Fear of mystery illness on California airliner sparks alarm
A Fort Worth American Airlines flight from Tokyo to San Jose was halted on the tarmac after the captain reported five passengers showed SARS symptoms. No one aboard was found to be ill. Ambulances lined the tarmac as 125 passengers and 14 crew waited. the plane was isolated briefly. World Health Organization warned travel to Hong Kong and Guangdong. CDC urged postponing nonessential trips to parts of Asia.
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China
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Hanoi
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Rodeo Pep Rally Details at 65th Anniversary Fair
Rodeo events run through April 13 with check-in 6 to 8 p.m. for breeding beef and project and arts shows. Judging starts Friday morning, with winners announced in time for a 4 p.m. opening. Rodeo queen contestants begin Thursday night, crowning Saturday after livestock auction Wednesday.
Elections: Texas City La Marque races face challengers and resignations
In the Texas City area several incumbent trustees face challengers while others run unopposed. Braunsdorf, Cabe, Blankenship and DeCuir are among officials with varied re election status. In La Marque Fanniel and Krenek contest Position 2 while Smith seeks reelection in Position 1 and Bell Malveaux in Position 3. Dickinson sees Bill Baker challenging incumbent Fritzie Samford in District 3.
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Trey” Cabe
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Cabe
Blankenship
Texas City
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Boudoin
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Shirley Fanniel
Steve Krenek
Fanuiel
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Krenek
Texas City and
Joe
Smith
Dickinson
Bill Baker
Fritzie Samford
Samford
Lynch soldiers’ fate debated after Nasiriyah raid
Reports place Lynch and crew of the 507th Maintenance Company in Nasiriyah. Navy officials say identities of some captured or killed are unconfirmed, with forensics due to determine. Hospital raid yielded ammunition and a command post impression while civilians were freed. Lynch reportedly treated for leg injuries but eager to go home. emotional pleas noted.
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Texas City Considers Golf Fee Increases
The city faces a potential $3 million shortfall and proposes reviewing all golf fees. Officials defend higher rates as necessary, noting Texas City’s course remains cheaper than nearby venues while considering nonresident charges and elder fixed-income impacts. Residents urged to support equitable changes.
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Doyle
Joe Vickery
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