Angler Rescues Pit Bull From New Jersey Sea
Keith Blauvelt and family fishing off Sea Girt, New Jersey, spotted a dog in the water. The 11-year-old American pit bull Rok-C had fallen from a scuba boat and drifted at least 25 minutes before being rescued by Blauvelt. Coast Guard alerted as owner laments missing pet.
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Corrections on La Marque City Employee Raise
The paper corrects a report on salary increases for La Marque city workers. Employees will receive a 5 percent raise in April, halfway through the fiscal year, with 2.5 percent already budgeted for the remainder of the year. Starting next year the full 5 percent applies for the entire year.
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Erin Brockovich to host Lifetime series Final Justice
Erin Brockovich will host a Lifetime series premiering in early 2003. Final Justice profiles inspiring women who confront adversity and social issues, including a Louisiana case against video voyeurism and a Kansas City widow seeking justice after her husband’s murder.
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On This Day in History August First Highlights
Today in history August 1 marks MTVs debut in 1981 and notable events include the 1790 census completion, Hallidies cable car test in San Francisco, Colorado statehood in 1876, the Berlin Olympics opening in 1936, Warsaw uprising in 1944, Fulbright Act of 1946, creation of the Atomic Energy Commission in 1946, NORAD formation in 1957, Whitmans Texas shooting in 1966, the 1975 Helsinki summit accord, and Olympic standout results in 1992. Births include Arthur Hill Geoffrey Holder Ramblin Jack Elliott Ziggy creator Tom Wilson and Dom DeLuise.
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Today’s Weather Outlook With Warm Temperatures Across Regions
Local forecast shows partly cloudy skies with a high near 91 and southerly to southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 74 and similar light southerly winds. The state outlook notes isolated afternoon thunderstorms in the Davis Mountains and far West Texas, hot conditions elsewhere, and tropical moisture from Mexico bringing showers to far South Texas and along the Gulf. Highs vary from 88 in Galveston to 99 in McAllen and Harlingen, near 104 along the Rio Grande, with light to moderate winds and gusts up to 25 mph in Laredo and McAllen. Sunrise 6:39 am, sunset 8:11 pm, tides at 12:49 am and 9:64 am, low tide 6:52 pm. AQI Moderate.
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Were the children worth it
Ann Landers reflects on a 1975 readers poll about having children. Responses from Fargo to New York show deep tension and mixed outcomes. Many say parenthood brought heartache and loss of romance, while others praise its meaning despite challenges. The note includes a call to order an alcoholism guide and links to Creators Syndicate.
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