Coast Guard cuts patrols as fuel costs rise coastwide
Rising fuel prices force the Coast Guard to trim patrols from Texas to the Midwest. Eighth District spokesman Rear Adm. Paul Pluto cites costs lifting to 34 dollars a barrel in March and still high, risking fewer boating safety checks, environmental enforcement, and routine maintenance.
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Fort Worth council eyes gun show regulation at city venues
Fort Worth officials reviving talks to tighten gun show rules on city property. Some leaders want licensed dealers and background checks for sales, though action remains uncertain. Critics warn restrictions could end gun shows or drive dealers away.
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Galveston Bay waters show lower pollutants study finds
Houston Chronicle reports Galveston Bay water and sediment tests show heavy metals and organics at levels lower than expected for a petrochemical region. Texas A&M Galveston oceanographer Gary Gill notes no significant pollution overall, with localized hot spots possible near shore.
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