WILLIS – Good times are still ahead. That was the fundamental message delivered at the second annual North Montgomery County Economic Outlook and Planning Summit Thursday.An audience of more than 100 attended the event hosted by the city of Willis’ Economic Council and Entergy Texas&rsqu... read more

Washington Junior High student Robert Kolvek has big plans for life after school.“If I don’t make it as a lawyer or in sports with track, I might be a sniper in the Marines,” Kolvek said.Kolvek learned a little about the military Wednesday morning at the Lone Star Executive Airport... read more

Predictably, the new law – which appears to simply direct police to enforce existing law on immigration – has awakened a wave of recrimination and opened up a bitter political debate.That’s not necessarily a bad thing. But should Texas join the fray with a similar law of its own? S... read more

By Matt StephensUpdated:05.15.10Local state representatives say they would support Texas legislation similar to Arizona’s recently passed law addressing illegal immigrants.“We’ve got to make sure that Texas does everything we can to provide for the safety and security of its citize... read more

From the Office of State Representative Brandon Creighton As you know, the Arizona governor recently signed a bill into law attempting to curtail illegal immigration. This new law, which takes effect midsummer, makes it a state crime for illegal immigrants to be in Arizona, requires police to check ... read more

By WAYNE SLATER and CHRISTY HOPPE / The Dallas Morning NewsAUSTIN – Rep. Brandon Creighton had an idea, but he needed help.FILE /The Associated PressIn April 2009, Rick Perry supported a states' rights resolution with Rep. Brandon Creighton (left) and Sen. Robert Nichols, Rep. Angie Chen Butto... read more

Some scholars say it's illegal but happens unofficially.ByTim EatonAMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFFUpdated: 12:25p.m. Sunday, Feb.21,2010Published: 1:00a.m. Saturday, Feb.20,2010Post a CommentE-mailPrintShareLarger TypeThe stale old campaign issues education, toughness on crime, taxes have lulled countless ... read more

By Howard RodenUpdated:02.16.10Officials with the San Jacinto River Authority and the city of Conroe expressed optimism Tuesday that a solution could be reached over the SJRA’s proposed surface water contract.The two sides agreed to resume negotiations after they held a joint meeting attended ... read more

ByFrom Community ReportsUpdated:02.16.10This week state Rep. Brandon Creighton served as the introductory speaker at the 10th Amendment Town Hall in Plano.Creighton joined Gov. Rick Perry and Attorney General Greg Abbott in calling for stronger protection of people’s individual freedoms and li... read more

By Brad MeyerUpdated:02.02.10The Montgomery County Republican Women gave Republican candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves and discuss the key issues important to voters at a 2010 Candidate Forum Tuesday night.The event, held at River Plantation Country Club, provided candidates with a ch... read more