Kerry outlines steel job defense and Iraq rebuilding push
Kerry tells Bowling Green crowd he will fight to keep American jobs by curbing steel imports and vows tougher action than Bush. He pitches to Michigan auto workers and aims to keep jobs in the US. He backs private negotiations with world leaders for Iraq recovery but says no new U.S. troops.
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Steve Schmidt
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Police report two beer store thefts spotted separately
Police logged thefts at Jones 7-A47 on Garth Road and Ultramar Diamond Shamrock on South Highway 146. One man fled with a single 12 pack at 11 p.m. the other took two 18 packs at 2:35 p.m. No charges filed as suspects differed and no link found.
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Uttramar Diamond Shamrock
Avalon Bay
Drug arrest at Tanglewood Apartments after cocaine drop
Police patrolling the Woodway Drive and Northwood Drive area observed two women at 7 am Saturday. When noticed by the patrol car one woman discarded crack cocaine rock and was arrested for possession. The 22 year old faces a $15,000 bond.
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Northwood Drive
Intelligence warns of al Qaida building targeting in financial district
Officials cite extensive planning details by al Qaida operatives casing specific financial district buildings. They describe pedestrian counts, explosive behavior, and building weaknesses, notes from a CLA counterterrorism operation dating before and after 2001. The warning follows Pakistan’s capture of an al Qaida operative weeks earlier.
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Cities warned of terrorist threats to financial hubs
Government officials warned of possible attacks on iconic financial institutions in New York City Washington and Newark with orange alert status and heightened security. Officials cited specific buildings and multiple intelligence sources while noting the threat could affect upcoming elections and that New York City may raise alert levels if needed.
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Ridge
Iti
Anthony Williams
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Crosby Alumni Reunion Showcases Strong Community Ties
Crosby High School alumni celebrate a close-knit culture at the annual reunion. Former students recall one-on-one learning, teachers who are alumni, and a sense of shared hometown pride. Proceeds fund scholarships totaling 36 thousand dollars for 35 students over 17 years, with 1200 dollar awards this year to Alfonso Hernandez and Elizabeth Fiedler. The event features raffles, an auction, and performances by the Bobby Croft Trio, supporting future Crosby scholars.
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Pasadena Opry
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Glenda Cheek
Buffalo
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Isbell
Carl Poteet
Sherrill Poteet
First named storm forms off South Carolina coast
The first Atlantic hurricane season storm formed off the Charleston area as Tropical Storm Alex. Forecasters predict landfall in North Carolina with winds around 40 mph. The center lay about 90 miles south-southeast of Charleston as advisories extended the storm warning north of Cape Hatteras to the South Santee River.
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Bingo room opens to serve non-smoking players
A new bingo room opened at the VFW in early July with a loudspeaker and a lighted call board. A staffer sits by the windows to alert non-smokers when a bingo is called, improving accessibility for players.
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Bingo at VFW Post 912 draws growing turnout
At VFW Post 912 on North Main a weekly bingo evening at 7 p.m. and Sunday sessions at 2 p.m. require a $2 minimum and cover all 20 games for about $20. Stokes notes low early turnout with about 12 players now in the non smoking room, expecting growth to 20 to 23 additional players as awareness increases.
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VFW
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Stokes
Public hearings set as Baytown weighs council pay
The Charter Review Committee examines modest pay for council members in Baytown a city of about 70 000. Experts say pay ranges from 10 to 310 per month with a mayoral salary varying widely. Officials emphasize time commitment and limits on corruption.
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Lee College
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