Watchfire honors retirees in ceremony amid upheaval
Vietnam veteran Jerry Aruiz, who supplied wood for the Watchfire for nine years, recalls serving as a jungle warfare instructor and losing a brother in Vietnam. Congressmember Nick Lampson speaks on September 11 as a renewed sense of patriotism surrounds the event, while intern Kristy Gillentine and reporter Michael Smith note the coverage.
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Mayoral Campaign Scrutiny Heats Up In Texas City
Campaign rhetoric intensifies as candidates Hufstetler and Winick trade claims of personal attacks and debate avoidance. Each accuses the other of misusing office and citing annexation, with supporters challenging accusations about finances and development. Reporter Michael Smith notes Winick led May 4 voting, ahead of Mitchiner.
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Memorial Day weekend police busy with traffic and arrests
Parker reported two accidents on Palmer with one driver leaving the lines and hitting a planter. Weekend arrests include one DWI and one marijuana possession, as police monitor traffic on Memorial Day. Galveston County deputies say over 100 jail bookings since Friday, mostly alcohol related, as DPS notes heavy inbound traffic and common speeding and belt violations.
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Andersen to present defense in obstruction trial
The Chicago firm Andersen LLP faces potential license loss in Texas as it plans to begin its defense Monday in an obstruction of justice trial. Prosecution may rest after FBI Agent Paula Schanzle testifies, while former Enron auditor David Duncan disputes criminal intent behind shredding.
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