Fire destroys La Marque home after Christmas tree lights fire
A La Marque family lost their two bedroom residence in a blaze caused when a Christmas tree being taken outside touched a nearby gas heater. The 900 block of Chestnut home sustained at least 30000 in damage with no injuries. Investigators note the dry tree and wall coverings may have accelerated the fire. The incident, reported at 4 17 pm, remains under investigation.
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Texas City Sun LA Marque
la Marque
Robert Buckner
Bers
Kirk Jackson
Storm kills at least 120 as France endures electric outages
A powerful storm battering France left at least 120 dead and disrupted power to thousands as winds, heavy rain, and high waves raged along the coastline. Authorities warned of more outages and dangerous conditions ahead for New Year’s Eve.
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France
Sheridan approves lethal force against city rabbits
Sunbright Sheridan Wyoming reports the City Council authorized official use of lethal force to curb a rabbit population believed to number around 400 inside city limits. Police Chief Vince Vardas cites damage to siding bulbs cables and gardens as justification while two officers spend about 14 hours weekly trapping rabbits. Councilman Jim Tyra notes rabbits may multiply faster than shooting them.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Bugs Bunny
Vince Vardas
Sheridan Animal Control
Jim Tyra
Weather Update For Today In New York
The day will be sunny in New York with a high in the lower 70s. Tonight will bring clear skies and lows in the upper 40s.
Inside Dear Father help us be thank ful for Your blessings
Prayer fragment asks for gratitude for blessings and invites singing praise in God's name. Ends with Amen.
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Father
Call us Retail Advertising Editorial Circulation
Retail Advertising pathways listed with phone numbers 945 3441 for advertising, Editorial contact at 060 945 3441, and Circulation line 935 2415 for delivery or subscription inquiries.
Countdown to Y2K Precautions in Texas City Stores
New Year countdown boosts Y2K prep in Texas City as shoppers stock up on canned goods water and fuel at Big K-Mart Kroger and Albertson's. Store managers Neal Van West John Rothermel and Bill Bourn report higher demand with extended and altered hours around New Year’s Day amid fears of the millennium bug.
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Texas City Sun
Texas City
Big K-Mart
Neal van West
van West
John Rothermel
Kroger
Lahana Turner
Sally Davila
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Davila
Texas City Eyes Smooth Y2K Readiness After $185,000 Prep
City IT chief Gus Garza reports 4000 city owned computers and programs were inventoried tested and upgraded in a $185000 Y2K effort spanning 18 to 24 months. He states I am not worried but prepared to handle any problems and notes early planning with officials to avoid crashes as the millennium approaches.
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Texas City Sun
Texas City
Gus Garza
Garza
Texas
Clinton scandal recalled and Clinton acquittal noted
County Judge Jim Yarbrough recalls 1999 as a dramatic start amid the Clinton impeachment crisis. He says the affair tarnished the nation's view of the president and notes officials must work to regain public trust. Cynthia Tauss criticizes Clinton for bringing personal life into the White House.
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Clinton
Cynthia Tauss
Texas Federation of Republican Women
Republican Party
Texas City Sun recaps 1999 top newsmakers and events
The Texas City Sun looks back at the year 1999 highlighting President Clinton as the second U.S. president impeached but acquitted by the Senate. Local leaders reflect on the scandal as TCISP names a new school superintendent, David Simmons, this Thursday.
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Clinton
U.S. Senate
Tcisp
David Simmons
Criss recall hearing set for Jan 11 in La Marque
A state district court will hear the city of La Marque recall against council member Lloyd Criss on January 11, days before the recall election on January 15. Attorney Rick Morris said a new lawsuit was filed in the 122nd District Court to secure a judge to hear Criss' claim, timing unspecified.
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City of la Marque
Lloyd Criss
State District Court
Rick Morris
Criss
Frank Carmona
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Texas City eyes water annexation expansion to 17 miles
Texas City plans to extend its 15 mile water annexation into Galveston Bay with two tracts under review at a 5 p.m. public hearing in City Hall. If approved, the water tract could reach into Chambers County as the city commission weighs ordinances to permit the annexations.
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Texas City Sun
Texas City
Galveston Bay
Chambers County
Water Line Break Disrupts LM Texas City Area
Residents and businesses along Highway 3 and Texas Avenue were without water for about five hours Tuesday after a valve failed during a hydrant flow test, causing a water hammer. The health department was notified and service resumed around 4 p.m. Streets reopened about an hour later.
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Texas City
Gary Rose
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