October 2001 Serious Incident Review: Connally Unit
Investigation of the December 2000 escape of 7 inmates from the maximum security prison. | html | October 2001 - October 2002 Attack on America
Website of documents and Christian resources about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
November 2002 Elections 2002
How will YOU Vote? Resources about the November 2002 general election. October 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia and Her Crew
Latest news from NASA about the space shuttle Columbia tragedy
November 2004 Thanksgiving
A cornucopia of websites related to this special holiday January 2005 Tsunami satellite images
A series of satellite images from NASA's Earth Observatory that graphically illustrate the effects of the December 2004 tsunami. See also Tsunami Dec. 2004 webpage.
March 2005 Indonesia experiences another quake
Advance data regarding the earthquake and possible tsunami hitting Indonesia on March 28, 2005. August 2005 Space Shuttle Discovery
Get the latest news on space shuttle Discovery's mission to the International Space Station. Includes real time video, mission status, and the latest news releases.
September 2005 Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
Nation and Abilene
Status of relief efforts, victim resources, and how you can help here in Abilene. Hurricane Rita
Track Rita's progress with satellite images, predictions, and the latest weather advisories.
October 2005 Monarch Butterflies
The Monarch's are coming through Abilene. Learn more about the migration and about this incredible insect. August 2006 NARA on Google Video
The National Archives has released over 100 historic videos focusing on WWII, national and state parks, and space flight. Watch history unfold from your desktop!
| See also: | Press release |
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November 2006 Thanksgiving
A cornucopia of websites related to this special holiday December 2006 Christmas
A festive board of holiday pleasures to explore on the web.
January 2007
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Bush's New Iraq Strategy President Bush outlines his latest strategy for military personnel in Iraq in this Address to the Nation on January 10, 2007. Get the video and text here. | |
| related documents: | National Strategy for Victory in Iraq | Iraq International Religious Freedom Report 2006 |
| Background Briefing | Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2005 | |
| Fact Sheet: The New Way Forward | Military Casualty Information | |
| Iraq Update Archive | Iraq map | |
February 2007
State of the Union 2007
The State of Union address outlines the condition of the nation and presents president's national agenda. Get the text and webcast here.related documents: 2007 State of Union policy initiatives SOTU: Frequently Asked Questions Audience estimates -- how many watched American Presidency Projects: SOTU 1789-present Audience poll -- viewer response State of the Union: Art and History Opposition statement from Sen. Jim Webb (Dem.)
The Psychological Needs of U.S. Military Service Members and Their Families: A Preliminary Report
Newly released report by the American Psychological Association and the Presidential Task Force on Military Deployment. Studies the stress of military separation upon families, friends, and soldiers. Report indicates that mental health needs are overtaxing current system of health services.| press release | full report |
Related documents:
Deployment Locations
DeploymentLINK Family Support
U.S. Army Mental Health Advisory Team. Operation Iraqi Freedom
April and May 2007
Responding to Virginia Tech
A list of resources facilitating a Christian response to the shootings at Virginia Tech
July 2007
Resources about this First Lady during the Lyndon Johnson presidency, and resident of Texas
September 2007
Japan officially changes the name of this famous island to Iwo To.
October 2007
Texas Buys Davy Crockett Letter
The Texas Historical Commission buys what is believed to be the last letter Davy Crockett wrote.
November 2007
A cornucopia of websites related to this special holiday
December 2007
A festive board of holiday pleasures to explore on the web.
January 2008
A primer on how climate change affects us and what you can do to help.
Celebrate National Library Week with these vintage posters created by the Works Progress Administration. May 2008 Feeling the pinch?
September 2008 Up-to-the-minute information on Hurricane Ike directly from NOAA weather
(Photo courtesy of NOAA/NCEP)
see also:
Ike Evacuation Routes
Mobile Phone Alerts
Texas Road Conditions
Satellite Loop
Hurricane Awareness
Galveston Webcams
October 2008
Learn about the issues, the candidates, voting, and other things elections related.
November 2008
Our annual cornucopia of websites related to this special holiday
December 2008
Our annual festive board of new and old holiday pleasures to explore on the web.
January 2009
Resources about what promises to be one of most significant presidential transitions of our time: the Bush-Obama transition.
Presidential Transition and Inauguration 2009
March-April 2009
Facts and tips to help you make the transition.
May 2009
Latest news and information related to the Swine Flu (H1N1) virus.
Remembering Lady Bird Johnson
Iwo Jima Name Change 
Climate Change
Hurricane Ike
Elections 2008
