Baytown Indians Celebrate 70th Independence Anniversary
Baytonians of Indian origin host a community center event from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at 2407 Market Street to mark India independence. Free public celebration features Bollywood style Hindi dance, with 100 plus families participating and Shilpa Datar noting the date aligns with India’s Aug 15 celebration.
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City firefighters reach tentative contract after long talks
Officials announced a settlement on retiree sick leave and a Wellness Fitness Initiative. The agreement would grant 120 days and 10 percent of accrued sick hours to 30 plus year firefighters, limited to under a dozen employees, with both sides praising the deal and city officials expressing pride in the department.
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Creation of Baytown development director position approved
Baytown approves a $180000 budget for a new development director in the City Manager's Office to oversee economic development programs and coordinate the development process. The role, with broad authority to facilitate permits, faces questions about its reach in Harris County ETJ and Chambers County areas.
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Just Thinking Out Loud: Baytown Expat Circle Reflects on News and Nostalgia
Lanny Griffith writes a Friday column from Baytown about expat life in Houston, recalling party scenes on Texas Ave, Ninfa’s and Rockefellers era nights, local venues, radio and TV personalities, and missing the Jack In The Box on Sterling and Decker Drive. He invites readers to share their updates.
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Tech stocks surge as earnings lift major players
Tech shares rally driven by strong results from Microsoft Alphabet and eBay. The technology index of the S&P 500 gains about 8.9 percent in a month, outpacing the broader market. Microsoft Azure revenue more than doubles in the latest quarter and Alphabet rises after its report. EBay surges 31 percent as chipmakers Linear Technology and Analog Devices climb on merger talks. Apple also ticks up after better sales in its services lineup.
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Dollar Gains Against Major Currencies in Mixed FX Trading
The dollar strengthened against the yen, the euro, the pound, and the Swiss franc while weakening against the Canadian dollar and the Mexican peso. The move reflects shifting risk sentiment and interest rate expectations in global markets.
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Budget talk focuses on police station roof and staffing
Council members stress budget revisions to fix leaks in the Main Street police station and improve staffing. Mayor DonCarlos previews a two step plan including a potential 2017 bond issue while expanding parks, infrastructure, and economic vitality. The city forecasts a 13.5 percent revenue increase and several capital projects with a hearing set for August 25.
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Baytown raid tied to McNair drug investigations
Dorris said investigators documented drugs sold from a house during a Baytown area raid tied to drug crimes. The McNair community, outside Baytown limits, is linked to shooting incidents involving residents from McNair, prompting the operation.
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