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HOUSTON - Family, friends and dignitaries from around the world made Saturday's funeral of former first lady Barbara Bush an unprecedented celebration of life.
It was also historic for the city of Houston.
U.S. Representative Roger Williams (R) announced Friday that Fort Hood had received $117.4 million in barracks funding for 10 Rolling Pin barracks renovations.
Rep. Williams said the funding, which will allow for upgrades and repairs to a total of 746 living spaces in the 10 barracks, marked a step in the right direction for the military installation.
The Republican congressional baseball team will return to Simpson Field in Alexandria, Virginia, for its first practice after last year's shooting.
Several area residents and officials commented on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush, a woman who's appeal transcended partisan politics. Bush, 92, passed away Tuesday.
Heartfelt thoughts and remarks from politicians and celebrities alike began to pour in soon after news of the death of former First Lady Barbara Bush began to spread.
Scores of Vietnam veterans gathered for events commemorating Vietnam veterans on Thursday.
LAMPASAS — Congressman Roger Williams, R–Austin, recognized veterans who served during the Vietnam War era for their service to the nation, during a National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony at the Old Middle School complex in Lampasas Thursday.
After many years of waiting to expand, more than 100 gathered on Monday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Keene City Hall and Community Center, 1000 N. Old Betsy Road.
Designed by Callahan & Freeman Architects, the building, just shy of 30,000 square feet, was built on 3 acres of land across from Elisa Carver Park on Old Betsy Road.
After gunfire rang out at Maryland's Great Mills High School on Tuesday, Republican Representative Roger Williams, of Texas, said he believes that his school security bill could prevent similar incidents.
KILLEEN, TEXAS - The Killeen Independent School District is thanking Texas Congressman Roger Williams for proposing legislation calling for the U.S. Department of Education to provide grants for school districts to improve school safety.