On This Day in History August 16 Highlights
Today marks August 16 with notable events including Elvis Presley’s death in 1977 at Graceland Memphis. Other years note Bennington victory 1777 Detroit fell 1812 Chang and Eng arrive 1829 Victoria to Buchanan cable 1858 Lincoln embargo 1861 Ruth 1948 Sports Illustrated 1954 James Earl Ray 1978 crash 1987 Omagh 1998 Clinton grand jury remarks 1998.
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Thought for Today Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A concise Thought for Today reflects on resilience and precedent. It cites author F Scott Fitzgerald noting that true strength creates its own path beyond established norms. The message underscores self-reliance and personal resolve.
Stone Removed and Jesus Thanks God in John Eleven
A biblical verse notes that after removing the stone from the tomb where Lazarus lay Jesus lifted his eyes and thanked God for hearing him. This passage from John eleven: forty one records Jesus giving thanks before calling Lazarus to rise.
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Texas Senate sanctions for absent Democrats over redistricting
In Austin the Texas Senate moved to suspend privileges of absent Democrats and staffers to pressure their return from Albuquerque where 11 Democrats protest GOP redistricting efforts. Fines start at 1000 dollars a day and rise to 5000 daily if unpaid.
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Extradition Delay Sought in Dotson Dennehy Case
Maryland prosecutors seek two more months to extradite Carlton Dotson to Texas for the killing of Baylor teammate Patrick Dennehy. McLennan County seeks indictment first. judge likely rules Tuesday as Dotson appears in court. Airlines resume service after Northeast blackout. industry faces 25 to 50 million in test fares and costs.
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Community Calendar Highlights Baytown NAACP Fundraiser and Local Events
Baytown hosts a 1 p.m. NAACP fundraiser at 524 Park St to reactivate the chapter. Church workshops at St Pauls United Methodist, 7915 Bayway Dr, run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other events include Holy Family Catholic Church garage sale at 7422 Whiting Rock 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and bake sale raffles by Pilot Club of Highlands at Gerlands.
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vandals damage lawn birds and multiple early morning burglaries
A woman reported six plastic flamingos destroyed in her front yard valued at 36 dollars at about 5 p.m. Wednesday. Police say a house on Stimson Street faced a gunshot incident after midnight with one bullet entering the residence. no injuries reported. A burglary on the 1600 block of Raintree occurred between 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 6:30 a.m. Thursday, with 850 dollars in jewelry, office equipment, and electronics stolen. Two Baytown men were arrested after trying to pawn 450 dollars of stolen goods. bonds set at 4000 and 2000 dollars. A separate burglary on the 2600 block of E Elvints Sweet reported electronics and music valued at 1350 dollars. From 6 a.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday, Baytown police logged 149 calls including 10 alarms, one assault, two auto thefts, four burglaries, one criminal mischief, six disturbances, one forgery, one sexual assault, one shots fired report, two thefts, three major accidents and six minor accidents. Police Beat is from Baytown Police Department reports. Crime Stoppers tips paid at 281-427-TIPS.
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