U S and Iraqi deaths top 100 in new Baghdad clash
Three American soldiers and 10 Iraqis died when a joint US Iraqi patrol clashed with gunmen outside a Shiite cleric headquarters in Karbala. One more American died near Baghdad and nine were wounded in Mosul. total hostile US deaths reached 101 since May 1.
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Karbala
Iraq
U.S
Baghdad
Mosul
Bush
Tias
101St Airborne Division
Mike Escadie
U.S. Central Command
Tampa
Fla
Pentagon
George Krivo
Congress approves 87 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan
The House and Senate approved about 87 billion dollars for Iraq and Afghanistan, backing most Bush policies but trimming Iraq’s oil sector reform funding. The bills would fund military operations for a year, with about two billion cut and half rebuilding aid to Iraq as a loan. The debate stressed long term US involvement and wariness in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Bush
Iraq
Afghanistan
White House
Bushi
Sen
Chuck Hagel
R-Neb
Congress
Madrid
Spain
FBI probes bags with box cutters on Southwest flights
FBI identifies and interviews a 20-year-old North Carolina college student in Baltimore linked to placing bags with box cutters on two Southwest planes. Authorities say no charges yet, but legal action expected in federal court. TSA enhances security with intensified checks across roughly 7,000 aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Southwest Airlines
FBI
North Carolina
Baltimore
Congressional
Transportation Security Administration
Robert Mueller
New Orleans
Houston
United Methodist Women Bazaar and Turkey Dinner at Cedar Bayou
Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church hosts its Annual United Methodist Women's Bazaar and Turkey Dinner from 10 am to 2 pm at 2714 Ferry Road. The event features crafts, a traditional turkey dinner with sides, a sweet shop, and a $6 adult/$3 child ticket to access crafts and meal. Proceeds support global mission projects. For information call 281-427-4754.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Bayou
Ferry Road
West Baytown civic sale and local events draw crowds
Fred Aguilar leads the seventh annual Neighborhood Garage Sale at Bergeron Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today with fundraisers, rummage sales and crafts. Other events include a fall festival at Stephen F. Austin School with magic, basketball, hayrides and crafts. Lamar Elementary Fair with races, pony rides and a silent auction. a Baytown Go Texan dance raising scholarships. a Baytown Little Theater show Planet of the Perfectly Awful People at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. with tickets from 3 to 5 dollars. Tickets and details available by phone.
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Fred Aguilar
West Baytown
Stephen F. Austin
Massey Tompkins Road
Lee College
Lamar Elementary Fair
WN. Prnett
Baytown
Lakewood Village
Youth waterfowl hunt at Anahuac Refuge opens for youth
U S Fish and Wildlife Service hosts a youth hunt today and Sunday at Anahuac Wildlife Refuge. Areas across three refuges are open 30 minutes before sunrise to noon for participants 15 and under with an accompanying adult. Scouting hours run noon to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday, with regular access 7:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Thursday. Call 409-267-3337 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Anahuac Wildlife
Anahuac
Dewhurst Eyes School Finance Reform Plan By March 15
Lt Gov David Dewhurst told Texas Taxpayers and Research Association that Democrats back a March 15 target to replace the Robin Hood school finance system and spark a spring special session on funding. House support and a consensus with lawmakers are sought after the redistricting battle and Perry’s Monday map approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
David Dewhurst
Senate
Dewhurst
Texas Taxpayers and Research Association
House
Rick Perry
Horence Shapiro
Plano
Day of Caring brings volunteers to Baytown projects
The United Way Day of Caring mobilized ExxonMobil Washington Mutual and community volunteers to repair Our Promise for West Baytown Youth Center. They replaced seven broken windows, installed tiles, built hopscotch and four square games, and aided Bay Area nonprofits. Volunteers praise the effort and plan further work at multiple sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Way
David MokIman
Carol Brogan
ExxonMobil
James Holekamp
GDS Engineers
Cherie Laughlin
Bayer
Mohrman
United Way of
Baytown
Washington Mutual
West Baytown
Mike Davis
Alene Kidd
Robert Byrd
Byrd
Iglesia Bautista Bethel
Kentucky Street
Lena Yepez
Our
Promise of
Yepez
Jim King
Susan Green
Washington Mutual Baytown
Green
Travis
Day of Caring
MohlIman
Mohlman
Day of
Wetlands Center
Communities In
Bay Area Homeless Services
Habitat For Humanity
Ballroom dancing at YMCA Baytown second of each month
The Aubrey Tucker Dance Band performs at the YMCA gym 204 Wye Drive Baytown on the second of each month from 7 30 to 9 00 p m. Admission is 4 10. Enjoy dancing on a large wood floor or listening to music with information available by calling 281 427 17S7.
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Aubrey Tucker
YMCA
Wye Drive
Baytown
Veterans of Foreign Wars
N. Main
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Associated Press
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Thomas E Metz
Fraysain Civec Associar
Kuk Sool
Robert E. Lee
Ross S. Sterling
Bobby
Paula
Theater For Children
Cheney
Dick Cheney
United States of America
James A. Baker Tll Institute For Public Policy
Rice University
United States
America
Middle East
Miller Wilson Road
Bonner Hall
Trinity Episcopal Church
W. Main St
Hampton Inn
Garth Road
Interstate 10
W.E. McCorkle
Sterling Municipal Library
Lisa
Barta - Barta
Golden Corral
Brenda Dykes
Remington Park
W. Baker Road
Gray Center
Wayne Gray Sports Complex
East Road
Texas
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