Barrett Station Slayings Horror Shocks Community
Harris County deputies investigate after three adults are found dead from stab wounds at a Barrett Station home. Harold Herbert 52 lived at 411 Oak Street and was found near his bedroom door. Freeman 42 and Connie Arceneaux 44, a nearby couple, were discovered with Herbert early Monday. Investigators believe a single suspect may be responsible and the killings began in the back of the house.
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Baytown native wins District 128 runoff for Texas House
Wayne Smith, 48, defeats Tom Butler by 26 votes to claim the District 128 seat in a low turnout runoff. Smith vows to serve Baytown and Texas, while Butler considers a possible recount and future runs.
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Bell wins Democrats runoff for U S House 25th district
Democrat Chris Bell prevailed in the party runoff to face Republican Tom Reiser in November for the U S House 25th district. With 93 percent of precincts reporting, Bell led Robinson 8,412 votes to 5,908. Bell credits strong recognition from his Houston mayoral bid and the campaign effort.
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Kirk wins Democratic runoff in bid for Senate seat
Ron Kirk defeats Victor Morales in a sizzling Democratic runoff to face the GOP nominee in the fall. Bell gears up for a congressional bid, saying Reiser is a wealthy insurance executive willing to self finance. Redistricting minimally shifts a historically Democratic 25th District, with the contest continuing.
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Williams wins GOP nomination for Texas Senate District 4
State Rep. Tommy Williams won the District 4 GOP runoff against former state Sen. Michael Galloway. Williams will face Democrat Mike Smith in November after unofficial results showed 53.9 percent to 46.1 percent with 204 precincts reporting. The district includes Chambers Harris Jefferson Orange Liberty and Montgomery counties. Williams praised strong turnout and support as voters chose a prudent candidate.
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Lottery and police beat brief notes
Lottery results for Texas Tuesday show 2 Step 13 51 1022 and Gash 5 37 9 31 33 38. Pick 3 draws 2 1 6 completed with no injuries reported in the police beat summary.
Tracy Wheeler-Martinez Wins Community Builders Award
Baytown honors Tracy Wheeler-Martinez for 28 years of service with the Goose Creek Masonic Lodge awarded by Doyle Hargrave and Joseph D. Crook. Speakers praised her work on the chamber, Baytown Police Academy advisory board, youth commission, Crime Stoppers, YMCA, Women’s Center, Go Texas, Baytown Youth Fair, United Way and Pilot Club.
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