Browse past news stories for Burke Center in Burke, VA.

• Public hearing about Peavy Switch charter school on tap for Dec. 1 (The Lufkin Daily News)
  posted on November 25, 2009 at 02:39:23 am
  The public will soon have its chance to speak out about a new charter school being formed by the Burke Center at the Peavy Switch Recovery Center, as discussed at Tuesday's board of trustees meeting.
• San Jacinto County seeking AG opinion for Bills murder/suicide reports (Eastex Advocate)
  posted on November 21, 2009 at 07:13:17 am
  The Texas Attorney General’s office has been requested to issue an opinion on public information requests submitted to San Jacinto County for information relating to the November 7 murder of Shara Torres, 27, Sara Whitmire, 4, and Gloria Bills, 71, by Oliver “Bubba” Bills, Jr., 43, and Oliver Bills’ subsequent suicide.
• San Jacinto County to comply with open records request in Bills shooting (Cleveland Advocate)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:25:10 am
  A letter sent from the San Jacinto County Criminal District Attorney’s office to the Advocate on Monday, November 16, states that the county will comply with the Advocate’s request for information relating to the November 7 murder of Shara Torres, 27, Sara Whitmire, 4, and Gloria Bills, 71, by Oliver “Bubba” Bills, Jr., 43, and Oliver Bills’ subsequent suicide.
• Man kills 3, self in home (The Bryan-College Station Eagle)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 12:23:34 pm
  CLEVELAND -- A mental health official was among those who contacted a Texas sheriff's office to try to get help sent to a home where four people were later found dead.San Jacinto County investigators have said 43-year-old Oliver Bills Jr. fatally sho ...
• Relatives: Suspect in Cleveland triple murder-suicide was off medication, hallucinating (KENS 5 San Antonio)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 08:10:29 pm
  A mental health official was among those who contacted a Texas sheriff's office to try to get help sent to a home where four people were later found dead.       CLEVELAND, Texas -- A mental health official was among those who contacted a Texas sheriff’s office to try to get help sent to a home where four people were later found dead. San Jacinto County investigators have said 43-year-old Oliver ...
• Officials celebrate Drug Court's 5th anniversary (The Lufkin Daily News)
  posted on October 16, 2009 at 04:09:58 am
  Angelina County Drug Court marked its fifth year anniversary Thursday night in celebratory fashion, honoring those who have made the program a success along with six recent program graduates.
• New name, same mission for mental health center (Austin American-Statesman)
  posted on October 11, 2009 at 01:52:44 am
  Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center is no more.
• Renovation to Van Pelt Florist nearing completion (The Carthage Press)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 12:03:48 am
  The recent purchase of the Van Pelt Greenhouse and Florist shop on Garrison Ave. by Bob and Cathy Brown is nearly complete. 
• Lisa de Moraes TV Column: Why'd DeLay Put Away Dancing Shoes (Washington Post)
  posted on October 8, 2009 at 04:00:00 am
  Did the producers of "Dancing With the Stars" drop a brick on Tom DeLay's feet when he became the show's main story line and they saw where the ratings were heading?
• Man died waiting for ambulance (KFDM Beaumont)
  posted on October 7, 2009 at 04:48:17 pm
  JASPER COUNTY - by Steve Stewart/KJAS - A 49-year-old Jasper man, who apparently suffered a heart attack, died on Tuesday afternoon in Kirbyville while waiting for an ambulance. The nearest one was in Silsbee, over 30 miles away.
• Man dies waiting for ambulance after heart attack (Beaumont Enterprise)
  posted on October 7, 2009 at 04:16:14 pm
  A man suffering from a heart attack died Tuesday and the Kirbyville police chief is concerned that the length of time it took an ambulance to get to the scene may have played a role in the death.
• DETCOG board receives H1N1 flu updates (Eastex Advocate)
  posted on October 1, 2009 at 06:22:42 am
  Dr. Paul McGaha addressed the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) board Thursday, September 24.
• Man who turned his life around helps others in recovery (The Lufkin Daily News)
  posted on September 28, 2009 at 12:57:36 am
  In August of 2005 Jerry Fisher, of Nigton, found himself in prison again after forging checks and depleting the family bank account to get high.
• Groundbreaking for new Emergency mental health facility (KTRE Lufkin and Nacogdoches)
  posted on September 24, 2009 at 04:21:16 am
  A new emergency mental health facility plans to provide care for Angelina County and other surrounding East Texas counties.
• Burke Center breaks ground on emergency psychiatric care facility (The Lufkin Daily News)
  posted on September 24, 2009 at 02:23:29 am
  A groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday marked the beginning of construction for the Burke Center's Psychiatric Emergency Service Center in Lufkin.
• County contributing to cost of replacing bridge (The Lufkin Daily News)
  posted on September 23, 2009 at 01:52:18 am
  A new bridge has been given the greenlight for Huntington and an engineering firm has been chosen for a community water project outside Diboll.
• Headline goes hereLocal experts share information on heartbreaking disease (The Daily Sentinel)
  posted on September 22, 2009 at 03:57:59 am
  A small gathering of area caregivers and local residents congregated Monday evening at North Street Church of Christ to share information on Alzheimer's disease, its newest medications and the local resources available to those who suffer from it, as part of World Alzheimer's Day.
• Barnstormers out of playoffs (Lancaster Online)
  posted on September 15, 2009 at 04:49:47 am
  The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 9-4 at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday evening to tie an Atlantic League record with their 83rd win of the season.The 'Stormers' two losses on the day — they dropped a 6-3 decision earlier — combined with Long Island's 10-7...
• Patriots Power Past Barnstormers 9-4 (OurSports Central)
  posted on September 15, 2009 at 02:25:41 am
  Bridgewater, NJ -The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 9-4 at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday evening to tie an Atlantic League record with their 83rd win of the season (2001 Somerset Patriots).
• Hundreds celebrate life of Murphy George (The Lufkin Daily News)
  posted on August 31, 2009 at 02:47:51 am
  Hundreds of mourners filled the chapel of First Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the life of Murphy George, the Lufkin businessman and civic leader who died Thursday at age 82.
• Longtime civic leader Murphy George, called 'Lufkin's leading citizen,' dies at 82 (The Lufkin Daily News)
  posted on August 27, 2009 at 09:36:50 pm
  Murphy George, longtime civic leader and winner of the prestigious Angelina and Silver Bucket awards, died Thursday afternoon in Lufkin. He was 82.
• Murphy George dies (1927 - 2009) (KTRE Lufkin and Nacogdoches)
  posted on August 27, 2009 at 08:28:05 pm
  Longtime philanthropist and community servant Murphy George has died at age 82.
• Commissioners OK grants, indigent care contract (Eastex Advocate)
  posted on August 18, 2009 at 06:37:26 pm
  The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court voted to approve an indigent care contract with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston despite large reimbursement requirements.
• Biscayne Park's recreation center gets defibrillator (Miami Herald)
  posted on August 14, 2009 at 05:52:12 pm
  Biscayne Park has added a potentially life-saving device to the village's recreation center -- a defibrillator that can be used in emergencies. The American Heart Association donated the automated external defibrillator to Miami-Dade County, which in turn gave the equipment to the village. It will be installed at the Ed Burke Recreation Center by the end of next month.
• 8/8/09 Lufkin Police Report (KTRE Lufkin and Nacogdoches)
  posted on August 8, 2009 at 10:59:13 pm
  Theft, Assault (2), Burglary motor vehicle, Terroristic threat, Emergency peace officer warrant.
• Health fair educates community on health issues (The Lufkin Daily News)
  posted on August 6, 2009 at 01:58:27 am
  Pinewood Park Apartments and Memorial Health System of East Texas teamed up to put on a health fair Wednesday afternoon.
• 2009 Caregiver Conference offers advice and information (The Lufkin Daily News)
  posted on July 30, 2009 at 12:38:45 am
  Dozens attended the 2009 Caregivers Conference Wednesday at the Pitser Garrison Civic Center for advice on caregiving for loved ones, including old and the young.
• Lane Ranger Live: Tractor-trailer crash leaves some without power (News & Messenger)
  posted on July 27, 2009 at 11:07:25 am
  Drivers on Interstate 95 can expect some major delays tonight, and a major debate continues over whether or not to widen a major highway in our region.
• Concern over parallel between abuse and financial stresses (KLTV 7 Tyler)
  posted on July 24, 2009 at 11:52:18 pm
  Carlton Edwards shot and killed his wife Donnie Mae early Thursday morning. The couple's children ran to a neighbor's house for help.
• Concern over parallel between abuse and financial stresses (KTRE Lufkin and Nacogdoches)
  posted on July 24, 2009 at 11:35:39 pm
  Service agencies well aware that stress over finances can lead to anger managment issues...even violence.