Hometown Hero: Staff Sgt Adrian D Lopez Stationed in Iraq
U S Army staff sergeant Adrian D Lopez, 25, of the 101st Airborne Division, is stationed in Iraq. A Dickinson native from La Marque, he is based at Ft Campbell, Kentucky, son of Andres and Olivia Lopez, and brother of Joseph, Melissa, Amy, and Linda. He graduated in 1996 from Pine Drive Christian School.
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U.S. Amy
Adrian D. Lopez
101St Airborne Division
327Th
Iraq
la Marque
Ft. Campbell
Andres
Olivia Lopez
Joseph
Melissa
Amy
Linda Lopez
Pine Drive Christian School
Dickinson
Empty prison symbol of Saddam era terror
The largest Arab world prison has long symbolized Saddam Hussein's repressive rule. Reports tell of disappearances and torture of those suspected of plotting against the leader.
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Saddam Hussein
Galveston County Mainland News Service Since 1912
Local newspaper note on recycled paper states long running service to Galveston County Mainland since 1912. The line emphasizes continuity and regional focus rather than a specific event or date.
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Galveston County
Seven U S POWs freed near Tikrit in Kuwait return home
Seven American prisoners released after 22 days in Iraqi captivity near Tikrit arrived in Kuwait for medical checks. Among them were Shoshana Johnson and Spc Edgar Hernandez of the 507th, with five others from the same unit and Apache crewmen. Nine convoy teammates were killed. Bush welcomed the news.
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Tikrit
U.S
Kuwait
507Th Ordnance Maintenance Company
Nasiriyah
Jessica Lynch
Bush
Washington
Shoshana Johnson
Fort Bliss
Texas
Johnson
Spc
Edgar Hernandez
Mission
Iraq
507Th
Machinists vote to strike at Lockheed Fort Worth plant
In Fort Worth the International Association of Machinists Local 776 authorized a strike at 12:01 a.m. Monday after an 835 to 426 rejection of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics wage, bonus, and pension terms. The union sought 8 percent raises first year and 6 percent thereafter with a 1500 bonus.
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Fort Worth
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Machinists
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Steve Sleigh
Upper Marlboro
Lockheed Aircraft Manufacturing
Joe Stout
Stout
City meetings weigh property sales and zoning variances
The La Marque City Council plans to discuss selling tax foreclosed properties and a capitalization policy at 6 p.m. The Hitchcock Planning and Zoning Board meets at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Harborwalk subdivision variances at Hitchcock City Hall. Galveston County Commissioners Court meets at 9 a.m. to review expenditure reports and add funds including 16355 juvenile accountability block grants with a 1817 cash match. Santa Fe ISD board convenes Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for executive session with open session at 7:30. They will cancel the May 2003 trustee election, approve the 2003-04 dress code, and revise extracurricular discipline. A budget workshop on campus video security is also planned. Kristy Gillentine, intern reporter for the Texas City Sun.
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County
Ing
Holbrook Building
Tremont
Galveston
Santa Fe Independent School District Board of Trustees
Sion
SFISD
Board of Trustee
Kristy Gillentine
Texas City Sun
Kristy. Gillentine
Texascitysun.co
Texas City ad displays sold for Stingaree Stadium
The Texas City ISD and the Texas City Quarterback Club begin selling inside stadium advertising for the 2003 season to boost the booster club funds. Thirty five displays, three feet by six feet, cost 1000 dollars each with optional 500 dollar increments for length. exclusive rights possible for eight or more units.
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Texas City School District
Texas City Quarterback Club
Stingaree
Texas City Independent School District Board of Trustees
NEL
Texas City Quarterback
Diane McKay
Texas City Stingaree Band Heads to Denton Show
The Texas City High School Stingaree Band will travel by chartered bus to the University of North Texas in Denton for the Lone Star Showcase of Music on May 25. Seventy students, three sponsors and six parents will stay at the DFW Marriott and perform at 11 a.m. on campus.
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Texas City
Denton
University of North Texas
North Texas
DFW Marriott
Texas City Independent School District Board of Trustees
Lora-Marie Bernard
Texas City Sun
Lora.bernard
Texascitysun.com
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