Texas Freedom to Perform at LaMarque Benefit Barbecue
The Texas Freedom band led by Roger Robinson will headline the Sixth Annual Benefit Barbecue for the Handicapped and Retarded Association of Galveston County at the Knights of Columbus Pavilion in LaMarque. Dinners run 11 am to 6 pm, tickets $5, proceeds fund a home for the mentally retarded and physically handicapped. start up planned for May or June.
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Irradiation in Food Sparks Mixed Reviews in US
Texas City notes irradiation is approved for some foods by FDA and used in about 30 other countries. It can preserve and decontaminate produce, delay ripening, and destroy microorganisms, but labeling is inconsistent. Consumers worry about safety, visibility of irradiated ingredients, and the legality of widespread use.
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Irradiated Food: Health Claims and Safety Debates
The piece argues irradiation could improve shelf life and reduce contamination to curb hunger, while opponents warn of vitamin loss mutations and cancer risks. It notes cesium 137 sourcing from nuclear waste, FDA assurances of safety, mixed animal study results, and a Danforth Hospital sponsored overview with reader input invited.
Santa Fe High plans May 24 awards program
Santa Fe High School will hold an awards program in the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. on May 24. Students will receive scholarship awards from various sources. Organizations are urged to use fundraising benefits to support college bound students and submit application forms to Retta Police in the Counselors' office. Eligible students will be notified of scholarship offers and applications will be returned to sponsors after deadline. Graduation is approaching and past supporters are asked to continue providing assistance.
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