Hometown Hero Damond Kirk Named In Iraq Service
U S Army Staff Sgt Damond Kirk serves in Iraq as part of a communications unit. His wife Christy and daughter Kristen reside in Arizona. He is the son of Wade and Sandy Kirk of Alvin and grandson of Ben and Fay Whatley of Alvin. Cousin Jan Hines lives in Texas City.
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US. Army
Damond Kirk
Iraq
Kirk
Christy
Kristen
Arizona
Wade
Sandy Kirk
Alvin
Ben
Fay Whatley
Jan Hines
Texas City
Chambers Reported Finding Suspected Iraqi Torture Chambers
Coalition forces uncover suspected torture facilities in Iraq as Iraqis scour rubble for missing relatives and evidence amid the aftermath. Security teams confirm discovery but warn of ongoing searches and potential hazards in the sites.
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Iraq
Obituaries for Susan Jan Kales and Richard James Imerson
Obituaries note the deaths of Susan Jan Kales and Richard James Imerson with brief biographical mentions and survivor details. Frances Jeanette Davas is also listed in the notice, with reference to Page 7 for full obituary information.
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Susan Jan Kales
Richard James Imerson
Frances Jeanette Davas
Today’s Weather Partly Cloudy With Warm 73
Partly cloudy conditions prevail with a forecast high near 73 degrees. Light southerly breeze adds comfortable springlike feel as the day progresses across town. A brief early morning low may dip into the mid fifties.
Inside 14 Sports Stocks Of Vol 91 102
A compact item from Galveston County mainland paper notes stock listings in sports coverage. Highlights the ongoing internal stock and sports itemization within the 1912 serving area.
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Galveston County
La Marque district closes Lake Road Elementary for multipurpose center
The La Marque Independent School District voted unanimously to close Lake Road Elementary and convert the building into a multipurpose center. About 300 students will transfer to other elementary campuses in the fall as enrollment declines persist since 1998, impacting state funding.
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Lake Road Elementary
Charlesa Gary
la Marque
Pasadena
la Marque Independent School District Board of Trustees
Fair royalty crowned after week of competition
Jonathan Burns, 16, of Texas City won the 2003 Fair King title after a judged interview and work at the fair. Joey Schmal named 2003 Mr Congeniality. Queen finalists include Melisa Alexander and Laura Baumann. Amy Nelson crowned 2003 Fair Queen. Nelson, a Santa Fe High senior, received a tiara roses and gift certificates.
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Dwight C. Andrews
Jonathan Burns
Amy Nelson
Galveston County Fair
Rodeo
Burns
Texas City
Nelson
Santa Fe High School
Hitchcock
Jack Robinson Moving, Inc
Cory Clark
Born Builders
Colton Dutton
Partners Commercial Roofing
Brandon Rehm
Saltgrass 4-H
Joey Schmal
Bayside Builders
Melisa Alexander
Liberty Tower & Flare
Arlene Barrett
Kemmerling Construction
Laura Baumann
Icon Consultants
Clarice Cheatham
Sharlotte Dillon
Ray Cruse Insurance
Amber Hale
el Dorado Environmental
Amber Harless
Ann and Weldon King
Alaina Jaluska
Ashby & Whitmire, LLP
Colleen LeCompte
Anthony
Large meth lab busted in Texas City as six arrested
Galveston County Narcotics Task Force says a major methamphetamine lab was found at 4100 Bay Street near the stormwater pump station. Six people were arrested Thursday night after a 6 p.m. search warrant was executed for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance.
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Texas City
Galveston, County
Bay Street
Skyline Drive
Jose Castro
Texas Department of Pubic Safety
SF Council approves city weapons ban in government buildings
City council passes an ordinance restricting firearms in city buildings by a 3 to 2 vote with Mayor pro tem Pat McCrary and councilman Ralph Stenzel dissenting. City manager Joe Dickson explains the goal is to keep offices gun-free, not restrict law abiding citizens.
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Pat McCrary
Ralph Stenzel
Joe Dickson
Mae S. Bruce
Stenzel
Barry Cook
Cook
Rosie Morales
Chuck Thompson
Santa Fe
Thompson
Constables arrest tenant in Backstrom gate standoff
Precinct 3 constables attempted to serve papers at a 7400 block Backstrom residence around 2 p.m. The occupants blocked entry with padlocks and the wife allegedly threatened, saying she would kill the company representative before officers cut the lock and authorities intervened.
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Earl Tottenham
Tottingham
Ralph White
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