Beach City approves memorial for Pfc. Wesley Riggs
Beach City officials unanimously decide to install a flagpole and plaque at the community center to honor Pfc. Wesley Riggs who died serving in Iraq in May. Mayor Guido Persiani says the memorial shows appreciation for the 19 year old resident’s sacrifice.
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Beach City
Oks Memorial
Pfc. Riggs
Iraq
Guido Persiani
Associated Press
Tony Dejak
U.S. Marine
Lance Cpl
Thomas Keeling
St. John Neumann Church
Strongsville
Ohio
Keeling
Haqlaniyah
Baytown
Columbus
Pfc
Christopher R. Kilpatrick
Odd Fellows Rest
Kilpatrick
U.S
The Sun Annual Baytown Fun Magazine Inside Today
The Sun presents its Baytown annual fun guide, highlighting local events venues and activities for readers. It teases upcoming happenings and attractions across Baytown, inviting residents to explore entertainment options this season.
Bush rejects timetable for Iraq withdrawal at Fort Bragg
President Bush spoke to 750 military personnel at Fort Bragg and rejected calls for a withdrawal timetable or sending more troops. He asserted patience, insisted the path forward is clear, and pledged U S effort until victory while acknowledging war costs and casualties.
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Fort Bragg
N.C
Bush
Iraq
United States
Trakeysha Robinson
Lee College
Baytown
War debate voices from Baytown residents
Jimmy Love, 68, retired, and Willie Hudman, 35, a computer programmer, both of Baytown, share opposing views on the long running conflict. They discuss casualties, bombs, and the perceived necessity of continued military action while others see potential long term Middle East stability as beneficial.
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Middle East
Willie Hudman
Baytown
Chambers County approves share for FM 565 widening project
Chambers County commissioners voted to fund 10 percent of utility adjustments for FM 565 widening, committing 150000 dollars of a 15 million dollar plan largely funded by TxDOT. The total cost covers deepening five pipelines. design is complete but environmental studies must be redone before work starts, with the project potentially spanning over three years.
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Anahuac
Chambers County
Texas Department of Transportation
Txdot
John Sedula
West Chambers County
Jimmy Sylvia
Mont Belvieu
Liberty County
West
Sedula
Alarms failed before Texas City refinery blast probe says
Federal investigators said key instrumentation and alarms at BP Texas City refinery were not working properly in March when explosions killed 15 and injured over 170. Isomerization unit alarms failed after blast start. A raffinate splitter sensor misread liquid level while flooding. One alarm for liquid height did not activate as flooding surpassed safe levels. Seven of the dead hailed from Baytown area.
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Texas City
Nassau Bay
Texas
Holmstrom
Baytown
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U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
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