Gallegos enters rehab for alcoholism in Texas
Houston lawmaker Senator Mario Gallegos 55 says he has checked into a residential treatment program for alcoholism. He quit drinking recently and will continue duties as his staff covers issues for the upcoming special session. Gallegos represents east Harris County and district 6.
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American hostage Tom Fox killed in Iraq confirmed
State Department spokesman Noel Clay said FBI verification confirmed the body found in Iraq belonged to Tom Fox, 54, of Clear Brook Virginia, one of four Christian Peacemaker activists kidnapped last year. The fate of the other three hostages remains unclear.
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Civil war in Iraq seen as likely by wide poll
AP Ipsos poll finds overwhelming belief that Iraq faces civil war, with 70 percent of Republicans and 90 percent of Democrats convinced violence will escalate. Bush job approval at 37 percent amid security and Katrina recovery concerns.
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Police Beat Summary From Baytown Reports
A 17 year old student at Sterling High School was arrested after administrators found 3.2 grams of Xanax, facing a state jail felony with penalties up to two years and a $10,000 fine. A Baytown man declined charges after his girlfriend stabbed him with broken glass during an argument and again after they returned to the car. A Baytown man reported his Polecat golf clubs valued at 800 dollars stolen from his Country Club View home in February. Police filed robbery charges against a Houston man for assaulting his ex girlfriend and taking her wallet. a warrant is pending. Between 6 am Thursday and 6 am Friday Baytown police logged 163 calls including six alarms and various crimes. Crim Stoppers offers cash and anonymity for tips at 281-427-TIPS.
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Baytown weighs cost and design for Station 5 fire station
Baytown officials discussed rising construction costs and material shortages as they review a larger Station 5 plan with four engine bays and potential hurricane resistance. Bonds from 2001 were staged to ease debt, but extra funding may be needed. A future fire training academy could be funded by a May 13 sales tax district vote.
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Texans weigh Sam Houston legacy in partisan era
Supporters of Friedman and Strayhorn invoke Sam Houston as a benchmark for honor amid modern Texas politics. Voters in Austin and Huntsville reflect on independence, party labels, and who truly embodies Texan values while petitions circulate for the candidates.
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Water system upgrades and plant demolitions noted at Trinity Bay
A Winnie Stowell plant mirrors the West plant and will begin operation by April end using chlorine dioxide and chloramines for decontamination, while the Oak Island plant has been demolished with no replacement. Trinity Bay faced past capacity issues and the TCEQ levied 339,752 in penalties across 69 entities, including municipal and petroleum sectors.
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Citizen of the Year honoree Jones surprised by praise
The article notes Jones, UT Austin alum, reacting with disbelief as friends request signatures for the Forecast 2006 leadership section. Honorees include U S Army Sgt Curtis G Fritch and others, with Kirsten Fritch accepting the Unsung Hero award on her father’s behalf after two Iraqi Freedom tours.
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