The Marshall News Messenger, Sunday, November 12, 2006 3 A Transportation issues gather steam Saveral meetings set up to discuss proposals vj A3 utf ft 'V PhotosScott BninnerNews Messenger Council of Governments. That region consists of the counties of Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood. Hubbard said the Texas Legislature has directed local and regional efforts to increase mobility in Texas move forward. He said East Texas is one of 16 areas of the state working on similar transportation efforts. The East Texas Regional Steering Committee, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, emphasizes providing comprehensive public transportation throughout East Texas.
In 2003, the Texas Legislature, through House Bill 3588, directed the Texas Department of Transportation to take the lead in this effort in response to an increasing number of persons who rely on public transportation as their primary means of getting where they need to go. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 -Regional Plan for Public Transit, Texas State Technical College Marshall; 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
15 East Texas Corridor Council, Longview Public Library, guest speaker Michael Morris, executive director of North Texas Council of Government. Audrey Kariel, former Marshall Mayor and proponent of transportation planning issues, urged anyone with an interest in transportation issues to get involved by attending the sessions. The third session this week will be in Longview 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, when the East Texas Corridor Council, meets at the Longview Public Library.
Featured will be guest speaker Michael Morris, executive director of North Texas Council of Government. "Mr. Morris is well known and respected in the Metroplex and is considered the guru, of the success of rail passenger service there," Hubbard said. He said one of the goals of the regional corridor council is to connect the Dallas area with East Texas via rail. The draft of the East Texas Public Transportation Coordination Plan was composed using public input from the first round of meetings, held in September throughout the East Texas region.
Persons needing transportation to either the Marshall or Tyler meetings should call Minibus at 1-800-590-3371 or (903) 753-2958. All arrangements should be made by 5 p.m. the day before the scheduled meeting time. The steering committee will make every effort to accommodate special language or mobility needs. Formed in March 2006, the East Texas Regional Steering Committee was organized under Texas Department of Transportation auspices for the purpose of designing a coordination plan for the 14 counties in State Planning Region VI, which includes the area served by the East Texas Staff Reports Public transit issues are gaining steam on the fast track in East Texas with a volley of meetings this month focusing on laying the groundwork for a mobile future, according to Griff Hubbard.
Hubbard, who has been working in several capacities on transportation issues, said there are sessions in Marshall, Tyler and Longview this week. The Marshall public session will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday and will be held on the Texas State Technical College Marshall campus. "We welcome all opinions and all input," he said. Hubbard said the East Texas Regional Transportation Coordination Steering Committee, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, has scheduled two public workshops this month to receive public input on the newly-completed draft proposal for coordinating public transportation throughout East Texas.
The information gathered at these meetings Will be used to craft the final plan document, which is scheduled to be turned in to the Texas Transportation Commission, the governing body of the Texas Department of Transportation, by Nov. 30. Besides Marshall, the other public meeting is set Monday at 6 p.m. at the United Heritage Credit Union in Tyler. When the doors open at 6 p.m.
a plan review will be provided at both meetings, followed by public comment at 6:30 p.m. Hubbard said every-pne is encouraged to attend. Putting on all the trimmings Di COMPETITORS HAD THEIR ideas planned out and ready to go for the Trim-A-Tree For Charity Contest at Nehls Chevrolet Saturday. Organizations that were competing trimmed their trees Saturday at the car dealership and the public is asked to drop by Nov. 13 through Dec.
1 to check out the trees and vote for the one they think is the best The winners will be announced Dec. 5 at Nehls as well as a silent auction of the trees. Each organization that sells a tree will receive 100 percent of the proceeds. Top: Kourtni Griffith, 12, helps decorate the Relay for Life Team Brown-rigg Butterflies tree during the trimming portion of the. contest Saturday.
Above: Tamira Turner, 14, places pillows around the base of the Campfire Girls USA tree. I Marshall Saturday Kite Opry Saturday, Nov. 18, Organization conducting Christmas drive to benefit veterans presents A Tribute To The 50's with Special Guests Ron Vick, Shake Rattle Roll Greg Elliott, D.D. McCaskill, Larry Spinney, and also The New South Band Tickets are $7.00 at the Door and At The Chamber Of Commerce Call (903) 930-1355 For Mon Info. East Texas Conference Center Bridge of Compassion is sponsoring a special project for local veterans this Christmas, one they hope to expand in the years to come, according to Conley Keasler, executive, director.
-iThey have put together- a Veterans Christmas Comfort Kit, to be given to. local veterans in need. Many of these people live on a fixed income, and these kits offer a unique opportunity to say "thank you for their willingness to serve in the military, and help keep alive these freedoms we now enjoy." The community's help to provide these kits for our veteran is needed, continued Keasler. Bridge of Compassion is asking local organizations, businesses and individuals to sponsor a kit for a veteran, or more than one if possible. The cost of the kit is $50; each kit consists of personal hygiene items, a lap robethrow, underwear and socks, and food.
Also, donations of Christmas cookies and candies to be distributed to the veterans along with their comfort kits, are sought. The deadline for donations andor prepared kits is Dec. 15. They will be be distributed to needy veterans Dec. 21.
To donate, make checks payable to Bridge of Compassion, and in the memo line note, Veterans Christmas Comfort kits. All donations appreciated. Donations of food, prepackaged cookies and candies may be brought to the Bridge of Compassion office at 1500 W. Grand Ave. Available at Gibson Pharmacy Flu Pneumonia Shots Saliva Tests Baby's Bliss (Gripe Water) Help with Medicare Part Chase su pprehended specta 200 E.
End Blvd. N. 903-935-7775 felonies. "These.charges arose from Clark fleeing from a Marshall police officer who was trying to conduct a traffic stop after the officer observed Clark driving reck lessly," a press release said. The ensuing chase reached speeds of 100 mph, and "at one point, Clark stopped his vehicle, put it in reverse and rammed a pursuing officer's car," the release added.
The impact damaged the officer's car to the point that he was forced to abandon the chase and to seek medical attention for his injuries. He did not require hospitalization. Clark continued in his vehicle for about two miles after which he fled on Continued from Page 1A Department vehicles and two from Harrison County Sheriffs Office were at the scene and appeared to be stopping cars attempting to turn onto Washington Avenue from side streets to the east. It also appeared that traffic on one of the streets had been barred from entering Washington by an unmarked vehicle parked across the side street. Police had conducted a man-hunt for Clark on warrants issued by Justice of the Peace Nancy George after he led officers on a chase Thursday night.
He was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer and evading arrest with a vehicle, both of which are foot into a heavily wooded area. Police said additional charges are likely to be filed against Clark after a Department of Public Safety trooper found a stolen weapon in his vehicle. Robert Clark, the man's father, was arrested following the chase and charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution, a Class A misdemeanor, and Jennifer Michelle Robinson was charged with felony evading a police vehicle, after she was seen in the area of her brother 's last known whereabouts and refused to stop for officers, the press release said. A police investigation continues. Contact staff writer Sandra Cason via e-mail at: scasoncoxmnm.com; or by phone at (903) 927-5969.
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