When a shortage of cement and other materials started to hamper Earth Tech's work, company Pesident Ron Broadrick decided it was time the company became its own supplier. ...more

January 6, 2008

The city is considering increasing for the first time in 18 years the fees it charges on new construction to offset the ballooning cost of roads. ...more

December 22, 2007

Consumers grousing about soaring gas prices often focus on the big oil companies and anyone else who might profit when it costs more at the pump. One culprit that doesn't always get blamed when prices rise - a weak dollar - could draw more attention in the coming year. ...more

December 15, 2007

Don't you hate these election times of stress when you can't believe anybody, whether a trusted official or someone with high hopes of higher places? Reading the cherished columns in Sunday's papers would leave you wondering just who is telling the truth and who is electioneering! Two writers state the country is going to pot in a handbasket if we keep on with the "now" regime. A couple of wordy culprits think all's fine and all we need is common sense and some fine-tuning. So far, we can't help but observe that we still do have a republic here and we are a long ways from becoming a kingdom or a Muslim nation. This country will survive no matter who raises the most money or is elected in the driver's seat, but God help the man or woman who says we need to wear long gowns and face the East. Predictions ... The so-called war will continue regardless of whom is elected, because our responsibilities run too deep. ...more

December 5, 2007

CAN MIZZOU COME THROUGH? The No. 1-ranked Missouri Tigers (11-1) will play for a national championship if they can defeat Oklahoma (10-2) in tonight's Big 12 Championship Game at San Antonio. ...more

December 1, 2007

Her trademark blond mane has been replaced by a silver-streaked pompadour. But Deborah Harry, 62, still reigns as a new wave icon supreme. ...more

November 19, 2007

TAMPA - Her trademark blond mane has been replaced by a silver-streaked pompadour. But Deborah Harry, 62, still reigns as a new wave icon supreme. ...more

November 18, 2007

Last month was the hottest August in 112 years for Florida and seven other Southeastern states, and it was the second-hottest August nationwide. ...more

September 21, 2007

TAMPA - A well-heeled crowd of developers and land-use lawyers arrived at the Pepin Hospitality Centre for an early-morning debate today just before 7:30 a.m. A foursome greeted them with a decidedly more late-night bent to their attire. ...more

September 11, 2007