Auction of Furs and Memorabilia After Taste of the Town
An auction of furs sports memorabilia and other items is planned following Sundays Taste of the Town event. The sale will feature a range of collectible items from attendees and local supporters. Proceeds support ongoing community programs.
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Taste of the Town
State education experts and leaders gather to discuss tougher tests
State education experts and leaders gather to discuss proposed changes to standardized testing as districts weigh implications for curriculum and student assessment. The meeting highlights include debates over rigor, alignment with college readiness standards, and budget considerations for implementation.
Rollins and Dell Executives Keep Firm Profitable
Dell executives including Rollins navigate a harsh economy to sustain profits and stabilize the company. The piece outlines strategic actions, leadership roles, and market pressures shaping outcomes.
Advocacy Center Opens New Home For Child Victims
The Galveston County Child Advocacy Center moved into a 6400 square foot facility after a 3 year campaign that raised 850000. About 200 people attended with performances by Burnett Elementary School. The center coordinates abuse investigations with police, prosecutors, nurses, and counselors.
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Justice System
Galveston County Child Advocacy Center
Burnett Elementary School
Mike Guarino
Outlet Shops at La Marque makeover begins with patriotic mural
Artist Susan Scott paints a 14 000 square foot mural featuring a 5 000 square foot American flag on the Outlet Shops at La Marque as Sugar Oaks Corp renovates the center. New leasing agent targets 90 percent occupancy by spring with Tees N More Marcelo's Mexican Grill JR Originals and a 25 000 square foot Vanity Fair store signing on. Sugar Oaks also owns outlets in Virginia Kentucky and Florida.
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SUN
Dwight C. Andrews
Susan Scott
la Marque
Scott
Texas City
Factory Stores of
America
Outlet Shops
Texas City Museum
Interstate 45
Rachel Valusek
Sugar Oaks Corp
Tees N More
Marcelo
Mexican Grill
JR Originals
Vanity Fair
Lee, Wrangler
Riders
Healthtex
Hospitals raise alert after FBI warning for terror threats
Galveston and Texas hospitals maintain normal routines while enhancing vigilance. Fran Laird of Mainland Medical Center says staff monitor department communications for unusual activity. UTMB officials report police awareness but no changes to security or daily habits for staff or patients. The FBI notice, issued Wednesday, lists Houston Chicago San Francisco and Washington with a generic threat window between December and April.
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FBI
Houston
Galveston
Texas
Fran Laird
Mainland
Laird
Iayley
Cary
Hayley
Jennifer Reynolds-Sanchez
UTMB
Sanchez
Chicago
San Francisco
Washington
Bob Doguim
Cites
District Eyes Robin Hood Funds Split With Laredo
Texas City ISD aims to keep sending its $10 million Robin Hood funds to Laredo under a wealth equalization plan to save up to about $400,000. State approval could limit the amount or halt transfers, with a decision expected before Christmas.
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Texas City
Laredo
Austin
Stephen Hadley
Hadley
Dickinson to Hold Public Hearing on Deats Road Paving
Dickinson plans a public hearing Monday November 25 at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church 200 FM 517 about the Deats Road paving project funded by a Galveston County Road bond. The 70 foot right of way requires utility relocations and traffic will be reduced to one lane during spring 2003 construction.
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Dickinson
First United Methodist Church
Galveston County
Spruce Street
Avenue G
Deats Road
Central Street
Ivan Langford
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