Debate over pre Sept 11 memo to President Bush
The Aug 5 2001 briefing to President Bush warned of al Qaida on U.S. soil with a domestic threat, detailing FBI investigations and possible hijackings. Rice previously said pre 9/11 intel focused on overseas targets while Bush defended the memo’s emphasis on current threats and domestic plots. McCain urged accountability across administrations.
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Perry education plan draws cautious business backing
Governor Perry unveils a school finance plan linking residential and business taxes to curb burdens. State business leaders debate the constitutional linkage while endorsing other elements like funding public schools via video lottery terminals. Lawmakers consider a special session as constitutional changes loom.
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Police beat and rider rescue mark Baytown weekend
Police say Jose Estrada 28 of Highlands was shot at Unidad Park while retrieving a ball. Estrada remained in fair condition but a warrant for aggravated assault was issued as two suspects fled the scene. Also, Jonathan Dittman pulled a motorcyclist from a pond after a crash near Wyoming and Missouri. an eight foot alligator watched from the bank as LifeFlight transported the rider to UTMB. Baytown police logged 167 calls from Saturday to Sunday including burglaries and thefts.
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Texas district sees jump in bankruptcies
Adrian Gaspar, once earning up to 100000 dollars as a police officer and security guard, faced bankruptcy after construction slowdown. He is among 25210 individuals who filed for personal bankruptcy in the US Southern District of Texas, with a 23.2 percent rise from 2002 to 2003, the nation’s largest increase. Gaspar says family comes first as he sacrifices assets to feed his family.
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