Commissioners face lawsuit over oyster lease and open meetings
Cristen Feldman representing oyster companies says the 2014 lease and related actions were illegal and biased. suit seeks damages exceeding one million and accuses CLCND members of corruption while Open Meetings Act violations are alleged. The case heads to federal court after prior state rulings voided parts of the lease.
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Galveston
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Austin
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Sterling
Navigation District
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Concerned Citizens of the
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Liberty County
Chambers County
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Allen Herrington
Ken Coleman
Ken Mitchell
Dave Wilcox
Woody
Galveston Bay
Texas
Houston Galveston Area
OMA
Bates Collision honors Elias family with year-end car gift
Baytown officials and HCDE leaders praised Bates Collision for supporting Head Start and the Elias family at a staff-led, community event. The 32nd car donation, part of a 15-year program, included praise from Mayor Stephen DonCarlos and HCDE Superintendent James Colbert Jr. The Ross S. Sterling baseball team joined in thanking Bates Collision, which also gave a vehicle to the Ashley Henderson family at Channelview.
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Bates Collision
Bates
Baytown
Stephen DonCarlos
Elias
Don
Carlos
HCDE
James Colbert Jr
Colbert
Thefts reported at pawn shop and Garth Road
Police report a guitar amplifier stolen from a 3300 block Main Street pawn shop while the clerk aided a customer who may have been with the suspect. Computer equipment was stolen in the 6600 block of Garth Road on Wednesday afternoon. Suspect described as a tall slim black man with dreadlocks, wearing a black long sleeve shirt blue jeans and a black hair net.
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Garth Road
Shots Fired Prompt Police Activity on Gaillard and Lobot Areas
Police investigated shots fired reports in the Gaillard Street and Lobot Avenue area of Baytown, with activity ongoing and potential links to other cases. The Baytown Police Beat summarizes department reports and interviews, posted on the city site. Baytown Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to arrests, with anonymous tips via 281-427-TIPS or text Baytown to 274637.
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Bit Avenue
Baytown
Russia’s Oil Lift Sparks Investor Confidence Amid Risks
Investors see a turnaround as oil prices double from February lows and IMF projects a return to growth next year. Schwab says politics are minor, with oil driving Russia’s rally while sanctions and Crimea legacy weigh on other factors. Canada energy stocks also appeal for their lower political baggage.
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Crimea
Ukraine
Schwab & Co
International Monetary Fund
Kleintop
Canada
Commodities Slip on Fed Rate Hike Outlook
Gold dropped to a 10 month low as traders moved into assets favored by higher rates. Silver and copper also declined while crude oil slid. The dollar strengthened against the yen, euro, pound and others as investors wager on further Federal Reserve rate increases next year.
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Europe
Africa
Middle East
Singapore
Taiwan
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