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Newspaper
Texas City Sun
Location
Texas City, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2003
Page
1
Waterborne weed growth pits boaters and property owners against anglers in Austin as tensions flare over navigation access and shoreline impact. Officials note competing interests, with residents seeking safe passages and property protection while anglers push for public access and fishing rights.
The Texas City Fire Department honored winners of its poster contest in a ceremony. Fire officials praised creativity and safety messaging, recognizing students and community artists for artwork that promotes fire prevention.
A German man stole an airplane and threatened to crash it into buildings in Frankfurt, triggering a major security response. Authorities investigated the incident and worked to prevent casualties as the situation unfolded.
The College of the Mainland reviews its bidding process amid a trustee charge that bids for the proposed League City campus were tainted. The building and grounds committee meets at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Lamson Construction bid for a 7,500 square foot structure on Parker Court as trustees debated its integrity and contractor choices.
Kristy Gillentine reports on a Las Vegas style Casino Night fundraiser for the Texas City Day Nursery. The March 8 event at Wings of Heritage Room on the Nessler Center runs 6 to 10 pm with $20 tickets. Sponsors and prizes listed include blackjack $35, dice $50, roulette $90, plus gold, silver, and bronze packages.
Edinburg police report six men shot to death early Sunday during a home invasion near the Texas Mexico border. Investigators believe the attackers searched for weapons and drugs. A mother of two was bound with electrical cords and forced to face a wall as a son was killed in another room. The victims were found in a separate ramshackle house on the property. No arrests were announced as of Sunday afternoon.
Federal prosecutors pursue an extortion case involving Michael Morales the brother of former Texas attorney general Dan Morales The Dallas Morning News reports anonymous sources say Morales pressured Tony Sanchez campaign with a felony allegation to extract 200 000 to 300 000 from Sanchez a Laredo worker defeated by Rick Perry in last fall election Michael Morales attorney John Pinckney says he is cooperating and expects a fair disposition Dan Morales confirms federal investigators are reviewing the matter while denying knowledge of the facts The AP quoted Morale statements and said the matter could be resolved soon
A Sunday traffic collision at a Richardson intersection left two dead and one injured. A 19 year old Garland woman died at the scene and a 24 year old Garland man died at a local hospital. A 15 year old Garland boy, also in the Ford Mustang, was hospitalized with unknown condition. The van occupants were unharmed. Police said the Mustang left the road after the initial impact and struck a telephone pole. belt use and driver identity remain undetermined.
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