Lawmakers reach deal on Katrina aid and deficits
Congressional Republicans agreed on 29 billion dollars in Katrina relief plus 3.8 billion for avian flu prep, offset by across the board cuts and targeted program savings. The package, tied to broader deficit-cut plans, faces ongoing Senate and House negotiations as leaders seek to fund levee protection and floodplain homeowners aid while resisting partisan pressure.
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Storybook Christmas brings books to Baytown children
Delta Kappa Gamma Society members deliver books to hurricane evacuee children near Baytown. They seek donations to fund more books for evacuee kids and plan to expand to third graders. Laura Bush thanked organizers for publicizing the project.
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Congressman Paul files for re election
Republican Ron Paul of Surfside announced he will seek re election to the U S House seat representing District 14 which spans ten counties including Galveston Brazoria Victoria and Wharton. He touted lower taxes smaller government and a taxpayer friendly record while inviting constituents to contact his campaign at 1 800 RONPAUL or visit Ron Paul for Congress dot com for more information.
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Irby resigns from Harris County commission post
Wallace notes Irby plans to leave the commissioners court citing personal reasons. Irby, a former Bayer Polymers executive and longtime firefighter, led projects from the incinerator to Hugo Point Park. A special election will be held next November. primary filings end January 2. Mont Belvieu councilman Cecil Parker announced a Democratic primary bid to fill the vacancy, aiming to extend county work on zoning, water and sewer bonds, and drainage. Irby did not endorse a candidate and mentioned three potentially qualified rivals.
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Impaled Man in Park Crash Near Crosby Cedar Bayou
In Baytown a 19 year old man, Harry Sicely, was impaled when a pickup struck a metal pole at Jenkins Park. Driver Brian Clay, 18, fled the scene but was later found not to be intoxicated. Sicely is in serious condition at Hermann Hospital after Life Flight transport. Police investigate the early Saturday crash.
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Theft reports rise with weekend incidents across Baytown
Five thefts were reported Friday and Saturday including a $1 household item at Bay Pointe Apartments and $1,415 jewelry theft on Sheridan Drive. Clothing worth $85 was stolen at Foley's and $250 of electronics at Target. A 17 year old girl was arrested for shoplifting at Foley's and a $220 cell phone was taken from Radio Shack. A Luna's employee crashed a vehicle into a palm tree at 730 W Cedar Bayou Lynchberg Rd. no injuries reported. The driver fled and the employee was sent home after drinking on shift. no charges filed.
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Student cited for assaulting teacher at Gentry Junior School
A 13-year-old male student was cited about 1:20 p.m. Friday for assaulting his teacher at Gentry Junior School. The officer stated the teacher was trying to calm the student down at 1919 E. Archer Road. Between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday Baytown police logged 146 calls for service including 14 alarms one assault and 12 minor accidents.
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Two Baytown Robberies Seek Suspect Across Stores
Baytown police seek the same actor in two aggravated robberies at Diamond Shamrock and Raceway on Garth Road. The 30 to 49 year old Hispanic or Asian male, about 5 ft 5 in, 140 pounds, wore different caps and jackets, brandished a handgun, and fled with cash and lottery tickets. Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 for information.
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