Santeria priest seeks home ritual after Texas ban
Jose Merced, a Santeria priest from Puerto Rico, asks a federal appeals court to allow him to perform a goat sacrifice at his home in Euless, Texas, arguing his religious rights are violated. The city cites public health concerns and local cruelty and slaughterhouse ordinances as justification.
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New Orleans
Texas
Jose Merced
Euless
U.S
John McBryde
Fort Worth
Puerto Rico
William McKamie
Ford U S March sales fall nearly forty percent
Ford Motor Co U S sales dropped 41 percent in March as consumer confidence and job uncertainty deter buyers. The Dearborn giant sold 131102 cars and light trucks versus 221642 a year earlier, though March showed a 32 percent rise from February’s 99060 vehicles amid record low overall U S sales.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
U.S
Dearborn
Bible Verse Quote From John 8 32
A concise biblical verse states that truth leads to freedom and spiritual release as presented in John 8 32. The line emphasizes the liberating power of truth and conscience in a faith context.
Community calendar highlights from Baytown area events
Calendar items list local activities including ESL class at Chambers County Library at 3 30 p m and a covered dish luncheon at Baytown Grandmother's Club at Red Lobster 4717 Interstate 10. Also details free English classes at The Promise Center and 12 step spiritual class at Riley Chambers Community Center with contact numbers.
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Chambers County Library
Baytown Grandmother's Club
Red Lobster
Fine Rides Show and Local Weekend Activities in Baytown
Bayshore Fine Rides Car Club hosts its 21st Annual Fine Rides Show on Texas Avenue Friday and Saturday with a Friday Cruise-In and street dance 6 PM to 10 PM featuring Na Na Sha 8 PM to 10 PM. Saturday showcases 100 plus classic vehicles for trophies, Legends Band and Mean Gene Kelton performances, food and vendors, admission free. Old River Baptist Church offers a Ride Through Life of Christ tonight 6:30 PM to 9 PM in the church parking lot with 20 minute tours. Community activities include line dancing at Highlands Community Center 8:30 AM and 9:45 AM, band and games at Market Street 10 AM to 2 PM, Precinct2gether at J D Walker Community Center 9 AM to 1 PM, Senior Citizen Bridge at Baytown Community Center 12 PM to 3 PM, TOPS at Crosby Community Center 10 AM. Call numbers listed for details.
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Golden Corral
Vietnam Veterans’ of America
Baytown
VFW
Main
Highlands
Baytown Fairgrounds
N. Main St
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast
Promise Center
West Main
Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
Garth
The
United Church Women
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Alexander Drive
Dorothy Johnston
West Chambers
Mont Belvieu
Melissa
Knights of Columbus
W. Main
Baytown Community Center
Bayshore Fine Rides Car Club of
Texas Avenue
Na Na Sha
Old River Baptist Church
Christ
Three Kings
Jesus
Thomas
Call
Market Street
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St. Call
Ballots Available for Baytown City Election
Ballots for Baytown’s May 9 city election are available through mail or in person. Early voting begins April 27 at three sites: Baytown City Hall, Goose Creek CISD Administration Building, and Cedar Bayou Community Building. Mail ballot requests must be received by May 1.
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Sos
State
Baytown
Hall
Baytown City
Market Street
Goose Creek
Baytown Mayoral Ballot With Four Candidates
Baytonians will elect a mayor from four names on the ballot Stephen DonCarlos Carlo C Spitaleri David Lee and Ali Cuellar A ballot measure on the smoking ordinance seeks to let certain stand alone bar owners decide whether smoking is allowed Baytown also sets early voting times and a May 4 5 registration deadline April 9 for eligible voters Voter info is available at VOTEXAS.org
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Baytown
Stephen DonCarlos
Carlo C. Spitaleri
David Lee
Ali Cuellar
Votexas.org
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Integrated Care Collaboration
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Jesus Christ
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Pilot Club
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Becky James
Patriotism Committee
Dalton Berry
Jovonne Ledet
Rachel Galvan
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Texas Avenue Entrance
Patriot Roofing Industries
FEMA
Bayway Drive
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