Marines charged in deaths of Iraqi civilians at Haditha
Eight Marines faces charges for deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians during a Haditha door to door sweep after a roadside bombing killed a comrade. Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich faces murder counts for allegedly ordering and carrying out killings. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Chessani is charged with dereliction of duty for failing to follow orders.
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Haditha
U.S
Frank Wuterich
Jeffrey Chessani
Rangely
Colo
Beach City to host insurance awareness meeting
Beach City City Council will host a citizens awareness meeting on insurance on January 30 at the Beach City Community Building, 12723 FM 2354. City officials say Texas Department of Insurance representatives will discuss windstorm and homeowners insurance and the ISO rating of local fire protection. A hurricane awareness session is planned later in 2007. Call 281-383-3180 for details.
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Beach City
Guido Persiani
Texas Department of Insurance
International Organization For Standardization
ISO
Persiani
Trinity Bay
Christmas decorations stolen from yard vandals call tips
The owners reported thefts of lawn decorations that were set up a week and a half earlier. After the incident they will rebuild the fence, leaving only an inflatable Santa Claus. Currie notes it is a crime of opportunity and urges tips to Crime Stoppers 281-427 TIPS with anonymous calls for cash rewards.
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Hrabina
Currie
Olins and Laird prep for bowl season and memories
Texans based families plan travel for college bowl games as Tate Olin, starting Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback, prepares for the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio while his parents, Dick and Martha Olin, attend most games and visit San Antonio for the bowl. Justin Laird and mother Robin Sheppard also travel to Memphis for the Liberty Bowl with UH punter Laird finishing his career.
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Tate
University of Iowa
Lee
Dick Olin
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Olin
Northern Iowa
Olins
San Antonio
Martha Olin
Baytown
Justin Laird
Houston Cougars
Memphis
Tenn
Robin Sheppard
Laird
Sheppard
Barry
Cougars
Fire destroys Wylie's home and damages neighbors
A garage fire swept through a Highlands area home and an adjacent apartment, destroying Wylie’s house and another residence shared with his family. Neighbors also saw significant damage to a nearby house. Wylie, his wife Renee, and sons Bradley and Brian survived with no injuries. The Carter family also lost their home. both families are relocating. Local fund drives are being organized with donation info at 309 6th St Highlands.
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Brian
Highlands
Carr
Wylie
Renee
Bradley
Ross S. Sterling High School
Dianna Carter
Amanda Rivera
Kaylie Carter
Rivera
Sterling
Carter
B.P. Hopper
Debbie Koehler
Woodforest Bank
6Th St
Finley thanks readers as year ends in Baytown Sun note
Retired Baytown Sun managing editor Jim Finley writes to Discerning Readers with thanks for emails and ideas. He reflects on a missed Nash and car troubles, then closes with Christmas wishes and appreciation for the community.
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