Local Industry Donates to Red Cross
A regional industry contributes a significant donation to the Red Cross as community support continues. The ceremony on Page 5A highlights the donor's name and the amount, underscoring ongoing relief efforts and local philanthropy.
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Bush signs stimulus plan portion amid $6 billion cap
President Bush signs part of an economic stimulus package that could total up to six billion dollars over ten years. The measure aims to spark growth by extending targeted tax provisions and credits while awaiting full passage.
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Pet cremation services expand in local business scene
Businesses in the area increasingly offer cremation for beloved pets, reflecting a growing demand for end of life care. The trend shows practitioners providing dignified options for families seeking memorial services and ash scattering or keepsakes.
BP tax dispute puts future COM budgets in doubt
COM president Ralph Holm says BP's refusal to pay full current tax bill introduces budget uncertainty though reserves covered a $527,129 1999 value reimbursement. Holm notes BP taxes account for about 15 percent of COM's budget and tuition is among the lowest around, with potential impact on future funding and city cuts already planned.
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Library marks 75th birthday with prize rewards
Moore Memorial Library in Texas City celebrates 75 years as a community hub inviting visitors to check out books. In January readers may win three $75 certificates hidden among bookmarks, with $100 bill replicas and a February Friends of the Library presentation on the library’s history.
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College to review bid procedures for League City campus
College of the Mainland trustees consider bid irregularities after charges bids were peddled and subcontractors excluded. The building and grounds committee meets Monday to review the process for a 7,500 square foot campus on Parker Court, delaying a March opening.
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Texas City man charged after traffic stop and cocaine found
Texas City man Andre Merchant, 25, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance after a traffic stop on Second Street North led to the discovery of powder cocaine in a wallet. His bond was set at $50,000. Officer Michael Reyna and Cpl. Stephen Byrd conducted the stop in Texas City.
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