Tech rally led by Huawei relief boosts Wall Street gains
Technology shares drove a broad market rise as Huawei received an additional 90 days to buy U.S. equipment, lifting sentiment across sectors. Qualcomm Intel and Micron advanced while energy and financial stocks joined the rally as the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq all posted solid gains.
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Filing Wins Seat After Runoff In 2016
Filing secured his seat in 2016 after a runoff with Spencer Carnes. His district covers Lakewood, Craigmont, Ponderosa, Decker Terrace, Lantern Park, Ginger Creek, Country Club Cove, Country Club Manor, Kenwood Estates, East Point subdivisions and San Jacinto Mall. Early voting runs Oct 21 to Nov 1. For the first time voters will have super polling places on Election Day and more than 700 polling locations across Harris County to cast ballots.
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Harris County
Hoppers celebrate long career in chemical engineering education
Jack Hopper, his wife Marilyn, and family roots in Baytown and Lamar University are highlighted as a midcentury teaching duo. Hopper earned multiple degrees, led LSU and Lamar University engineering, and served as Lamar’s dean of engineering for 14 years. The couple's endowment supports young chemical engineering students near Beaumont.
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Oil Painting Classes with J D Avant at Art Center
Oil painting classes with J D Avant held at the Art Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact 281 427 7618 for details. A second session invites attendance at 5 30 p.m. at Rollingbrook Fellowship located at 505 Rollingbrook. Contact Shirley at 281 427 1741.
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VFW Post 912 Bingo and Baytown Senior Activities
VFW Post 912 at 8204 N Main offers bingo at 7 p.m. with sales starting an hour earlier and public access. Baytown Seniors meet 9 a.m. at Baytown Community Center. ExxonMobil annuitants meet at 10 a.m. with Baytown Mayor Brandon Capetillo as guest speaker. Rotary Club gathers at noon at the Community Center. Baytown Seniors bingo runs 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2407 Market. Dome bridge at Highlands Community Center at 11:30 a.m. Call Mary Snellings at 281-427-9028.
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TOPS Club Meets at Baytown Community Center
TOPS Club holds a weigh-in from 9 30 to 10 15 a m and a meeting from 10 15 to 11 in the Bluebonnet Room at Baytown Community Center 2407 Market First meeting free.
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Burglaries Reported Across City This Weekend
Tools were reported stolen from a residence in the 1500 block of South Pruett Street Saturday afternoon. Electronics were reported stolen from the 3400 block of Shady Hill Drive Saturday night. A television was reported stolen from the 400 block of West Humble Avenue Sunday afternoon. Property valued at $2,000 was stolen from the 1900 block of Majestic Lane. A utility trailer was stolen from the 1600 block of Maryon Street.
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ExxonMobil facing multiple lawsuits over refinery fire pollution
Harris County and the State of Texas sue ExxonMobil over air pollution from refinery fires on March 16 and July 31. Water runoff from firefighting efforts is cited in the state case. At least one contractor claims burns. a claims line is 1-800-241-9010. Rock Owens notes possible early settlement, with prior Exxon disputes in 2006 and 2011.
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Baytown Brunson Theater Reopens as Visitor Center and Incubator
Residents recall the Brunson Theater opened in 1949 as Baytown’s first postwar cinema. Closed in 1982, the city acquired it in 1997 and plans a reopening as a visitor center with business incubator space and volunteer offices. Kenneth Benitez and Rick King produced a documentary featuring 16 interviews with 75 participants.
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Optum earnings surge as UnitedHealth fuels growth
UnitedHealth Group has expanded its Optum unit beyond insurance, posting 8.2 billion dollars in operating earnings last year. Optum spans pharmacy benefits, clinics, surgery centers and tech services, bolstered by acquisitions and external business growth, with projections Optum may near the insurance side in five years.
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Commodities Move Up as Oil Leads Rally
U.S. crude oil prices jumped 2.4 percent while wholesale gasoline, natural gas and heating oil rose. Gold and silver fell as foreign exchange showed the U.S. dollar firm against the yen and the euro and strengthened versus the British pound, Canadian dollar, and Mexican peso.
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