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Newspaper
Texas City Sun
Location
Texas City, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2003
Page
1
A U S Army service member stationed in Iraq is identified as son of Chris and Shelly Sullins of Texas City and Robert Elizondo Sr. of Alvin. He is also grandson of Thelma Autrey of La Marque.
The 101st Airborne Division moved to encircle the Shiite holy city of Najaf on Sunday as part of ongoing operations in the area. The action was reported in dispatches urging readers to see Page 3 for full story details.
On this day in 1983 a plastics recycling plant suffered a fire that nearly destroyed the facility, causing about 2.5 million dollars in damage. The cause had not yet been determined.
Texas City residents rally support for U S troops as June Morales submits photos of sons Antonio and Felix Morales for publication. Her pictures appear on the Sun front page and Channel 16, with prayer and hope guiding her to keep families connected during the Iraq war.
Santa Fe Tribal Belles sponsor a weeklong basket drive to honor troops. The article notes TCPD asks for photos, names, and ranks of soldiers for a City Hall bulletin board. A mother expresses fear of seeing her children on television as captured or enlisted, reflecting concern for her 17 year old daughter.
Texas City hosts the fourth annual Arts Festival at the Doyle Convention Center with a large crowd. Mayor Garza praises the turnout and art appreciation across the community. The event features works by national and local artists and supports the Texas City Arts Foundation.
The Texas City ISD board meets at 7 p.m. in executive session to decide what candidate data must be released to the public. Trustees plan to interview six top superintendent candidates and will vote on open records related to their applications. The session precedes an open meeting at 7 30 p.m. with potential discussion of district legal matters.
The Moore Memorial Library marks 75th anniversary with a year long celebration. A railroad art exhibit by British painter David Weston will debut at 6 30 to 8 30 p m on April 25 at 409 Sixth Street North. Guest speaker Bill Ludwig Jr. will donate a Weston painting to the library. Susie Moncia notes free admission with optional door prize tickets.
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