Texas City Police Citizens Academy Starts January 15
The Texas City Police Department will begin a new Citizens Police Academy class on January 15 in the department training room. Applications are available at the front desk, and for information, contact Cpl. Charles Totty at (409) 643-5738 or visit the police department to speak with him.
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College of the Mainland Reopens With Community Event
Texas City Com announces College of the Mainland reopens Monday with the 2004 Spring Semester starting Jan 10. Anointed Praise will perform at 5:30 PM in Moody Gardens Ballroom with Boys and Girls Club of Galveston County participants. Free admission. donations benefit the Club.
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Fort Worth man identified in double homicide suicide
Domingo Gonzalez, 31, was named by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner as the shooter who killed his estranged wife Jeannie Gonzalez, 37, and Artemio Arroyo, 40, at her home on New Year’s Eve. Jeannie’s daughter was wounded but unharmed, and two young children were placed in CPS custody. Meanwhile Texarkana husband Hance Lee Wilkerson, 34, was charged with first degree murder in the death of Cynthia Aubrey Wilkerson, 42, found at a Texarkana manufacturing plant. Police expect a bond hearing Monday. The victim’s body was sent for autopsy in Little Rock.
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Olive oil giant buys American Rice in 41 million deal
The world’s largest olive oil producer purchased Houston based American Rice, a major rice miller and marker of Adolphus brand rice, in a 41 million cash deal at 8.31 per share plus potential additions. The merger gained 75 percent shareholder approval in New York.
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Lawsuit accuses DaimlerChrysler of bias in loans
Four Galveston area residents sue DaimlerChrysler claiming the automaker denied loans to qualified black and Hispanic customers via DaimlerChrysler Services North America. The suit targets credit practices affecting Rick Perez Antonet dealership and seeks class action status. Other related suits noted. DaimlerChrysler denies bias and defends fair credit evaluation.
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Hall switches to GOP after long Democratic service
Texas representative Ralph Hall, 80, leaves the Democratic Party to become a Republican on the last day to file for the March 9 Texas primary. President George W. Bush welcomes Hall, praising him as a friend and leader. The move reshapes Texas representation as party strategists push mid-decade redistricting to gain seats, sparking legal challenges from Democrats and minority groups.
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Search ends for Jennings remains near Fort Worth
Fort Worth authorities wrapped up a search for more skeletal remains possibly linked to six year old Opal Jennings abducted in 1999. Key evidence includes part of a skull and pink Barbie tennis shoes. DNA testing in Illinois will confirm identity over the next weeks while a prior suspect remains imprisoned.
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Coast Guard Tightens Houston Ship Channel Security
The U S Coast Guard raises security along the Houston Ship Channel after Homeland Security moves to orange alert. About 700 vessels pass daily as pilots coordinate entries while vessels notify the Coast Guard 96 hours ahead. tours at Port of Houston are canceled.
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Arrest in death of 12 year old girl near Pearland
Brazoria County man James Kevin Yost 41 was arrested in Dallas on injury to a child charges connected to the death of his girlfriend s 12 year old daughter Anna Farmer. Authorities said the girl was malnourished and died of internal injuries after being found at a mobile home near Pearland.
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