Wealthy feel crunch as luxury spending wanes
Wealthy individuals curb spending and seek bargains as the economy slows. Hedge fund alumni and high earners cut back on luxury purchases, drive hybrids, and seek cheaper homes, while top income households still drive a large share of spending. Moody's and Global Insight note high earners' outsized impact on consumption and jobs. Labor data show unemployment rising, dampening expansion plans and pinching client budgets for premium air travel.
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Baytown softball players head to college after tourney
Five Baytown area players conclude a regional tournament with four heading to Tallahassee College, Texas State, University of Houston, and McLennan College while one returns to North Texas. Coaches Kirk Hall and Dobson pledge to win as Eclipse prepare in Oklahoma City for a double elimination event. The GT Shockers open Tuesday at 9 a.m. versus Lady Sharks Barrera, TX Eclipse begins at 4 p.m. against California Cruisers.
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Get Out and Play Health Fair Debuts in Baytown
Baytown Parks and Recreation teamed with Alexander to recruit business owners for a community health fair at N C Foote Park starting 8 a m. Free food games and a raffle drew attendees who learned about sports massage and wellness options. A second event is planned within two to three months with date details to follow. Call 281-420-6597 for info. Millennium Fitness mall details at 407 W Baker Rd Suite E Baytown 832-414-8415.
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Chambers County Democrats nominate Kubik for commissioner
Chambers County Democrats selected Mike Kubik as their candidate for the county commissioner's seat. Chair Mary Ellen Hamm praised Kubik as a hard worker with deep community involvement in Anahuac, including Little League, PTA, church council and the Child Welfare Board.
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DD4hire launches driver service in Baytown area
Baytown introduces DD4hire offering drivers to take customers home from events or malls. Service aims to curb drunk driving and promote safety with 10 dollar hourly rates plus 20 dollar online or 25 dollar phone fees. Congressman Ted Poe lauded the program and urged locals to reserve ahead for Labor Day weekend.
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Lions Club Birthdays Noted With August Celebrations
The town notes belated birthday wishes for Charlie Murrell on August 1. Lions Club members Michael Turner and Dick Dawson have birthdays coming up on August 4 and August 7 respectively, according to the page 2 continuation.
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Lions Club President Dwayne Litteer anniversary dance
Love in bloom as Lions Club President Dwayne Litteer and wife Connie celebrate their anniversary with a dance on August 9. Hermann and Annelle Von Rosenberg mark another year together on August 10 in a second couple’s celebration.
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Wiggles concert and local events round up
Canon Comanich attended The Wiggles show at Toyota Center on Sunday. Beach Party Vacation Bible School runs Monday to Friday at Grace UMC from 5 30 to 8 30 pm for all ages. Tri City Fitness Club members joined Maribelle event in Kemah and a Memorial Park run last weekend.
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Around Town notices and tips for Baytown readers
Local residents share call for community events and happenings around town with contact details for submissions and inquiries to Sun News Baytown.
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