Bremer escapes injury in ambush on convoy in Iraq
L Paul Bremer said he was not hurt in a guerrilla attack on his convoy early this month. The Pentagon reports 260 American soldiers killed by hostile fire since May 1, while 115 died in action during the active war. A Baghdad blast at a Shiite group branch killed an Iraqi woman. Muhammad al Hakim, a council member, was slain earlier in Baghdad.
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Alfaro to leave Baytown mayor post in May after 11 years
Current Bayou Bowl chair and Municipal Development District president Alfaro will end his term in May and plans to continue community roles while seeking to visit grandchildren more. He hopes Baytown residents approve a quarter cent sales tax for street maintenance, and vows to stay involved in some capacity. City Council members praised his tenure despite some disappointment over the decision.
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Baytown Mayors Since 1948 Chronicle Long List
The history of Baytown mayors since consolidation in 1948 runs through E D Cleveland J A Ward R H Pruett Al Clayton C L Liggett Seaborn Cravey C Glen Walker Tom Gesniry Emmett C Hutto Allen Cannon and overlaps to include Alfaro and Credille. The piece notes Alfaro’s impact, tributes from Perry and Fonteno, and that filing for the May election begins February 14 with no official candidate yet announced.
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E.D. Cleveland
J.A. Ward
R.H. Pruett
al Clayton
C.L. Liggett
Seaborn Cravey
C. Glen Walker
Tom Gesniry
Emmett C. Hutto
Allen Cannon
Bobby J. Credille
Pete Alfaro
Soldier comes home to celebrate merged life and a safer mission
Army sergeant Lensing returns from a long overseas deployment to his wife and nephew, welcomed by a surprise party. He recounts dangers in Iraq near Baghdad towns Taji and Balad while clearing ammunition and bombs from former bases. He recalls adrenaline and moments of risk, praises Lt. Saddam Hussein’s capture as morale boost, and notes uncertainty about future duties and ongoing need to support Iraqi civilians.
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Balad
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Shirley
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Hometown Heroes Soldier Returns Home Contact Editor
Local readers urged to inform Managing Editor David Bicom at 221-425-8016 or email davidbicombaytownsun.com to share news of a local soldier serving in Rag returning home.
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David Bicom
Baytownsun.com
Rezoning Efforts Aim to Allow Alcohol Without More Bars
West Baytown seeks a zoning change to permit alcohol service by restaurants without expanding bars. Two public hearings were canceled. city council will review January 8 neighborhood meeting summary and a January 22 update on amendments. Final decision rests with city council and potentially a citywide vote.
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Police report from Baytown incidents and school weapon scare
A woman and her ex boyfriend argued at a hotel on Alexander. He shattered car windows with a tire iron. Police estimated 500 in damages and charges are pending. A Bayway Drive stop found a passenger hiding crack cocaine. driver cited for speeding, no license, no insurance. A Baytown junior school student list copy sparked an investigation. district attorney did not file charges. A man arrested for possession of seven grams of cocaine. One Lee High student suffered a broken jaw and lost a watch after an argument with another student. aggravated assault charges filed, warrant pending.
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Children Left Home Alone Prompt Police Response
Police responded to a call stating six children under 11 were left home alone in the 2000 block of Massey Tompkins Road. Parents reportedly left the children locked outside while at school and work. CPS has reported the family previously. no charges filed.
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