Shield law gains final House approval in Texas
The Texas House unanimously approves the Free Flow of Information Act shielding journalists from subpoenas while press groups warn it offers limited immunity. Two lawmakers switch to support, including Rep. Debbie Riddle who opposed a 2007 veto attempt citing unequal protections. The bill faces district attorney concerns about criminal case impact.
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Austin
Texas
House of Representatives
House
Tomball
Debbie Riddle
Riddle
Texas House
Senfronia Thompson
Thompson
California Nut Processor Linked to New York Recalls
Feds probe nationwide pistachio recall linking California Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella to its New York sister firm Setton International Foods Inc. Officials found cockroaches and rodent droppings in Commack, New York. The firm earlier recalled about 2 million pounds of nuts over salmonella fears.
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Fresno
Calif
California
New York
Food and Drug Administration
Commack
N.Y
Bible Verse About Mary Magdalene And Others
The passage recounts Mary Magdalene Joanna and Mary the mother of James telling the apostles the tomb episode. The apostles doubt the women while Peter runs to the tomb and finds linen strips lying alone and wonders what happened. Luke chapters 24 verses 10 to 16.
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Mary Magdalene
Joanna
Mary
James
Peter
Community events calendar highlights local gatherings and shows
Calendar lists United Church Women planning meeting for May Friendship Day at St John s United Methodist Church with contact Dorothy Johnston. Bayshore Fine Rides Car Club hosts 21st Annual Fine Rides Show in Baytown with a street dance and vehicle judging. Public activities include library story time, rhythm walking, line dancing, fish fry, senior exercises, dominoes, TOPS nutrition class, and Go Getters fellowship with multiple venues and contact numbers.
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The
United Church Women
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Alexander Drive
Dorothy Johnston
Bayshore Fine Rides Car Club of
Baytown
Texas Avenue
Na Na Sha
Gene Kelton
West Chambers
Mont Belvieu
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Melissa
Knights of Columbus
W. Main
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Market St. Call
Suellyn Melcher
Lone Star Room
Community Center
Market St
Frank Butcher
Frank
S. Alexander
Call
1724 Market
Ride Through Life of Jesus Christ at Old River Baptist
Old River Baptist Church hosts its annual Ride Through Life of Christ in the church parking lot on Saturday and Sunday. Tours run 6:30 to 9 p.m., 20 minutes each, free for all visitors. Scenes depict Christ’s birth crucifixion empty tomb resurrection and more. Call 281-576-6030 for details.
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Old River Baptist Church
Christ
Three Kings
Jesus
Thomas
Call
Community Group Events Jumpstart Weekend Activities
The George Washington Carver Alumni Association will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the JD Walker Center, 7613 Wade Rd. First Baptist Church hosts a church wide sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Baytown La Porte Seventh Day Adventist at 1001 N Pruett presents an Easter program titled In the Presence of Jehovah at 11:15 a.m.
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George Washington Carver Alumni Association
JD Walker Center
Wade Rd
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Baytown
la Porte
Sunday services and church events listed for area churches
Sunday Calvary Temple hosts services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 7319 Breda. Central Baptist Church invites Children’s Church for Pre-K to fifth grade from 11 a.m. to noon at 1800 King Street. VEW Post 912 holds bingo at 2 p.m. at 8204 N Main. For details call 281-839-3009 or 281-422-8381.
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Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
N. Main
Youth Extravaganza Planned by Central Church of Christ
Central Church of Christ hosts a youth extravaganza Saturday from 8 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 1004 Market Street Baytown. For more information call 832-262-5142.
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Central Church of Christ
Market Street
Baytown
Call
Monday recital by Lee College music faculty in Choral Hall
Lee College Music Faculty present a recital in the Choral Hall of the Performing Arts Center room 137 at 5 p.m. Performers include James Marioneaux Suzannah Moorman Brenda Odell Dennis Odell Donald Todd and Jon Vanommeren. Admission is free and open to the public.
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Lee College Music
Performing Arts Center
James Marioneaux
Suzannah Moorman
Brenda Odell
Dennis Odell
Donald Todd
Jon Vanommeren
Chambers County Library
Sterling Municipal Library
Sterling Library
Baytown Youth Summer Track Program Opens Registration
Baytown Parks and Recreation hosts an eighth annual youth summer track program for boys and girls ages 6 to 18. Registration runs through May 8 at 2407 Market Street. Practices run Monday to Thursday 5:30 to 7 pm at Memorial Pete Lultis Stadium with weekly circuit meets in Baytown La Porte Texas City Pasadena Galena Park and Pearland. The $75 fee covers uniform practices local meets and sanctioning. birth certificate required at registration. For info call 281-420-6597.
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Baytown Parks and Recreation Department
Baytown Parks and Recreation
Market Street
Memorial
Pete Lultis
Baytown
la Porte
Texas City
Pasadena
Galena Park
Pearland
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
Hershey
Baytown Parks
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Jesus Christ
Bulletin Board
Trent Padgett
Madison Moore
Bailey Bigler
Candice Strickland
Dustin Matthies
Sterling High School
Batson Masonic Lodge
Linda Vae Johnson
Oak Streets
Dayton
Harrell Jones
Batson Lodge
Johnson
Ashbel Smith
Lee College
Jennifer Herzberg
Jonathan Loney
Paola Bruno
Giselle Perales
Rodrigo Rodriguez
Annie Watson
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