| High-rising fuel prices not likely to deter travel
Be prepared for long lines at the airport this Thanksgiving weekend. Despite high fuel prices, travel experts expect travel on the road and by air to be up this season. "Come prepared. Have patience," said Janet Nelson, owner of Jade Travel. "It's the busiest travel weekend of the year." .
Budget Offers New Discounts for American Express(R) Cardmembers
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced a special promotion for American Express cardmembers. Through May 31, 2008, each time customers pay for a Budget rental with any American Express Card they will save up to $50 on that rental and receive an American Express branded rewards card worth up to $100. "Budget customers expect great value," said Becky Alseth, senior vice president of marketing for Avis Budget Group, parent of Budget. "They want top-quality vehicles, great service and low prices. We think they'll take advantage of this new promotion that offers money-saving discounts from Budget and an American Express branded rewards card that can be used virtually anywhere American Express is accepted." Terms and conditions apply.
Frank’s part of local folklore
Frank Smith of Frank�s Lakeview Inn and Anchor Club looks out over Lake Belton from the inn�s patio in May 1988. Nita Smith, Frank�s wife, said her husband was a visionary when it came to making decisions about their restaurant, eventually building it with a view of the lake. (Telegram file photo) .
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