Baghdad clashes rage in Sadr City and Fallujah
Militants and U.S. forces clashed across Baghdad's Sadr City while US warplanes bombarded Fallujah. At least five killed and dozens wounded overall as Najaf begins to recover from three weeks of fighting. Police man checkpoints. Imam Ali Shrine area shows debris and destruction after the fighting ends in Najaf.
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City Grievances Grow Over Police Raise Pact
Officials say two years of 6 percent raises for patrols through captains aimed to reach an agreement. Holden cites broken promises and meetings blocked by city admins. Mercer and city officials dispute lawful bargaining limits and the cost of fair market wages.
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City employees back 20 year retirement plan at Baytown Council
Baytown council hearing backs 20 year retirement linking benefits to TMRS four key speakers Firefighter John Carr and planners Harold Cheek plus police and utility staff argue the plan will aid retention and family security. City Manager Gary Jackson notes cost about 57000 next year with budget vote set for Sept 9.
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Police Beat: Road Rage Assault Cited
A man was cited for assault after allegedly attacking a teenage driver who had improperly turned in front of his truck on Gartha Road. Police said the teen pulled into the wrong lane from Decker Drive and the man followed to Park Street, grabbed the teen by the arm, and shouted threats at a red light.
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Baytown Man Arrested With 1113 Grams Codeine in Car
A Baytown man was arrested Friday after police found 1,113.5 grams of codeine in powder form in two soda bottles of his car. Officers followed the suspect from a drug activity scene and, upon stopping the vehicle, observed a cigar tossed from the car they believed had codeine residue. Police Beat notes 177 calls from 6 am Friday to 6 am Saturday, including six alarms and multiple crimes.
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