Kosse
GOVERNMENT
Kosse Historical Marker Honors Chinese Laborers
, , , , , Near the railroad crossing on Hwy. 7 in Kosse, a historical marker has been placed to honor the Chinese laborers who laid the tracks more than 150 years ago.Several Kosse locals, two state representatives and an assortment of history aficionados gathered on Friday, June 7, to celebrate the dedication and unveiling of the historical marker.Evan Thompson, Executive Director of Preservation Texas, shared details about how Chinese laborers ended up in Texas after their work on the transcontinental railroad.“This was a pioneering effort in the South to make use of Chinese labor to build the railroads,...
Commissioners Go Digital, Consider GrantWorks Presentation, Road & Bridge Needs
, Limestone County commissioners made quick work of their agenda Tuesday, June 11, with most of their decisions pertaining to the Road and Bridge Department.Regular attendees noticed agenda formatting changes and the commissioners’ use of laptop computers instead of paper agenda packet, a change explained by County Judge Richard Duncan.“I want you to look at all these computers up here; we’ve gone to the digital world. It’s 2024, and primarily we’re trying to get it to where all our information is out to the public. I think it’s going to speed up the process for Shantell (Carrizales- our Executive Assistant)...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.