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Newspaper
Texas City Sun
Location
Texas City, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 2003
Page
1
A Turkish Airlines RJ-100 passenger jet crashed while attempting to land at the airport, resulting in 75 deaths. The incident prompted emergency response and investigation. further details were reported on Page 3.
La Marque crimestoppers donated a bullet proof vest for Flap the police dog. The gesture highlights community support for canine officers and public safety programs as reported on Page 6.
President Bush advances a sweeping $674 billion economic stimulus proposal. The plan aims to jumpstart growth, boost jobs, and stabilize markets amid ongoing fiscal concerns and congressional scrutiny.
A brief note shows the publication serves Galveston County mainland areas and has operated on recycled paper since 1912, reflecting its long local presence and environmental print practices.
Texas City Industrial Development Corp funds 42500 to map redevelopment options for the Tex Tin Superfund site in Texas City. Cleanup crews cap the 140 acre parcel leaving about 100 acres for development, with intermodal transport facilities seen as a key option. Citizens oppose chemical plants and waste disposal uses.
Pam Stockton learned her Zarro Road house was on fire as New Year’s Eve celebrations began. Firefighters battled a total loss interior while the structure remained standing, with Stockton and her son Terry Lee later returning to salvage what little remained. Insurance was not in place, leaving them with only the basics. Santa Fe Fire Chief Tommy Anderson noted the interior was ruined but the shell could be rebuilt.
Derrick Wayne Middleton, 24, of La Marque, charged with second degree sexual assault after investigations linked him to a New Year’s Day rape and assault of two women. Middleton, held in Galveston County Jail with a $200,000 bond, matched the description and was identified as “Little Tex” by the victims.
Texas City Commission approves a two year tax abatement moratorium and a first reading of an ordinance amid a 2.25 million budget shortfall blamed on BP. Mayor Garza cites 23 unfilled city jobs and halted capital projects while extending abatement guidelines for economic development. Also limits axle weight on streets near BP refinery to save street life.
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