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U.S. Highway 281 Presentation >> Priority 1: Spend $75 million to build five overpasses in Falfurrias.>> Priority 2: A $13 million Ben Bolt overpass at Farm-to-Market Road 2508 is proposed to create a safer school zone and eliminate another traffic barrier.>> Priority 3: Dedicate anywhere from $40 million to $104 million to build tolled relief route around Premont or upgrade the existing route with tolled freeway lanes.>> Priority 4: A $50 million project in George West to build connectors to U.S. Highway 59 and Interstate 37.McALLEN -- Whether the route is eventually called Interstate 69 or the Trans-Texas Corridor, four...

You don’t have to wait much longer…George West Storyfest is almost here. The fun kicks off on Friday, November 3, with the Community Breakfast and Chuckwagon Dinner and then sails into Saturday, November 4, all day on the Live Oak County Courthouse Square, with storytellers and music for all. In between all the breakfast tacos, tall tales and toe tapping tunes, you’ll find plenty to entertain you from the Red Wagon Parade to the Texas State Liar’s Contest © to Living History demonstrations to the Reptile Adventures display. Here’s just a sample of the Saturday line up and, remember, grounds...

News Release The Storytelling Capital of Texas is planning exciting events to celebrate the 17th anniversary of Storyfest. Lies and more will be told the weekend of November 4 – 6, 2005 Activities will kick-off Friday morning with the annual Community Breakfast. A great way to start your morning; the morning features free breakfast tacos and hot coffee along with a host of storytellers preparing for their day in the area schools. You have to get up early, as the breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m., but it's well worth the effort. Then, a mere 12 hours later, the annual Chuckwagon...

Fourth of July Fun for the Whole Family!! ****************************************************** There’s something new in the AIR for this Fourth of July… literally! The first-ever Airport Family Fun Fest and Pancake Breakfast is in the works to help celebrate our nation’s birthday in Live Oak County. Monday, July 4th *** 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Showcasing the Live Oak County Memorial Airport, the event will feature a static aircraft display, live music, a field day of games for the whole family, and a delicious pancake breakfast. All are invited and the admission is FREE! Make plans to stop by and enjoy the...

PRESS RELEASE: The Storytelling Capital of Texas is planning exciting events to celebrate the 16th anniversary of Storyfest. Stories and more will come to life the weekend of November 5 – 7, 2004 Activities will kick-off Friday morning with the annual Community Breakfast, a great way to start your morning! The morning features free breakfast tacos and hot coffee along with a host of storytellers preparing for their day in the area schools. You have to get up early, as the breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m., but it’s well worth the effort. Then, a mere 12 hours later, the 7th...