04 Aug 1996
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Newspaper
Texas City Sun
Location
Texas City, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1996
Page
1
Texas City Sun cruised to a gold medal win while an unnamed star was absent, finishing first with the team taking second overall. Report notes the result and suggests a competitive event, directing readers to Sports Page 1B for full coverage.
Texas City police investigated two unrelated stabbings Saturday night. Natalie Hadley was stabbed in a fight with Shameka Henderson in the 200 block of Fifth Avenue North. Henderson was charged with attempted murder after a knife attack and posted a $10,000 bond. Hadley was taken to John Sealy Hospital in Galveston in fair condition. A second victim, Freddy Antonio Segovia of Galveston, was stabbed with scissors outside a bar in the 600 block of Fifth Avenue North by two Hispanic men who fled inside the bar.
More than 50 Hitchcock residents and volunteers took Saturday to clear Highland Bayou of tires engine blocks bicycles and a gold watch showing strong community resolve. Organizer Marie Correll and Hitchcock City Commissioner Mark Morgan said county and city support aided the effort with equipment while volunteers cut debris with chain saws operating pickups. The cleanup aims to spur government action and raise awareness of bayou preservation in the area.
Partly cloudy and breezy conditions with a high in the low 90s forecast. Light winds, no significant rainfall expected.
Index listings for Volume 84 issue 215 note features Aces on bridge Ann Landers in the 2c section bulletin board on page 9A, with classifieds 6-10B crossword 5, 5B deaths on page c0c, editorial 4A, sports 6- 1-5B and weather 04 on page 2A.
A brief prayer card asks readers to remember others and offer helping hands. It emphasizes being mindful of those in need and inspires reaching out with kindness and support.
Senator Bob Dole plans to repeal the 1993 tax increase sponsored by President Clinton and make Social Security payroll levies tax deductible. He aims for a $500 to $550 billion package over six years funded by spending cuts and asset sales, while political considerations keep a full across the board tax cut in flux. The Clinton campaign criticized the plan as reckless and deficit expanding.
Texas City author and former Texas City High School coach G F Watkins signs his book Winning the Big One at The Bible Book and Gift Center. He credits faith with success in sports and life and notes strong female reader interest. Alan Weddell of La Marque High School also contributes, citing Christian principles guiding coaching and victory.
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