Airlines raise fares as oil tops $100 a barrel
New York AP reports airlines began 2008 by lifting roundtrip domestic fares by 10 to 20 dollars amid crude futures surpassing 100 dollars per barrel. Major carriers cited higher fuel costs, following nearly two dozen systemwide hikes attempted in 2007, FareCompare data show.
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Army dad headed overseas as family braces for baby
Allison and Sonji speak of Lane's coming sibling while Lee, two-year Army veteran now stationed at Fort Sill and Alaska, prepares to support supply missions abroad. The family plans care packages and hopes for homecoming at the end of a 15 month deployment, with communication via computer and phone. Lane, eager and squirming, shares moments of pride and fear, especially for his mother.
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Baytown Sun seeks nominees for Citizens of the Year award
2006 award winner inspires ongoing community service and urges others to volunteer. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m. February 28. Submit forms to Baytown Sun office at 1301 Memorial Drive or mail to P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522. For info call 281 422 8302.
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