Texas panel weighs $1 cigarette tax to aid schools
A Austin legislative panel heard that a $1 cigarette tax could raise about $986.9 million in new revenues, reduce smoking, and lower state health care costs while funding a struggling public school finance system. Critics warn revenue would drop as smoking declines and shoppers may cross borders for cheaper packs. House and Senate members heard testimony with Gov. Perry’s position left unspecified.
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Multiple teen incidents at Cedar Bayou and local auto fraud case
A girl at Cedar Bayou Junior School voluntarily took pills to stay awake after obtaining them from a friend. EMS found no life threatening reaction. parents were notified and the girls were sent home. In Baytown a man took a pickup home with tentative financing then faced repossession after false statements. no charges. An incident on Garth Road involved a threat report leading to a terrorism charge against the driver.
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Theater worker accused of theft at Premiere Cinema San Jacinto Mall
A female manager at Premiere Cinema San Jacinto Mall says an employee stole more than $500 from several deposits during Nov 27 to Dec 3. An audit is underway and police will be contacted upon its completion. Baytown police logs note 130 calls from 6 a.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday including multiple incidents. Crime Stoppers offers anonymous tips at 281-427-TIPS.
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Unemployment rate slips to 5.9 percent in November
The Labor Department report shows US payrolls up 57,000 in November with a four month gain of 328,000, while the jobless rate falls from 6.0 to 5.9 percent. Analysts expected stronger growth and stocks fell as economists warn that sustained hiring remains elusive.
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Bayport Terminal Hopes Gain Approval From Corps
The Bayport Container and Cruise Terminal faces a sequence of reviews after the Army Corps of Engineers issued a Record of Decision. Texas agencies, including the TCEQ, will assess within 10 business days before Coastal Coordination Council review. A permit hinges on favorable outcomes and state health input.
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Regents refuse race in Texas A&M admissions plan
Texas A&M System Regents approve an admissions plan that excludes race as a factor while boosting outreach to minority areas. The plan adds two required essays and raises automatic admission standards and includes a $5000 annual scholarship for first generation, low income students.
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Socks trigger terror warning on possible used items
Washington reports four pairs of stretched socks with explosive traces, prompting a Homeland Security alert that Al Qaida may still target flights with personal items. Officials stress no specific plot or locations disclosed despite the warning and FBI circulation.
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Bremer warns of more guerrilla attacks in Iraq
In an AP interview Bremer says insurgents will intensify attacks in coming months to disrupt sovereignty transfer to a new Iraqi government. A roadside bombing in Baghdad kills a soldier. two civilians die and 13 hurt. He cites rising momentum in reconstruction and outlines transition steps under a Nov. 15 deal with the U.S.-led coalition and Governing Council.
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