Nation must prepare for more deadly natural disasters
An editorial urges readiness as populations move into high risk areas. It argues disasters kill more and cost more today, and calls for national disaster risk reduction. A coalition led by the American Meteorological Society and UCAR asks the Bush administration to act, including a national vulnerability assessment and better planning. Local FEMA efforts in Wichita Falls are highlighted as a model to pursue now.
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American Meteorological Society
University Corporation For Atmospheric Research
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Coliseum
La Marque City Council Eyes Tax Rate Hike Tonight
City officials prepare to vote on a tax rate increase during tonight’s meeting in La Marque. The council aims to address budget gaps and funding needs for city services with the proposed rise, drawing public input opportunities and potential fiscal impacts for residents.
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Learning a little something from the brown fox and the lazy dog
MAX RIZLEY JR offers a whimsical tale about a quick brown fox clinging to a lazy dog. As the fox tires of the ride, the dog fantasizes about workouts and romance with a French poodle named Gigi, ending with the fox and poodle eloping.
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Gigi
Renard
Texas City Sun contact and policy notes
Editorial and staff contacts listed for Texas City Sun with roles and emails. Subscriptions and mailing details provided. Disclaimers state that items reflect submitter views and obscene material is not printed.
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Texas City Sun
Public letters welcome to Texas City Sun policy note
The Texas City Sun invites letters on public interest topics. Letters must be signed and include the writer's street address and daytime and evening phone numbers. Address in City, Texan 71508. Email options and contact details appear unclear in the source text.
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Cathy Gillentine Potpourri: Wild Times in San Francisco
Cathy Gillentine recounts a National Society of Newspaper Columnists convention in San Francisco with lively pastimes. She recalls dances, a salsa number, a twist, and meeting an Asian dancer, plus cable cars, Pier 39 shopping, Ghirardelli’s, a bay cruise past the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and quirky street performances. The piece paints a portrait of an eccentric, vibrant city and its colorful residents.
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National Society of Newspaper
New York Times
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U.S. Marines
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Texas City
Pier 30
Pier 39
Ghiradelli Chocolate Factory
Golden Gate Bridge
Alcatraz
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