Nederland, TX

$4.5 million city bond on ballot By DENNIS KUTAC REPORTER       Residents in Nederland will be heading to the polls to vote on a $4.5 million bond that would be used to fund the city's sewer line replacement program. More ... Man puts power in education By DENNIS KUTAC REPORTER       To meet Ruben Ascencio, one would think he doesn't have a care in the world, especially as he gets his SST 45 Class powerboat ready for competition. For him it's more of a hobby and a family sport since his wife Rina and their two kids Mona, 5, and Ruben IV, 4, travel with him. More ... Thunder on the Neches       A driver in the SST-120 division launches his boat into the Neches River during the RiverFest boat races this past Sunday. More ... Sports Connection earns Chamber honors for owners By DENNIS KUTAC REPORTER       Ricky Root says the Sports Connection was his wife Sylvia's idea originally, but the two have worked to see that their business has something for all ages to do. Now after nine years of expanding and adding activities, the Roots have been selected as the 2008 Small Business Persons of the Year by... More ... Burchfield named Mother of the Year By DENNIS KUTAC REPORTER       PORT NECHES - Edith Burchfield probably couldn't have asked for a better weekend. Good weather for the tunnel boat races, of which she is an avid fan of and finding the festival's treasure on Saturday were among the events that made for an enjoyable weekend. More ...