West Nile threat not over
yet
The Liberty County Extension Office has issued a warning about the
ongoing threat of the West Nile virus in Liberty County. "We
are now entering the peak season of human infection for West Nile
virus and other mosquito-borne diseases," says Ron Holcomb, County
Extension Agent. Holcomb says these diseases begin to spill over into
human populations in late-summer, and usually calm down by October
15. People who contract the virus will likely suffer from flu-like
symptoms. To avoid mosquitoes and the possibility of disease, wear
clothes that are loose-fitting. Clothing should also be light-colored,
because mosquitos are attracted to darker hues.
New law affects traffic tickets
A new law goes into effect on September 1 that will establish a point
system for moving traffic violations, assessing a surcharge to offenders
based on the type and frequency of offenses. DPS Spokesperson Lisa
Block said the Driver Responsibility Law assigns points to a driver's
license for each offense and attaches surcharges to drivers with 6
points or more. (Courtesy KSHN Radiogram)
Safe Saturday night planned
for Junior High kids
The Liberty County YMCA is sponsoring another Saturday
night event for area junior high students tonight
at Southside Elementary gym from 7-10 p.m. Billed as "Deeper",
the night will include a live band, a video game tournament, "wild
and wooly games", food, fun, and friends. Admission is free,
although students must have present an approval card signed by a parent
or guardian. The cards are available at the door Saturday night. For
more information, contact Katina Delk at 832-423-9993.
Police report
Cleveland police officers investigated six offenses Thursday and made
six arrests; three for public intoxication; one for investigation
of forgery; one for failure to register as a sex offender; and one
for endangering a child. A total of 10 ambulance calls were logged;
21 general calls; nine 911 calls; and 2 fire calls.
On Tap at the Texan
Showing now is "S.W.A.T.", rated PG-13. Showtimes Saturday
are 7 and 9 p.m.; weekdays, 7 p.m. Admission is $2 for children 3-11,
and $4 for 12 and up.
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