Jack Brooks Biography
Congressman Jack Brooks (D-Texas) – Biography
Congressman Jack Brooks, one of the longest serving members of the House of Representatives from Texas, earned national recognition for his major contributions to civil rights legislation, his dogged protection of civil liberties, his role as a watchdog over government spending and operations, and his part in the impeachment proceedings of President Richard M. Nixon. A lifelong Democrat with a reputation for straight talk and extensive constitutional and legal knowledge, Brooks represented the Second Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 through 1966 and the Ninth Congressional District from 1967 through 1995. He served for more than fifteen years as the dean of the Texas congressional delegation.
Share Read MoreEconomic Boom?
Southeast Texas is enjoying yet another boom in the petro-chemical industry, with several billion dollar projects underway and planned for the next 10 years. Along with the current and projected employment increases have come hundreds of new retail outlets and restaurants to further diversify the economy. Additional areas of growth have been in healthcare, with two new hospitals, research and development; food processing, tourism, aircraft and metals and construction.
Share Read MoreEffort to rename regional airport takes off
An effort to rename the Southeast Texas Regional Airport received a big lift Monday.
Jefferson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution to rename the airport after Jack Brooks. Brooks represented this area in Congress for more than 40 years. He and his wife live in Beaumont.
Commissioners approved the resolution after hearing from attorney Hubert Oxford III. Oxford spoke before commissioners two weeks ago and again Monday, urging support for the renaming.
He says Brooks helped this region in more ways than can be counted, including playing an instrumental role in the creation of Lamar University, a flood control levee in Jefferson County, DD6, Lake Sam Rayburn and civil rights legislation.
Oxford says in the two weeks since he first spoke about the proposal at Commissioners Court, he’s received a number of phone calls from people telling him how Jack Brooks changed their lives.
The FAA must also approve the name change.
——————————————–
Story originally appeared on KFDM.com – KFDM 6 News.
Not a member? Register today!
Effort to re-name airport after Jack Brooks
There is an effort underway to re-name the Southeast Texas Regional Airport after former congressman Jack Brooks.
A supporter addressed Jefferson County Commissioners Court during Monday’s meeting.
Attorney Hubert Oxford III a longtime friend of the former congressman.
Brooks served in the House for more than 40 years.
Oxford says the former congressman’s many contributions to Southeast Texas merit the honor.
Commissioners didn’t vote but several voiced their approval for the idea.
Oxford would like the item on next week’s court agenda.
——————————————–
Story by Scott Lawrence. Originally appeared on KFDM.com – KFDM 6 News.
Share Read MoreFAA Approves Grant For Terminal Repairs At SETRA
Jefferson County Commissioner Bo Alfred tells KFDM that the Federal Aviation Administration has given the go-ahead to award Jefferson County a grant to repair the main terminal at the Jack Brooks Regional Airport.
The grant totals a little over $8 million.
Hurricane Rita caused major damage to the main terminal, and it’s been closed since then.
Commercial flights have operated out of the Jerry Ware Terminal.
——————————————–
Story by Angel San Juan. Originally appeared on <a href=”http://www.kfdm.com/news/terminal-16472-grant-airport.html”>KFDM.com</a> – KFDM 6 News.
Share Read MoreFlight Fest 2003 Saturday at Southeast Texas Regional Airport
Event: Flight Fest ’03
Location: Southeast Texas Regional Airport, Mid-County
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2003 10 am – 6 pm
Price:Children aged 12 to Adults – $3 Children under 12 – Free admission
Goal:Provide an enjoyable daylong event for families centered on the aviation industry, the regional Airport, and the economic benefits aviation brings to southeast Texas.
Objectives: Recognize the 100th anniversary of the first flight by the Wright brothers, the contributions of flight today through exhibits, demonstrations, and fun activities.
——————————————–
Story originally appeared on KFDM.com – KFDM 6 News.
Share Read MoreAdvertisements
