Brits battle for control of Basra
American infantry troops fought off a desert attack near Basra less than 100 miles from Baghdad, inflicting heavy casualties on Iraqi forces. Defense officials reported 150 to 500 Iraqis killed near An Najaf with no immediate American losses, as sandstorms slowed the US led drive and coalition airstrikes hit the Iraqi state television channel to disrupt Saddam Hussein's links.
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Nominations invited for 2003 Teaching Excellence Awards
The Baytown Sun and Southwest Bank of Texas invite the Goose Creek and Barbers Hill districts to nominate outstanding teachers. Nominations open today for 29 campus winners who will receive cash awards. Wanda Garner Cash notes recognition is timely as education budgets tighten. Connie Magouirk of Southwest Bank highlights education’s key role in success.
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Hecklers Stir Sterling Home Game With Dirt Ball Cheers
REL hecklers in the Lee Bleacher Creatures provoked Sterling pitcher Matt Heinrich by shouting dirt ball as he opened Tuesday's game. The four-man group jeered, claiming the Rangers pitched a dirty ball. Senior Chris Campbell said the goal is to disrupt the opponent's headspace, noting baseball offers clearer opportunities than football.
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High school rezoners urge 3 tiered busing
Baytown voters hear district leaders push a three tiered bus plan for Goose Creek HS as part of a consolidation proposal. Committee member Gary Spence notes the option is the least expensive and will present transportation details at the April 28 board workshop.
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Goose Creek Speller Seeks G O L D At Area Bee
Goose Creek's top speller aims for gold in the area bee as Baytown student Martir, an eighth grader at Cedar Bayou Junior, competes in the Houston Chronicle Spelling Bee in Houston against 50 entrants. Eugene Martin reached area after spelling adrenal at Goose Creek district bee. this is the second straight Lee Martir appearance.
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