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Newspaper
Texas City Sun
Location
Texas City, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2002
Page
1
Tax-free day Friday marks the start of the Texas tax-free shopping holiday aiding families with back-to-school purchases. The story notes the event’s timing and its expected impact on shoppers, with further details on Page 8A.
An American student was laid to rest Friday after a university incident. Separately, Israeli forces blew up two buildings with lab facilities and arrested at least 50 Palestinians during house to house searches in Nablus, as troops asserted control of the city.
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Texas City authorities arrested Ricky Lavar McKinney 25 and Anthony Wayne Nelson 43 after a Wednesday night operation at the Opal Street address. McKinney faces possession of a controlled substance and a felon in possession of a firearm with a $50,000 bond. Nelson is charged with possession of a controlled substance with a $5,000 bond. Officers seized liquid codeine, $9,000 cash, and several firearms including an assault rifle and eight handguns. Both suspects were taken to Galveston County jail. no further details on status or charges were released at press time.
Texas City Metal Trades Council will sell spaghetti dinners at 6 per plate to aid the Sterling Chemicals relief fund. Orders through Monday, delivery Thursday, call 948-1241. Last year crowds sold nearly 1,000 meals despite limited promotion and stricter order limits.
Organizers led by Barbara White expect a strong turnout for a community school supply drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. The event will be held in the Big Kmart parking lot in Texas City and the Wal Mart lot off Emmett F. Lowry Expressway amid economic concerns.
Texas City Superintendent Roger Simmons bid farewell at a Thursday reception after accepting a Tyler ISD post. Trustees accepted his resignation, with the 21 day review pending. Simmons thanked staff and community, noted visits with principals, and said he will miss the district's dedicated people.
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