Teen murder charge in La Marque high school student death
Darren McGaskey, 24, turned himself in after being charged with the stabbing murder of 16 year old Terry Lee Scott Jr. outside a La Marque residence on Mockingbird Lane. Scott, called Boo, died at John Sealy Hospital after being flown from the scene. Police note a possible dispute over a woman as a triggering factor. A second victim was treated for a stab wound to the arm. Funeral services are planned in Texas City.
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Mount Paran Missionary Baptist Church
Mainland Funeral Home
Students design vivid logo for Shrimp Boil event
Texas City artists Jessie Denney and Marilyn Gregory, graphic arts students at College of the Mainland, created a computer generated shrimp logo stretching across beach scenery. Chamber executive vice-president Jimmy Hayley hopes the animated logo boosts attention for the August 26 shrimp boil as it appears on shirts and aprons.
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Jessie Denney
Marilyn Gregory
College of the Mainland Graphic Arts
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Gregory
Jimmy Hayley
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Chamber
Coleena Jackson
College of the Mainland
Denney
Texas City-La Marque
Susan Smith convicted in sons deaths
Susan Smith was found guilty of murder after jurors deliberated over two hours. The sequestered panel rejected involuntary manslaughter. Sentencing for death by electrocution or life in prison will be decided after a Monday hearing. Prosecutors contended she killed the boys to clear an obstacle to a love affair.
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Bruck
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Michael
Alex
Subscriptions Acknowledged in Texas City Sun
Mack W. Carter David Booker and Laura Chilton are thanked for subscribing to the Texas City Sun in volume 83 issue 204. The page references include 2C bulletin board 11A classified 6-10B viewpoints 5 4A deaths DeGeee 8A living 1-4C.
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Pause to Pray Message of Comfort
A devotional pause asks God to wipe tears for mourners and grant comfort. It appeals for release from sadness and reassurance that the departed are in care.
Alarming trend in Texas City as children seek help for crisis
Psychologist John DeSobe reports a rising pattern of preadolescents attempting self harm. Samaritan Counseling Service operates a Texas City satellite at St. John's United Methodist Church with sliding fees and supports families through counseling, church partnerships, and training programs. A notable case involves a young woman abused in childhood who found recovery through counseling and faith. Local numbers and Galveston Moody Memorial center listed for contacts.
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Houston
Samaritan Counseling Service
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Samaritan
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First Christian Church
Houston Baptist University
Houston Graduate School of Theology
Samaritan Center
Galveston
Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church
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