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Newspaper
Texas City Sun
Location
Texas City, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1995
Page
2
Partly cloudy today with a 40 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. A high near 90 and a low near 80. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy with southeast winds at 10 knots. Low tide at 12:51 p.m. and 12:38 p.m., high tide at 7:32 a.m. and 5:31 p.m.
Weather broadens across the nation with temperatures above 100 in Texas and Wisconsin, plus 101 in Kansas and Wisconsin. Forecasters predict hot conditions in Texas with isolated storms, while a cold front moves into the northern Plains causing cooler readings and renewed thunderstorm activity.
National temps report shows yesterday's high reached 110 at Lake Havasu City Arizona while Truckee California logged a low of 29. Weather data highlights extreme temperature spread across the region with notable heat in desert areas and unusually cool readings inland.
Texas City officials reported a robust 1994 95 financial year led by a rise in sales tax revenues spurred by industrial expansions at Phibro and Amoco. Growth boosted the budget, while officials caution over reliance on sales taxes and discuss longer term five year budgeting goals along with bond rating prospects.
In Texas City a couple was targeted by a gunman in a motel parking lot about 1:30 a.m. The woman fled toward the office prompting the robber to escape with an accomplice. Police reported the man threatened the man and demanded money but fled when chased by the woman.
A preliminary stay of execution was issued Thursday for Pam Perillo, the longest-serving woman on Texas death row. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans halted execution preparations while it reviews her two point appeal alleging trial attorney conflict of interest.
Texas City officials workshop to hire Olsen & Olsen to draft ballot propositions for the November 7 charter election. A formal vote is due Wednesday, with Aug 9 set to approve language and call the election. The standout measure would replace the strong mayor setup with a city manager, at an estimated $80,000 to $90,000 salary, while granting the manager broad powers.
Galveston County Commissioners Court postponed a $14,467 janitorial deal with Agape Services Inc. covering the County Courthouse and 15 other buildings. The move shifts to a single vendor, stirring concern over full-time mainland janitors potentially losing positions. matter set for July 24 workshop.
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