Kerry Edwards clash over gay marriage at USC debate
Democratic rivals Kerry and Edwards argued against a constitutional ban on gay marriage, saying the issue should be left to states. They criticized Bush for pushing an amendment while touting their own broad appeal to independents and Southern voters as Super Tuesday loomed. The USC debate was tightly staged with candidates seated close around a table.
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Goose Creek Spelling Bee Crown Won By Ryan
Eleven year old Ryan of Goose Creek wins district spelling bee with confident, quick words. Anna Van Buskirk of Austin Elementary impresses by spelling chemic and rosary, while Sonali Rahlon of De Zavala earns fourth as Marlee Burns of Travis takes third.
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de Zavala
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Sonali
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Goose Creek
Barbara Sultis
Goose Creek CISD Spelling Bee 2004 Campus Winners
Goose Creek ISD names campus spelling bee winners for 2004 with multiple elementary and junior high schools listing first to third place students. Notable campuses include Alamo Ashbel Smith Austin James Bowie Crockett De Zavala Harlem Highlands Lamar Pumphrey San Jacinto Travis Baytown Cedar Bayou Gentry Highlands Horace Mann with top placements for Carlie Arabie Christian Valverde Britny Rogers Chris Smith Anna Van Buskirk Yas, etc.
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Dionne Panchoo
Greg Thompson
Baytown
Jayson Lindley
Shannon Allport
Jared Kennedy Cedar Bayou
Ryan Domingue
Laura Morgan
Thomas Martin Gentry
Sarah James
Michal Winston
Niyati Hariyani
Wal-Mart project advances with city utilities work
The city passes three ordinances to support a Wal-Mart distribution center. An easement and land dedication secure a sewer lift for the center and nearby US Filters plant. Cedar Crossing LP will finance and extend a 12 inch water and sewer line from FM 1405, with 25 000 gallons per day capacity, funded from the utilities bond fund. Pate Engineers will study water and sewer design for 11 500 plus 20 000 in engineering fees. Construction may start this summer and finish by summer 2005.
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Harris County
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Pate Engineers, Inc
Charter Amendment Elections Plan Scrapped For May 15
City committee revises its charge delaying long term revisions. May 15 election conflicts with charter limits. the 2006 election would be illegal if held within two years. Executive sessions amendment faces opposition over secrecy and potential impact on a quarter cent sales tax. The May 15 ballot now includes only the sales tax and district elections.
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Lawrence Wallace
Baytown
Anderson
Teachers push plan to certify uncertified teachers amid shortages
Dialogue over a state proposal would allow uncertified educators to train in classrooms and teach under supervision while districts would not be required to notify parents. Supporters say it expands options during shortages. critics fear lowering standards and argue salaries and conditions must improve. Local superintendents split on impact. The 15 State Board of Education reps weigh the plan amid opposition from teacher groups.
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Barbara Sultis
Sulis
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