OBAMA executive orders to bring death to millions

Reuters on Friday, one day after the 36th anniversary of Roe V. Wade signed a a lethal executive order that will insure death to millions upon millions of unborn children worldwide. For the full story, click http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersComService_2_MOLT/idUSTRE50M3PQ20090123

On the heels of that infamous sweep of his pen, groups across America are gearing up for a fight against his next move: the signing FOCA into law. This is a horrible bill that will codify ROE V WADE in such a way, the it will be virtually impossible to undue or do away with ROE V WADE.
For the full story, click here: http://www.cc.org/actionalert/sign_stop_foca_petition

City Commissioners Blasted by EastTexasOnline.com

According to Ron Munden of EastTexasTownOnline.com
"City Manager Frank Johnson has called a special meeting of the City Commission for Friday at 1:45 p.m. to award a contract for $40,000 to an architectural firm to begin planning documents for Old City Hall.

Based on telephone calls to several City Commissioners, it appears they were unaware of this item until they received a letter from the City Manager on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. None were fully aware of the intent of this item. With one exception, none had seen any material related to the contract.

Based on other telephone calls, it appears that the Brand Development Committee (BDC) was unaware of this contract and the BDC was completely bypassed by the City Manager.

The Tourism Plan, which was approved in its entirety by the City Commission, calls for the BDC to coordinate all of the city's tourism efforts.

Currently, the BDC has almost $200,000 in consulting contracts underway. One is a $35,000 venue analysis contract that will be completed in February.

It is difficult to understand how the City Commissioners can approve a contract that has not been reviewed by the BDC. It is even more difficult to believe that they would not wait a month to see the results of the venue analysis contract before they award another related contract. I can't believe that the City Commissioners want to do this.

What's happening? Is the City Manager up to his old tricks again?"

From this perspective, it seems what's good for the goose should be good for the gander.

If I recall, It wasn't that long ago, when Mr. Munden reportedly stepped down from his position as the quarterback of the Branding Committee so he could enter his bid
for the BDC/Tourism website. In fact, the letting for the bid was held originally in December and then notices went out in January.
Two months before other web vendors in town even heard about the bid. In fact, the two leading web design firms that have more websites in this city than any other,
were completely left out of the bidding process until it was almost over. Seems he knows how to dish it out but when it comes back around, well, that is a different story.

Of course, this doesn't excuse the City Commission for keeping the consulting contract under wraps until the end, if that is what they actually did.
East Texas has always had its share of good-ol-boy under-the-table politics. Thus, this is not surprising or out of character for this city.

Concerned Citizen wondering why we live and pay taxes in Marshall Tx.
What do you think Marshall?

National Sanctity of Life Day, 2009

National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2009
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

All human life is a gift from our Creator that is sacred, unique, and worthy of protection. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, our country recognizes that each person, including every person waiting to be born, has a special place and purpose in this world.

This Sunday, our nation is observing National Sanctity of Human Life Day on January 18, the Sunday before the 36th anniversary of the remembrance of Roe V. Wade, that legalized abortion in America.

Let us thank George W. Bush for his proclamation.

View the official proclamation.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2009/01/20090115-1.html

Last Harvest Fellowship

'Gay' bishop doesn't plan to use Bible at inaugural event

According to OneNewsNow, a recent AP story exposes the fact that instead of Rick Warren, the first openly homosexual Episcopal bishop Vicki Gene Robinson will offer a "prayer" at the Lincoln Memorial at an inaugural event for president-elect Barack Obama. The story also points to the fact he won't be using a Bible for this inauguration.

Clark Stevens, a spokesman for the inaugural committee, reportedly said Robinson was invited because he had offered his advice to Obama during the campaign and because of his church work. When asked whether Robinson was included to calm the Warren complaints, he said Robinson is "an important figure in the religious community. We are excited that he will be involved."

Robinson, 61, said both Obama and vice president-elect Joe Biden will attend the event, and Obama is expected to speak. As for himself, Robinson said he doesn't yet know what he'll say, but he knows he won't use a Bible.
Read the full story

Source:
Associated Press - 1/12/2009 10:20:00
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. -

For additional news, view www.lonestareaglenews.com

D.A.R.E. goes live on MARS-HALL.TV for Jan. 17th Auction

D.A.R.E Telethon Auction is planned for Jan. 17th.

January 17, 2007 will mark the first LIVE BROADCAST of MARS-HALL.TV.
This year's auction marks the 17th annual D.A.R.E Telethon.

Charter Cable 19 and KMHT Radio will once again participate in simulcasting the auction. This year the auction will be made available to anyone who has high speed access to the Internet.

View a promo featuring DARE officer Mark Warden and students at Price T. Young Middle school filmed recently by MARS-HALL.TV.

View the video announcement

Fight over Caddo Water & The City of Marshall Appears to have ended

According to a local report,

"It's official. Representatives of the Caddo Lake Coalition and officials from the City of Marshall met Thursday at Caddo Lake and signed the agreement that resolved all issues in the long-standing dispute between the city and the coalition regarding proposed changes to Marshall's water permit."

See the full story: Download the PDF story
http://easttexastowns.com/siteMOL/pdf/signing9010.pdf

From the desk of the Lone Star Eagle News, the Eagle is waiting to see the details of the agreement. A test of some mechanical removal equipment is set is to be done and we will report any news about the results as they become available.

The Eagle

Marshall City Commission fails the first test

Word has it that failure to post the agenda in a timely manner forces cancellation of the meeting

According to an article posted on East Texas Towns.com,

"The regular City Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2009 was unexpectedly cancelled. City Manager Frank Johnson confirmed that the meeting had to be cancelled because the agenda was not posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act."

"The problem appears to be related to changes in the front office at City Hall. Last November, Mr. Johnson named Artis Wright as the new Assistant City Manager, replacing Janet Cook who retired at the end of the year. In January, Mr. Johnson moved Mr. Wright's secretary to the city manager's secretary position. The previous secretary has been reassigned."

Seems our city could be better organized as we start 2009.
Musical chairs within City Hall seem to have started off the year with a cancellation of the first public meeting. Let's hope the rest of the year turns to be more productive.

Staff Reporter