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Commissioner Bassett said the measure failed because of lack of a motion Live Oak County commissioners decided this week not to ban recreational shooting on lots in a subdivision where residents had complained. Commissioner Jim Bassett said the measure failed Monday for lack of a motion. Officials had gathered response from residents in Lake Meadows Subdivision during a public hearing Oct. 15. “It was overwhelming among the residents that they want to keep it the way it was,” Bassett said. Shooting has been a contentious issue in Lake Meadows, where one couple sued two neighbors for shooting at target berms...

A capias has been issued for the arrest of Corpus Christi residents Raymond “Ace” Walker, Garratt W. Harris and Paul Isaac Bueno for allegedly killing nine deer on the Walker Ranch and dumping the deer in the Nueces River. “The three men could have been charged with 27 Class A misdemeanors (3 counts times nine deer), but we decided not to ‘throw the book at them’ because they confessed,” said Clay Pipkin, Live Oak County game warden. Walker, Harris and Bueno were charged with waste of game and hunting at night, both Class A misdemeanors, for allegedly killing nine deer...

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...

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...

Bee-Picayune staff - The Texas Rangers are investigating allegations of vote tampering in Live Oak County. Ranger Oscar Rivera interviewed Precinct 3 county workers on Thursday at the courthouse in connection with the allegations. Precinct 3 Commissioner Jimmy Strause, who was out of town that day, said he is aware of the investigation but could not comment. However, he said, “we always try not to do anything illegal.” Sheriff Larry Busby said Ranger Rivera was responding to a complaint by a citizen who alleged that Precinct 3 county workers paved private roads in exchange for votes, a felony offense. Busby...