Mont Belvieu debates hotel tax to fund Anahuac memorial
Mont Belvieu officials debated using hotel and motel tax revenue to help finance a veterans memorial in Anahuac costing upward of 200000. Council members differed on whether the tax should fund the project, while pledging to assist organizers with advice and staffing. The panel also considered using Eagle Pointe Recreation Complex facilities for a youth activity center, pending the hiring of a new center manager.
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Mont Belvieu
Anahuac
Mike Pomykal
Bill Bryant
Cove
Beach City
Old River-Winfree
Pomykal
Grady Randle
Cecil Parker
Tommy Grimes
Parker
Grimes
Eagle Pointe Recreation Complex
Angel Coon
Council
Coon
Chris Bear
Jeffrey Keller
Jeff Strong
Strong Sports Management, Inc
Keller
Bush administration rebuts Katrina response criticism
In Alexandria Virginia Frances Townsend and Michael Chertoff defended the Bush administration against criticisms from Michael Brown and congressional investigators. Townsend rejected claims Bush was uninvolved and Chertoff said his agency focused on disasters, denying any neglect of natural catastrophe preparations.
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Washington
Bush
Michael Brown
Congressional
White House
Homeland Security
Frances Fragos Townsend
Michael Chertoff
Alexandria
Cheney Violation Sparks Hunting Incident Debate
Vice President Dick Cheney appeared to violate the cardinal hunting rule by misidentifying his target and shooting. He also reportedly failed to purchase a Texas hunting stamp, prompting questions about compliance with state game laws.
Cheney Wounds Hunter in Texas Quail Hunt
Vice President Dick Cheney wounded fellow hunter Harry Whittington in the face neck and chest on Saturday when he fired at a covey of quail, saying he did not see Whittington approach. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said both men will receive warning citations for failing to carry an upland game bird stamp. Cheney held a $125 nonresident hunting license and has sent a $7 check to cover the stamp.
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Cheney
Harry Whittington
Whittington
Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Two air marshals charged with drug smuggling in Houston
Two U S air marshals from Houston face federal drug charges after allegedly using their badge to move narcotics through security onto planes. Shawn Ray Nguyen and Burke Scholar II were ordered detained at their first court appearance until a bond hearing. An informant delivered 15 kilograms of cocaine and $15,000 to Nguyen's home triggering arrests. First Assistant U S Attorney Don DeGabrielle said the badge abuse will not be tolerated.
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Houston
U.S
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Shawn Ray Nguyen
Burke Scholar II
Nguyen
Don DeGabrielle
Saddam in court lashes out at Bush as torture links urged
In Baghdad on Monday prosecutors presented documents and called former aides to Saddam Hussein to the stand in a bid to tie him to torture and executions. The ousted leader appeared disheveled in slippers and shouted Down with Bush. Barzan Ibrahim, Saddam's half brother, in an undershirt, resisted guards and sat on the floor in protest.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Bush
Saddam
Barzan Ibrahim
Ibrahim
Pro Preval protests erupt in Haitian capital
Pro-Preval supporters erected smoldering roadblocks across Port au Prince and occupied a luxury hotel on Monday. At least one protester was killed as U N peacekeepers denied witness accounts of a shooting. Preval returned to the capital for the first time since the election on Tuesday.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Rene Preval
U.N
Preval
Goose Districts Seek Waivers for Overages and Plans
Goose Creek districts must request waivers and present a compliance plan with a timeline to end future waivers. Three campuses Austin Crockett Highlands Elementary reviewed for third semester waivers since last fall’s hurricanes and public meetings set to discuss needs and steps to prevent repeats. The board plans a seventh semester waiver for Austin after TEA approval and will hold a public hearing. 595 hurricane evacuees are counted next year as staying. trustees approved an interlocal with Houston for up to 20 portable buildings worth about 1.5 million to accommodate growth.
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Austin
Crockett
Highlands
Goose Creek
Weston
Houston
Baytown candidates file for mayor and council seats
Baytown residents began filing for city offices Monday with Scott Murray announcing a third term bid after six years on the council. Also filing were District 5’s Ronnie Anderson and District 6’s Sammy Mahan for re election, plus former councilman Stephen DonCarlos for mayor. Early voting runs May 1 to May 9, with election day May 13.
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Baytown
Murray
Exxon Mobil
Ronnie Anderson
Sammy Mahan
Stephen DonCarlos
Calvin Mundinger
Crash claims life of McCune in ditch near water
Four hours to remove wrecked vehicle from ditch. McCune's body retrieved as investigators seek cause of death. Unclear if impact or drowning. toxicology tests will determine if alcohol contributed and estimate time since death. Harris County Medical Examiner to conduct results.
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McCune
Currie
Harris County Medical Examiner
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