Lords of the Rings, Spiderman share top People's Choice honors
At the 29th Annual People's Choice Awards in Pasadena, The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring tied with Spiderman for favorite motion picture and won best dramatic motion picture. Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts led as top movie and film actress, with Friends and CSI dominant on TV. Faith Hill and Eminem named favorite musical performers.
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Pasadena
Calif
Mel Gibson
Julia Roberts
Jennifer Aniston
Rachel
Ray Romano
Faith Hill
Eminem
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Tony Danza
CBS
Gallup Organization
Miami
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Thailand
Faith Mill
Dixie Chicks and
Creed
Dredging Delay Threatens Corpus Christi Grant Funds
City officials await the Army Corps environmental assessment on Packery Channel dredging. A delay could jeopardize $1.25 million in state grants and run past a grant deadline tied to the legislative session. The corps aims to release the statement by month’s end before a 90-day Washington review.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Packery Channel
Padre Island
Laguna Madre
Gulf of Mexico
Corps
Marilyn Uhrich
Washington, D.C
Hale remembered as devoted journalist and Baytown Sun figure
Jim Hale, a Baylor graduate and longtime newspaper man, began at The Baytown Sun in 1960, rising to vice president and GM before leaving in 1966. He helped design Baytown Sun's current building and later held top posts at The Kansas City Star and Bert Worth Star-Telegram, with survivors Nancy Hale Lowell and Robert Hale. A private service is planned near Arp, Texas, with donations to the TMC Foundation.
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Wanda Orton
Hale
Jim
Orton
Bill Hartman
Baytown Sun
S “T
the Sun
Nex
Mdict
Hin
Dan Munclinger
Baytown Sur
Mundinger
Janes Bailey
Betty Bailey
Baytown
James B. Boone Jr
Boone Newspapers
Boone
San Francisco Post
Kansas City Star
Bert Worth Star-Telegram
Woodville
Laredo
Texas
Altus
Oklo
Clearwater
Mla
Savoy
Kansas City
Hale Himsell
B. Carnage Walls
South
Southern Newspapers
Ttc
Walls
Baylor University
Texarkana
Lufkin
Tyler
Jim Hale
Lissa Walls Vahldick
Vahldick
East Texas
Jim Finley
Kinley
Lobbyists at Texas Capitol Keep Pressing On
During every legislative session paid lobbyists flood the Capitol to influence bills. The 7H Texas Legislature opens for a 140 day session as spending on lobbying hits a record 230 million in 2001. Lobbyists represent many groups from ExxonMobil to the United Way while critics say the profession invites undue access.
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House
Senate
Texas
Republic of Texas
Tony Proffitt
Austin
Bob Bullock
Texans For Public Justice
Gay
Rick Perry
Li. Gay
David Dewhurst
Tom Craddick
Ralph Wayne
Texas Civil Justice League
Wayne
Texas House
Capitol
Proffitt
Bullock
Texas Ethics Commission
Otherep
Registerca
Toretray
ExxonMobil Corp
Phillip Mortis
Texas Automobile Dealers Association
Texas Restaurant Association
The
United Way
Public Citizen
Common Cause
Craig McDonald
Cosmic bowling reshapes lanes into family entertainment
Baytown and San Jacinto centers see a shift from traditional league play to open sessions and youth oriented events. Foreman notes aging bowlers retire, while youth participation rises through cosmic bowling and birthday parties. Efforts include school and church outreach and shorter adult seasons to fit busy families.
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Staud
Foreman
San Jacinto
Art Hutchinson
Baytown
Hutchinson
H Hutchinson
John Berglund
Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America
Berglund
Texas
Berpluurl
Troops deployed early amid Persian Gulf buildup
Cmdr Sam Howard says Ashland sailors and families face emotional strain as ships depart six months earlier than planned. The Navy refuses to disclose ship destinations. Defense Secretary Bunisfeld orders over 60,000 troops to the Persian Gulf, aiming for 100,000 by January 31.
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Ashland
Cmde
Sam Howard
Zanonti
Howard
Navy
Defense
Donald Bunisfeld
Ss.roops
Persian Gulf
Penagon
Baytown Decker Drive intersection signal status update
Baytown states it lacks authority over the Baker Road at Decker Drive intersection while noting a traffic study supported a signal. Harris County bid the signal on Aug 6, 2002 and Commissioner's Court awarded it on Aug 20. TxDOT controls design and construction. further details are available from Harris County and TxDOT.
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Baytown
Harris County
Commissioner's Court
Baker Road
Decker Drive
Spur 330
Texas Department of Transportation
Txdot
High school and college embrace growing sport trend
The article notes the emergence of a rising sport at both high school and college levels, highlighting expanded participation and new programs. It mentions interest from students and institutions, plus potential for wider competition and opportunities in the near future.
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Foreman
Lee College
Goose Creek
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