Bush urged to renominate Owen to federal judgeship
Groups opposing Priscilla Owen urged President Bush on Thursday not to renominate her for a federal judgeship. The Senate Judiciary Committee rejected her 5th Circuit nomination along party lines amid criticism she is anti-abortion and anti-consumer. With the GOP taking control of Congress, Bush is expected to renominate Owen per supporters Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn who say they will vote for her.
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Oilman James Roberts Dies at 83 Former Mobil Iran Manager
James Roberts a veteran and former Mobil Oil Iran operations manager died at 83 after serving as Army captain in World War II European theater earning multiple medals including the Silver Star and Bronze Star. A University of Oklahoma petroleum engineer, he later worked in Colombia Venezuela and Libya with Mobil. Visitation Friday 4 6 p.m. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at Sparkman Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel. Survived by wife Corinne and two sons Jeff and Gregg. Donations urged to World War II Memorial or other charity.
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Hit and run driver sought after boy struck in Houston
A six year old boy riding a bicycle in a Houston apartment complex parking lot was hit by a red late model Ford F-150 pickup after 3 p m Wednesday. The driver stopped briefly to remove the boy from under the truck and fled. The child remained in critical condition with a skull fracture pelvis injuries and internal damage Thursday.
Man shot during hunting incident near Poth, Texas
A 23-year-old Pleasanton man, Leroy Felix Grollimund Jr., was fatally shot near a closed country store west of Poth after a hunting trip. His brother-in-law, Julio Arguijo, said a 30.06 rifle discharged as he retrieved it from a toolbox, striking Grollimund in the groin. They drove to a nearby store for help but he died before paramedics arrived. Authorities note no evidence of threats by a third man after a quarrel over a hunting base.
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Fort Bliss to Deploy 400 to 500 Troops to Persian Gulf
Fort Bliss officials said between 400 and 500 troops, mainly from the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, will depart in two to three weeks for Southwest Asia. The Patriot batteries there are upgraded. many troops remain in Kuwait on six month deployments, with longer stays for some. Equipment loading began as rail moves head to an unknown port, historically Beaumont.
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Houston again named fattest city by Men’s Fitness
Houston holds the dubious distinction as the nation’s fattest city for the third year, cited for hot climate poor air quality and abundant junk food. The Get Sean Houston! campaign led by fitness czar Lee Labrada aims to cut obesity and promote parks and recreation while stressing national data on obesity.
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Elvis Presley memorial in Los Fresnos attracts fans twice yearly
Simon Vega has turned his Los Fresnos home into Little Graceland, a semi annual Elvis memorial and museum attracting hundreds. Officials say the events boost local business and put Los Fresnos on the Texas map with Elvis-related tourism and impersonator performances.
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San Antonio Zoo raises admissions drawing mixed views
The San Antonio Zoo increased prices this year, raising adult tickets to $8 and children ages 3 to 11 to $6 while under 3 stays free. Some visitors criticized the hike as costly for families, though others called it reasonable as the zoo seeks to cover rising costs and align with Dallas and Fort Worth zoos.
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