Five alleged drug dealers arrested in Liberty County raids
Five alleged major Liberty County drug dealers were arrested in a late Thursday roundup after a six month undercover investigation led by Sheriff Buck Eckols and the Liberty County DA's Office. Those named include Eddie Nugent Latonya Edmundson Mark Randall George Norris Davis and Criss Davis with charges of delivery of controlled substances and marijuana. All are held without bond as indictments are reviewed. The operation involved about seven deputies and yielded seized drugs and weapons. Nearby, a Baytown girl injured in a collision on Colby was treated at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. Police also report several burglaries and thefts exceeding 100 dollars in value across Baytown.
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Liberty
Liberty County
Cl. “Buck” Eckols
Liberty County District Attorney’s Office
Sheriff's Department
Eddie Nugent
Daisetta
Latonya Kaye Edmundson
Hull
Mark Randall George
Norris Joseph Davis
Route 2
Criss Davis
Raywood
Nugent
Davis
Ms. Davis
Eckols
Grand
Burglary and Armed Robbery Hit Four-Way Stop Store
Deputies investigate two thefts at Four Way Stop in West Chambers County. Between midnight and 5 a.m. thieves stole $1,700 in cigarettes beer coolers a clock and a kerosene heater. Later at 9 20 p.m. two black males with chrome plated pistols took $200 in cash. Investigation continues.
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Chambers County Sheriff's Department
Chambers County
Sheriff's Department
La Porte Girl Severely Injured After Drainage Ditch Fall
A two year old girl from La Porte is in critical condition at Hermann Hospital Houston after falling into a deep drainage ditch in the 600 block of Valleybrook. Amy Tucker, daughter of Theresa Tucker, was playing with friends when the accident occurred. Police say she screamed as bystanders sought help then she was transported by ambulance to Humana Hospital Baytown and later airlifted to Hermann.
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LA Porte
Herman Hospital
Houston
Life Flight
Amy Tucker
Theresa Tucker
Valleybrook
Amy
Humana Hospital
Baytown
Hermann
Wholesale prices rise 0.5 percent in November
The Labor Department reports a 0.5 percent month to month increase in wholesale prices for November, the largest since January. Food costs climbed 0.7 percent driven by meat, energy prices rose 0.6 percent, and autos added 0.4 percent, pushing the annual PPI to 1.9 percent through November.
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Washington
Labor Department
Baytown Post Office Classified Rates Notice
Publication details show mailing status and pricing terms for the Baytown area. The notice lists second class matter under federal act, address at 130 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas and P O Box 90, monthly and yearly rates for carrier delivery, single copy price for daily and Sunday editions, with mail rates available on request. It notes Coastal Publications as the national representative.
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Baytown
Texas
Car Fire Damages 1978 Ford Thunderbird in Baytown
David McElroy’s 1978 Ford Thunderbird sustained about 2000 dollars in damage after a fire started while parked at his Massey Tompkins Road address. Baytown Fire Department extinguished the blaze from Station 6.
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David McElroy
Massey-Tompkins Road
Baytown
Wheeler elected president of East Texas Chamber executives group
Tracey Wheeler, executive vice president of Baytown Chamber of Commerce, was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce Managers and Staff Association of East Texas at its 49th Annual Short Course in Tyler. The group includes about 200 chamber employees and plans four meetings next year with scholarships funded. Wheeler has led the short course program and holds multiple board and association roles.
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Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Tracey Wheeler
Chamber of Commerce Managers and Staff Association of
East Texas
Tyler
Ms. Wheeler
United States Chamber of Commerce Institute For
Gulf Coast Chamber Executives Association
Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Association
Baytown Area
Brownwood Brownwood council approves rescue plan for damaged area
The Brownwood City Council approved a plan to finance property reacquisition after the hurricane. The package includes 450,000 in 1984 85 taxes, 220,000 in revenue sharing funds, 406,000 from a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant, and 230,000 in future revenue sharing funds. Appraisers will assess fair market value and offers will be made. condemnation possible if offers are rejected. Local resident Bertha Kirkpatrick welcomed the move, hoping residents can return to their homes with pride.
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Strong
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Lanham
Brownwood
Bertha Kirkpatrick
White says 1985 budget will avoid new taxes
Governor Mark White said the Legislature is unlikely to approve tax increases next year and that his January budget will include spending restrictions for most agencies. He expects cuts across state government, with very few exceptions, and will hold a financial summit on June 20 to address a projected revenue shortfall.
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White
House
Bob Bullock
Spen
Ding
Bill Hobby
Gib Lewis
Dort Worth
Senate Finance and Appropriations
Oklahoma hearing set for Phillips takeover
In Bartlesville Oklahoma Phillips Petroleum faces a Friday hearing over a bid to block an unwelcome takeover by Mesa Petroleum led by T Boone Pickens Jr The dispute centers on a Dec temporary order by Judge John Lanning and the Delaware court conflict as Pickens group seeks to raise its Phillips stake to about 21 percent with a 360 a share offer for 23 million more shares
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Bartlesville
Okla
Phillips Petroleum Co
Phillips
T. Boone Pickens Jr
Washington County
John Lanning
Pickens’ Group
Delaware
Pickens
Mesa Petroleum Co
Mesa Partners
Wagner & Brown
Lanning
Brownwood moves to acquire flood zone properties under repeal plan
City council backs a 1.3 million financing package to buy Brownwood properties and reduce flood risk. FEMA monitors progress over three to six months while state funds and future grants may cover costs. Officials seek to avoid a checkerboard of ownership and may issue certificates of obligation if needed.
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Brownwood
Ray
Fritz
FEMA
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