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Newspaper
Texas City Sun
Location
Texas City, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2003
Page
1
Jeffrey Lewetzki, a Texas City High School graduate in 2001, serves in the U S Navy and is stationed in Virginia. He attends base schooling and plans deployment in about 18 months. He is the son of Keith and Marcia Lewetski.
Investigators said Tuesday that a computer model used to reassure NASA about Columbia’s safety after debris damage was outdated and lacked critical information. The findings highlight gaps in the model used to assess risk and potential danger to the crew.
A compact local item from Galveston County serving readers since 1912, printed in volume 91 issue 100. It highlights community events and notices in a brief newspaper card style.
La Marque educators plan to close Lake Road Elementary at year end and transfer almost 300 students to other campuses to counter shrinking enrollment. The district has lost 278 students this year and 346 since 1998, impacting state funding and salaries. Superintendent Adrian Johnson warns of a financial crisis if trends continue, with a board meeting set to approve reorganization plans.
Mark Sobhani, former Texas City Sun photographer, became embedded with troops in Kuwait and crossed into Iraq on March 20. He recalls battles seen from a vehicle back hatch and a bridge fight near the Euphrates. The long, dangerous hours weigh on him as he contemplates death at times.
At the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center a ceremony recognized former prisoners of war including James Bollinger who received seven medals after surviving a 1950 Korean camp. Retired Maj. Gen. Alexander Bolling Jr. delivered the keynote about his World War II captivity and escape, while Bollinger urged end to the suffering of troops held in Iraq.
Tonight at the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo auction the grand champion steer will be sold to the highest bidder. Historical prices show a rise from 2000 to 2002 with record bids reaching 22,500 for a 1,154 pound steer and 19,500 for Junior in 2001.
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