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Newspaper
Texas City Sun
Location
Texas City, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2002
Page
1
An American relief worker jailed in Israel for a week accused the U S government on Wednesday of backing Israel in what she sees as a crackdown on humanitarian aid workers. Page 8 story reference.
Yasser Arafat faces mounting pressure at home and abroad to implement reforms as described in reports on Page 3 detailing political pressures, international scrutiny, and calls for changes within the Palestinian leadership.
Former President Jimmy Carter, speaking nationwide, urged free speech and elections in Cuba. The next day he remained measured as observers assess the impact of his televised address. Page 12.
A devotional passage praises the Father for holiness righteousness and omnipotence. It frames prayer as worship and adoration, with Amen concluding a concise expression of faith.
A compact bulletin style item notes stock and movie listings printed on recycled paper serving Galveston County Mainland since 1912. It emphasizes ongoing publication and local listing availability, reflecting the paper’s long running community service.
Texas City Mayor Carlos Garza denounces BP in a high stakes tax dispute that could trigger up to 36.89 million dollars in refunds across the school district city college and county if BP wins its five district court lawsuits. He compares the case to the American Revolution and accuses London-based BP of corporate greed as trial looms in two weeks.
Officer Warren Steffen watches as Zack Saddler uses Fatal Vision goggles during DARE Field Day at Levi Fry Intermediate School. The goggles simulate a .10 blood alcohol content as Houston Police SWAT officers demonstrate rooftop safety at the Levi Fry Auditorium.
Galveston County Narcotics Task Force seized powder cocaine prescription drugs marijuana and assorted weapons during warrants at two La Marque locations. Nine suspects were taken into custody, with four at 1900 block of 11th Avenue and five at 3200 block of Moss Street as investigators assess charges. Local editor Jeff Morris reports.
Texas City Sun reports La Marque High School held an award night awarding scholarships to seniors. Notable recipients included Trumesha Harris from Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for 10000 dollars Whitney Leggett as Daily News Citizen of the Year valedictorian Jean Show Moody and Honor Scholar honors Temple Inland Foundation scholarships for valedictorian and Ashley Randall Randall also received a Jaycees scholarship. Other grants included First Choice Power 500 dollars each for Jean Shon Ruschelle Washington and Alicia Harrison plus four year funds to Texas A M Prairie View Mercer Alabama Central Christian James Kelley Cisco McNeese State. About 130 students or 55 percent of the class were named Texas Scholars.
Early voting is underway for the Dickinson mayoral runoff between incumbent Ken Hulstetler and former mayor Vita Winick. Voting runs 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday at City Hall 2716 Main Street through May 29. no voting May 27 due to Memorial Day. The runoff is set for June 1.
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