Federal government takes over airport security duties
On the first day of the transition to federal control of aviation security passengers note greater vigilance and courtesy. Federal officials including John Magaw say screening is being done properly as a nine month shift from private companies unfolds. At Dulles travelers report tighter checks and more thorough bag searches with new procedures such as shoe checks and wand inspections.
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Chantilly
Federal Aviation Administration
John Magaw
Transportation Security
Washington Dulles International Airport
Miami
Magaw
Suspected arson in McNair three-house blaze
Harris County arson investigators say a Sunday night fire at 7700 Perry Street likely started as arson. Two houses were damaged and one completely destroyed, with no injuries. Investigators and witnesses described accelerant use and ongoing interviews as fire crews from multiple departments contained the flames.
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Matthew Cook
Perry Street
McNair
Rice
Nolan Williams
Williams
Brandon Malone
Shaleana White
R.E. Norris
Norris
White
Morales Sanchez clash in historic Texas governor race
In Austin, Democratic candidates Tony Sanchez and Dan Morales vie to be the first major party Latino nominee for Texas governor. The rivals spar over Morales actions on affirmative action and Sanchezs banking on the Texas border. Bill Lyon and John WorldPeace also seek March primary bids while Rick Perry stands unopposed in the GOP race.
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Austin
Tony Sanchez
Dan Morales
Morales
Sanchez
Texas-Mexico
George Christian
Lyndon B. Johnson
Bill Lyon
John WorldPeace
Rick Perry
Laredo
District 25 Democratic contest gains open seats
District 25 in Texas is shaping up as a Democratic primary contest with City Councilman Chris Bell Carroll Robinson at large councilman former state Rep Paul Colbert and Stephen King among contenders. Rep Ken Bentsen leaves to seek the Senate seat vacated by Phil Gramm while lone Republican Tom Resies battles in a crowded field after a previous GOP primary loss.
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Baytown
Houston
Ken Bentsen
Carroll Robinson
Paul Colbert
Stephen King
Tom Resies
Inside Lottery Saturday Drawings and Jackpot Update
Saturday lottery results show Lotto numbers 40 04 10 02 20 43 and Pick 3 0 1 2. One ticket matched all six numbers. estimated Wednesday Jackpot rises to 4 million dollars.
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Who's in charge of hospital construction noise in Baytown
A patient questions who enforces noise limits during hospital construction and cites a Jan. 29 to Jan. 30 overnight period at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. The hospital and police responses are described, with the hospital expanding services at the Garth Campus and an apology note. See IN CHARGE on Page 2A.
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Baytown
City of
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Laurie Terry
Garth
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