News for February 10, 2004

Legislators hear views on budget
AUSTIN (AP)

Fashion flair on view at fair
BELTON — For those who have been waiting for the Bell County Youth Fair Fashion Revue to hit the runway before buying a spring wardrobe, wait no longer.

Soldiers now relax in Saddam
TIKRIT, Iraq (AP)

1st Cavalry approach will be less intrusive
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — The U.S. military will be more sensitive to Islam and intrude less into Baghdad’s neighborhoods when a new Army division takes control of the Iraqi capital on April 15, Army commanders said Monday.

IRS: Many to lose tax refunds
WASHINGTON (AP)

Handcuffed customer raises suspicion
MAGNOLIA, Ark. (AP) — James Cotton looked just like any other Wal-Mart customer buying a bolt cutter at 4:30 in the morning, until the cashier noticed that Cotton was wearing handcuffs.