Baghdad Fuel Tanker Blasts Wrecks Police Station
A fuel tanker speeding toward a Baghdad police station exploded in the Seidiyeh district, killing nine and injuring about 60. The blast toppled roofs, created a 32 foot crater, and damaged nearby auto shops and electrical workshops, as authorities reported the incident part of a wave of militant violence.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Philippines
Kuwait
United States
Australia
Alsayeid Mohammed Alsayeid Algarabawi
Saudi Arabia
Seidiyeh
Mehdi Salah Abed Ali
al- Yarmuk Hospital
Hood
Saad al- Amili
Health Ministry
Ahmed Nouti
Nouri
Saddam
Justice Department Finds Few Licensed Gun Dealers Inspected
The Justice Department reports only about 4.5 percent of federally licensed gun dealers are inspected annually, far short of the ATF goal to review each dealer every three years. Inspector General Glenn A. Fine notes it would take 22 years to cover all 104,000 dealers with current resources.
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Washington
Justice Department
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Glenn A. Fine
ATF
Carl Truscott
Treasury Department
Homeland Securty Department
Parking Controversy Over Baytown Soccer Park Budget
Harris County officials discuss a proposed $400,000 budget for a Baytown soccer park under a district using funds outside its district. The bill to permit such spending passed the House Urban Affairs Committee but stalled in the House due to special session limits. Next chance for passage is the 2005 regular session. MDC board debates timing and impact, with Mayor Mundinger urging collaboration with the county while Seegers notes Austin has to decide and green space remains a fallback if the project falters.
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Harris County
Wayne Smith
Baytown
House
Don Murray
MDC Board
Seegers
Austin
Baytown Faces Impact Fee Scale in Regional Review
Jackson listed four Houston area cities with impact fees. Houston has the lowest at 1205 dollars while Pearland tops the group around 53500. Developer Jack Adcox notes Pearland values offset the fee. If approved, the fee could be re-examined in five years and may tie to West District Wastewater Plant expansion, the only plant not landlocked and capable of growth.
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Jackson
Houston
Baytown
Pearland
Brazoria County
Jack Adcox
West District
West
Crosby District Approves 3 Percent Pay Increase and Projects Update
Crosby district outlines a 3 percent raise for mid range staff totaling about 1266 for the typical professional in the district. Tax rates stay at 1.88 per 100, home valued at 100000 pays 1880 yearly. Bond projects proceed with two minor delays before August and 45 million renovation program led by Crew Architects.
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Hendrix
Barrett Primary
Newport
Crew
Jerry Bevel
Cougar Stadium
Bevel
Death Penalty Debate Over Juvenile Crimes Continues
Rosenthal and Houle report limited responses to appeals on pursuing the death penalty for Acuna. Barbara Acuna seeks Amnesty International backing while Magee defends prosecutors rights as state laws and a Supreme Court review loom. The debate centers on age 18 versus 16 cutoff and justice for Carroll killings.
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Rosenthal
Houle
Texas
Magee
Acuna
Barbara
Amnesty International
United States
Supreme Court
Acuna defense cites death sentence constitutional issues
Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the Acuna case prepare a jury as the capital murder trial proceeds. Witnesses, including a police search tying Acuna to the Carrolls killings, are highlighted while discussions focus on potential death penalty issues and the timing of appeals and Supreme Court rulings.
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Texas
SAE
Magee
Acuna
Supreme Court
Michelle Cressy
Carrolls
James Carroll
Neighbor in Houston case shocks Baytown community
Broomas, a Baytown resident, is linked to a Houston apartment life described as the “Freak Shack.” Police found 700 pornographic videos and bondage items in the Houston unit while alleging he preyed on homeless youths with money and drugs for sexual acts. Neighbors report him rarely seen at home on Richardson Lane while a court date is set for August 11.
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Richardson Lane
Virgin Bell
Broomas
Whit Snyder
Snyder
Houston
Montrose
Baytown
Bell
Bors
Thesi
Tor
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Tarabay
The
Associated Press
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Tikrit
Haditha
Iyad Allawi
Allawi
Jordan
Abdullah II
Algarabawi
Al-Jarre
Faisal Naheet
Nafi al- ‘Kubaisi
Heet
Fallujah
AL. Kubaisi
Mishal al-Sarraf
Government
Precinct 2
Calvin Mundinger
Baytown Sunphoto/Cody Stark
Crosby
Nance
Crosby High School
Joyce Carroll
Carroll
San Jacinto Mall
Dallas
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