Police arrest two on narcotics warrant in Baytown
Baytown Police Special Operations Unit arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of possessing more than 45 grams of crack cocaine and 16 grams of amphetamines after a narcotics search warrant in the 2500 block of East James Street. A man was also arrested on public intoxication in the 2500 block of Park Street. A dark green Chevrolet pickup was stolen from a lot on Garth Road and a red and black bicycle was stolen from North Alexander Drive.
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Burglaries Reported Across City Blocks
A burglarized coin operated machine was noted in the 4600 block of Interstate 10. A storage shed in the 100 block of North Burnett Street was burglarized three times Wednesday evening with no items missing. A theft of 300 dollars in fuel was reported in the 6800 block of Thompson Road. An air conditioner gauge set was stolen from a vehicle in the 3500 block of McKinney Road. A woman observed a theft from an elderly neighbor’s shed Thursday. Two men fled police on foot during a traffic stop in the 1600 block of West Texas Avenue.
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Baytown Police Beat Reports 39 Incidents
Between 6 am Thursday and 6 am Friday Baytown police filed 39 offense reports and responded to incidents including two assaults five burglaries five motor vehicle burglaries two cases of disorderly conduct one driving while intoxicated and four thefts. Officers arrested 20 people on outside-jurisdiction charges and handled eight traffic accidents. Police Beat is from Baytown Police Department reports. Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips. Call 281 427 tips. The police beat is on the City of Baytown website.
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Cash for Clunkers Helps, Not Starts Auto Sales
Dealers report Cash for Clunkers boosts bottom lines and moves fuel efficient inventory like the Chevy Cobalt and Colorado. Some sales staff see more energy and customers, but managers say the program did not spark an overall rise in car sales, though it provided extra business amid a tough year. Congress later added 2 billion after the initial burst of funding.
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End of Cash for Clunkers Funding Looms as Deadline Near
The program neared its 3 billion cap after a week of heavy demand. Secretary LaHood called it a lifeline for the auto sector while warning of an orderly wind down. Dealers report unpaid rebates and most claims still await payment. As of Thursday 457,000 sales worth 1.9 billion were received with only 140 million paid. No extension planned. rebates end Monday with refunds for resubmitted rejected apps.
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Tow vessel sinks after crane boom topples at Galveston
A towing vessel named Jerry Picton sank at the Port of Galveston after a crane from the Ocean Star Drilling Rig and Museum toppled onto it near Pier 21. No injuries reported. a light oil sheen was contained. Salvage teams and the Coast Guard set a 500 foot barrier.
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FEMA ends mobile home park use in Galveston
FEMA is hauling away unused mobile homes from a Galveston park after only 20 of 54 homes were occupied since it opened March 13. Island and school district officials had urged for months to provide housing for displaced residents, with 54 units leased on a field used by Little League teams until April 2010.
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Texas City dodges property tax hike in budget plan
Texas City Commission approves an $81 million spending plan after a $566 million drop in tax able property values. The city will dip into reserves and incur about $5 million in debt to avoid a tax increase.
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