Relay for Life inspires city in touching ceremony
Mayor Calvin Mundinger praised the Relay for Life on the stadium parking lot as Bay Area volunteers and hundreds of residents gathered for the event. Hero of Hope Staci Hemmenway highlighted survivors and leadership, while Bobbie King, a seven year breast cancer survivor and teacher, spoke of the event’s uplifting impact. The relay runs overnight toward a 10 am close with volunteers sought for cleanup and support.
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Frist pushes anew for immigration bill with border funding
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist plans to move immigration legislation by Memorial Day adding about 2 billion dollars for border protection. The plan funds Border Patrol training, detention facilities, aircraft, and a high-traffic fence, amid protests and party disputes.
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Bush notes high gas prices as oil tops $75 a barrel
SAN JOSE Calif Oil prices hit a record as motorists face rising pump costs. President Bush acknowledged the pain and pledged action against price gouging while promoting energy competitiveness and hydrogen powered cars. Analysts warn prices may rise further amid Iran Nigeria disruptions and tight U S gasoline supplies. AAA reports average unleaded regular at 2.855 per gallon, up 3 cents from yesterday and over 60 cents from a year ago.
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Texas Heroes Honor History At San Jacinto Memorial
The annual Texas Revolution ceremony at the San Jacinto battleground drew leaders like Pasadena Mayor John Manlove and Rep. Gene Green to affirm the site as sacred ground. Participants, including Sam Houston IV and Navy personnel, highlighted history, funding needs, and the USS Texas restoration as pivotal to Texas heritage.
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San Jacinto Day festival features battle reenactment today
The San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in La Porte with music, entertainment, food, games and free admission. The reenactment at 3 p.m. includes muskets, canons, horses and hundreds of reenactors. Visitors explore Mexican and Texian camps and learn Civil War era life. Bands include Mean Gene Kelton and the Diehards, Murphy's Law, KR Woods, Cory McCauley and the Evangeline Aces, and the Six Gun Band. Bring chairs or blankets and call (281) 479-2421 or visit sanjacinto museum.org for details.
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