Clash near Saddam birthplace and Baghdad suburb erupts in violence
U S troops sealed off Saddam’s birthplace in northern Iraq and clashed with rioters in Abu Ghraib west of Baghdad who carried Saddam’s picture and set tires ablaze. A strong blast rocked Fallujah’s center as heavy smoke rose from the mayor’s office amid accusations against U S appointed officials.
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Baytown police seek leads in attempted abduction near school
Baytown police investigate an attempted abduction of a 10 year old girl outside James Bowie Elementary on Mockingbird Lane and Clayton Street. The girl described a white man 30 to 40 with black hair and brown eyes, wearing a blue shirt and jeans, who fled in a light green four door car with a dented driver side. Authorities say multiple tips have come in but none narrowed to a suspect.
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Students Dig History Sparks Interest in Fort Anahuac
Stephen Rowland led East Chambers County students on a history field trip as they explored archeology and local lore. Dustin Doolittie of the Chambers County Historical Commission shared tales of Indians pirates and pioneers while teachers praised the interdisciplinary learning. More than 700 students from East Chambers Anahuac and Barbers Hill attended, aiming to connect history English science and math to real discovery.
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Hutto traffic signals near completion in Baytown
Baytown officials say the Rollingbrook Drive and Emmitt O Hutto Boulevard intersection signals are close to finished after a month of reconstruction. LED heads caused some delay, with Reliant Energy electrical service and final checks by Pfeifer and Sons needed before operation.
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