Early voting begins today for Texas primaries
Voters may cast an early ballot at any polling place for the March 9 primaries, a convenience not available on Election Day. Officials note turnout often hits 20 to 40 percent with local issues and a crowded presidential primary boosting participation. Party spokesmen predict strong showing, including support for George W. Bush.
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Austin
Texas
Jennifer Waisath
Secretary of State
Mike Lavigne
Democratic Party
Ted Royer
Republican Party
George W. Bush
Bush
Piccadilly Cafeteria Closes After 1981 Baytown Run
Baytown residents mourn Piccadilly Cafeteria closing after serving the community since 1981 in San Jacinto Mall. Regulars recall dates with spouses and sad atmosphere as sign announcing final meal ends a local heritage staple.
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Baytown
Karen Mohr
Crosby
Piccadilly
San Jacinto Mall
Walter
Harrison
Edith Williams
ASIGN
Mall suffers string of closures amid national bankruptcies
San Jacinto Mall faces ongoing vacancies after Piccadilly Cafeteria closes and three major anchors Montgomery Ward Beall's and Service Merchandise leave in three years. Executive VP Will Deane of Triyar Cannon Group cites national bankruptcies as root cause and notes about 25 percent of small storefronts sit empty.
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Baytown
Piccadilly
San Jacinto Mall
Will Deane
Triyar Cannon Group
Alliance Retail
Trigar Cannon
Who's in Charge at The Baytown Sun
Readers are invited to submit questions about local government to Who's in Charge at The Baytown Sun. Send questions with specifics on who should answer, include city or jurisdiction, and provide contact details for follow up.
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P.O
Baytown
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Sunnews
Baytownsun
Nader to Run as Independent President in 2004 Bid
Ralph Nader announced he will run again for president as an independent and rejected claims his campaign would siphon votes from Democrats to help President Bush. Democrats, former allies, and Gore supporters condemned the move, arguing Nader could not match his 2.7 percent vote share from four years earlier.
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Washington
Ralph Nader
Bush
Nader
al Gore
Tim Russert
Meet the Press
US troop rotation to shift 130000 in Iraq bid
Camp Arifjan Kuwait to host the largest American force rotation in history as about 130000 soldiers depart Iraq and 110000 arrive for a year in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2. Maj. Gen. Stephen Speakes calls the operation breathtaking while Brig. Gen. Jack Stoltz details rapid movement of troops and equipment.
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Kuwait
Iraq
Stephen M. Speakes
Kuwait City
America
Kaunwait
Jack Stoltz
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