Alvin man plans to run across the United States
Alvin resident Tom Bennett, 27, aims to run 27 states and Canada in eight months starting February 14. He will cover long daily distances, pace about 6 mph, fund the trip at about $10,000, and hopes to return by Oct. 31 for Alvin Community College's fall term. He trained with a 26 mile marathon and short long runs, relying on faith and support from friends and family.
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Nevada
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Galveston Mayor Coggeshall to speak at noon luncheon
Galveston Mayor Jan Coggeshall will address the Dick inson North County Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon Tuesday on the Navy base proposal and regional cooperation. Elected 1984, she has served on Galveston city council since 1979 and as mayor pro tem 1983-84, with roles on Houston Galveston Area Council and several local boards. The VFW Hall on State Highway 3 hosts the public event.
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Center For Transportation and Commerce
VFW Hall
State Highway 3
COM to offer car basics courses in March
College of the Mainland launches two Know Your Car classes in March at Santa Fe High School automotive lab. The March 2 and 9 session covers battery maintenance jump starting tire changes oil and fluid checks, while March 16 and 23 covers air filters spark plugs wiring and cooling system. Fee is 10 dollars plus oil plugs and other items, with phone contacts for details.
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Bob Shinn
COM
Division of
Industrial Education
Shinn
College of the Mainland
Automotive Technology Lab
Santa Fe High School
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