Baghdad clashes near Karbala and a rescued POW
Coalition ground forces fought elements of the Medina Division of the Iraqi Republican Guard near Karbala about 50 miles from Baghdad. A U S American prisoner of war was rescued as Baghdad faced sudden accidents and smoke from the Old Palace while Saddam Hussein called for jihad.
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Cayah
Associated Press
Laurent Rebours
U.S
11Th Regiment
Diwaniyah
Iraq
Baghdad
Saddam Hussein
Karbala
Medina
Tigris
Saddam
Lynch Rescued POW Jessica Lynch After Ambush
US troops freed Army Pfc. Jessica Lynch a 19 year old from Palestine West Virginia who had been missing since the March 23 ambush near Nasiriyah during the Iraq invasion. She and 11 fellow soldiers from the 507th Maintenance Company were part of the fighting that day.
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Jessica Lynch
Iraq
Pentagon
Washington
Army
Defense Department
Lynch
Palestine
W.va
U.S
507Th
Nasiriyah
Jean Offutt
Baytown GC panel backs new elementary in three years
The rezoning committee urged construction of a new elementary school within three years, including a replacement for James Bowie Elementary and expansion of Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary. District enrollment is expected to rise, with Darrell Westerman noting a future campus will be needed.
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Baytown
James Bowie
Jessie Lee Pumphrey
Darrell Westerman
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Chambers County Day Draws Hundreds in Austin
About 500 residents attended an all day Chambers County Day in the state capitol. The event aimed to promote county issues, with participants praising the idea and seeking to influence lawmakers. Senator Tommy Williams backed the concept, noting its effectiveness.
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Austin
Chambers County
Tommy Williams
Rthe Woodlands
Chambers County leaders praised by Williams on floor
On the floor of the Texas Senate Williams introduced the Chambers County commissioners and lauded the county’s appeal to visitors. He highlighted the county’s leadership and commitment to regional prosperity, noting Chambers County’s attraction for tourists.
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Chambers County
Williams
Texas Senate
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