three legs before being captured by animal control officers. (KWTX.com, TX)
here are Northern California's six best areas Jun 20, 2009
The area is called the "Trinity Divide" because it consists of a ridge that runs north-to-south, roughly from Mount Shasta to Redding, where the ridge divides two major river systems; all streams on the west side of the ridge flow into the Trinity River and all streams east of the ridge flow into the Sacramento River. The prettiest lake - but a challenge to reach - is Tamarack Lake, tucked at 5,900 feet near 7,258-foot Grey Rocks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Charges upgraded in Liberty County shooting that left 7-year-old dead Jun 6, 2009
Coffey and Cammack took a county road to a residential levee in the Westlake subdivision near the Trinity River in the Dayton. Shortly afterward, DeFoor said, the shots were fired from about 40 yards away. (KHOU.com, TX)
(Slideshow) McKinney: Wyatt Earp, Desperados square off Jun 3, 2009
The Trinity River Desperados swaggered into historic Chestnut Square over the weekend, tried to rob the stagecoach and within minutes gunfire erupted. Photos by Brian Bearden. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Bodies Of 3 Brothers Found In Lake Jun 2, 2009
On Saturday, a 19-year-old boy drowned in the Trinity River, near Cleveland, in Liberty County. Copyright 2009 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Love And Bullets: The Real Bonnie & Clyde Jun 2, 2009
From their campsite, young Clyde could look across the Trinity River to 0000228A downtown Dallas, to a life that was out of reach. "What it must have been like at night when it was dark here and there's nothing but a few cooking fires, and then right across the river a couple miles away you see these gleaming skyscrapers with all these wonderful things what kid wouldn't want more of that?" said Guinn. (CBS News -- US)
'Twilight' Takes A Bite Out Of MTV Movie Awards Jun 1, 2009
Twilight' Takes A Bite Out Of MTV Movie Awards - Entertainment News Story - KPRC Houston. Conan's Move To 'Tonight Show. (Click2Houston, TX)
Hampton, Astros Take Series Win At Pittsburgh Jun 1, 2009
Conan's Move To 'Tonight Show. POSTED: Sunday, May 31, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
Pixar Goes 'Up' With $68.2 Million Debut Weekend Jun 1, 2009
Pixar Goes 'Up' With $68. 2 Million Debut Weekend - Entertainment News Story - KPRC Houston. (Click2Houston, TX)
Dream Over: Boyle Finishes 2nd In UK Reality Show May 31, 2009
Dream Over: Boyle Finishes 2nd In Reality Show - Entertainment News Story - KPRC Houston. Conan's Move To 'Tonight Show. (Click2Houston, TX)
Swimming Teen Drowns In Trinity River May 31, 2009
According to Liberty County Cpl. Hugh Bishop, a 19-year-old man drowned shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday while swimming with friends in the Trinity River. Cody Ray Rogers, 19, of the Cleveland area, was swimming with friends near state highway 105 at Trinity River when he went under and never resurfaced, according to reports ... Liberty County officials say a 19-year-old man drowned while swimming with friends in the Trinity River. (Click2Houston, TX)
Deputies Clear Field Of Dreams; Pot Valued At $2 Million Seized May 29, 2009
NAVARRO COUNTY (May 28, 2009)Navarro County sheriffs deputies have seized 2,500 young marijuana plants that were growing in Styrofoam cups deep in a heavily wooded area along the Trinity River bottom in the eastern part of the county near State Highway 31. The seedlings would later have been transplanted. (KWTX.com, TX)
Liberty Co. shooting victim's organs save the lives of 3 children May 16, 2009
The group was returning from joy riding near a levee and swimming in the Trinity River when the shooting happened. They had pulled over in their vehicles on a publicly accessible road near the Muhses home, where a sign posted in front of their tiny house said trespassers would be shot and survivors would be shot again. (KHOU.com, TX)
Big catches possible in May 28-29 fishing tournament May 16, 2009
Lewisville Lake is located 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas along Interstate 35E. Created in 1954 on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, the lake covers nearly 30,000 acres of surface area and reaches depths of up to 67 feet. Lewisville Lake is rated as excellent by Texas Parks ife for catfish, crappie and white bass, and good for largemouth bass and striped/hybrid bass. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Couple Arrested After 4 Shot May 9, 2009
She claimed that the people were on a four-wheeler and damaging a dyke that protects the area from the Trinity River. Bullets shattered all of the SUV's windows, officials said. (Click2Houston, TX)
4 shot on off-roading outing in Texas May 9, 2009
The victims, who were off-roading near a residential area about 40 miles northeast of Houston, were struck with shotgun pellets late Thursday after stopping their vehicles near the Trinity River so the children could go to the bathroom, said Liberty County Chief Deputy Ken DeFoor ... The victims said Coffey and Cammack took a county road to a residential levee in the Westlake subdivision near the Trinity River. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Texas Womans 911 Call: Theyre Tearing Up The Levee, So I Shot Them May 9, 2009
Liberty County Chief Deputy Ken DeFoor says the two men and two children stopped near the Trinity River so the youngsters could go to the bathroom. Donald Coffey Jr., 7, was shot in the head and was in critical condition Friday at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mayfest canceled due to swine flu fears May 1, 2009
The annual event, held along the banks of the Trinity River since the early 1970s, typically attracts about 200,000 people. Profits from Mayfest, which to date top $5. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Cochran Guitars offers unique instruments Apr 28, 2009
The shop is a dealer for Washburn, Oscar Schmidt, Parker, Cort, Indiana Kona, Galveston, Trinity River, ZZ Ryder, S101, Canvas and Eleca guitars, as well as USA-made October and Hades guitars. The shop can also acquire products from Silvertone, Nikko and more than 20 other lesser known guitar makers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ice outtakes Apr 13, 2009
Mystik's World's Greatest Fishing Show - ESPN (ESPN -- Outdoors)
U.S. to ban commercial salmon season Apr 10, 2009
The Klamath and Trinity river runs were declared a disaster in 2006, but runs there are looking better than the Sacramento this year. Recreational fishermen would be allowed to take chinook from Aug. 29 to Sept. 7 from the mouth of the Klamath River to southern Oregon. (San Francisco Chronicle)
JACK McFERRAN Apr 1, 2009
In this job he oversaw soil and water conservation measures and the construction of 150 upstream flood prevention dams on tributaries of the Trinity River. He retired in 1976 after more than 35 years of working for SCS.. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Cost estimate to remove dams looks way too low Mar 29, 2009
Last year the Central California irrigators were restricted in the water volume that they were taking out of the Trinity River. Shouldn t this change be given more than a one-year trial. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Jogger rescues drowning boy in Fort Worth Mar 20, 2009
FORT WORTH - For one drowning child, an out-of-towner was at the right place at the right time as he jogged along the Trinity River Wednesday evening in Fort Worth. After receiving a call about a drowning, a diving team and emergency crews rushed to the Trinity River banks to discover a total stranger had already done the job ... With spring break underway, hundreds of kids were enjoying their down time along the Trinity River. (KHOU.com, TX)
Brian Hoffman's Fishing Report Mar 19, 2009
Armand Castagna, who runs a charter boat on the bay when he isn't guiding for steelhead on the Trinity River, is set to start next week and into early April, which he reckons will be the prime of the sturgeon season. Now's not so bad, either. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Fire danger is hot topic Feb 27, 2009
As an aside, Roberts said most of the large river authorities such as the LCRA, the Upper Colorado River Authority and Trinity River Authority were created, in part, to build hydroelectric plants. I don t see one place where we could put a hydroelectric plant on the Pecos River, he concluded. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Senator: Army Corps will commit to Trinity Feb 14, 2009
The will assign a point-person from its organization to oversee developments at the Trinity River Project in Dallas, according to a press release from U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) ... The agency confirmed that a point-person from the organization will be stationed in Dallas to work the Trinity River project ... I believe the Trinity River Project, including the flood control, the whitewater course, the enhancement of parks and recreational activities, the Calatrava Bridge and the... (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Dallas announces plan to fund improvements Feb 12, 2009
The districts, called municipal management districts, would be created in pockets in North Oak Cliff, west of the Trinity River, and land surrounding North Lake near Coppell ... Trinity River West A 342-acre site owned by investment company West Dallas Investments surrounding the westside connection point of the planned Calatrava Bridge ... Incap s North Oak Cliff project is planned as mixed-use development and envisions high-density work force housing near Dallas downtown, Uptown, Victory Park... (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
