Ike Toll on Southeast Texas Rural Economy Tightens
In Anahuac and surrounding counties southeast Texas farmers face years of recovery after Hurricane Ike killed thousands of livestock and saltwater contaminated land. Losses exceed 960 million dollars as many face long term financial strain and possible business closure. Border agents at Brownsville stay vigilant for contraband while holiday tainted items appear in smuggling cases. In Dallas Fort Worth area, turf lead levels prompt district reassurances, and a North Dallas shooting leaves a mother and two children dead with investigators questioning the husband.
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Anahuac
Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Associated Press
Texas Fields
Alaska state senator pleads guilty in bribery probe
Alaska state Sen. John Cowdery pleaded guilty to conspiring to bribe another legislator as part of a federal corruption probe. In Minnesota, Al Franken briefly led in the Senate recount against Norm Coleman as the Canvassing Board reviewed disputed ballots. A Boston area case saw a 13 year old charged with killing his brother, burning his body, and taking $10,000 to buy a BMW.
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Anchorage
Alaska
John Cowdery
ST. Paul
Minn
al Franken
Norm Coleman
Minnesota
U.S. Senate
Franken
Boston
Mass
Luke 7 23 Blessed Is He Whosoever Not Be Offended
A terse biblical verse from Luke 7 23, stating blessed is the one who is not offended in Jesus. The line emphasizes faith over doubt and echoes a teaching on spiritual receptiveness.
Calendar of fundraisers and community events across Baytown area
High school TFTA and FCCLA hold final fundraiser at Wal-Mart selling candy and beef sticks while Youth Bowling League meets at Max Bowl East. A Jesus Jimenez barbecue runs 11 am to 7 pm at Tejano Sunbrite Bar with $8 plates. A Baytown LaPorte Adventist cantata, Fibromaglia Support Group in Anahuac, Cruising Texas Avenue Toy Run, and multiple church and library programs fill the day.
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REL High School
TFTA
Texas Future Teachers of America
FCCLA
Family Career Community Leaders of America
Wal- Mart
Wal-Mart
Ward Road
Call
Jesus Jimenez
Tejano Sunbrite Bar
W. Main
Baytown
LaPorte
Roseland Park
Texas Avenue
Airhart Drive
Santa
Bay Area Singles Club
VFW Lodge
Racliff
Highlands Community Center
Chambers County Library
Anahuac
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Winnie Branch
Max Bowl East
Ward Rd
Lee College
Sterling Municipal Library
Stratford Library
Highlands
Garth Rd
Sterling Library hosts Teen Read Week with Books with a Bite
Sterling Library marks Teen Read Week from Dec. 27 to Jan. 2 with a book scavenger hunt and bingo cards. Teens complete the hunt to earn invites to an after hours mystery party on Jan. 2 at 6 p.m. solving a fictional vampire murder from Transylvania with snacks and costume prizes.
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Sterling Municipal Library
Sterling Library
Lesley Washburn
Washburn
Transylvania
Goodfellows Contributors Donate Tax-Free Gifts in Baytown
A long list of donors to Goodfellows includes individuals and organizations from Baytown Texas and nearby areas. Notable gifts range from memory donations to hundred-dollar memorials, with totals and contributors including Catholic groups, churches, clubs, and businesses. Contributors specify memories of loved ones, honorees, and in some cases anonymous gifts, highlighting broad community participation.
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Border Patrol
Brownsville
Toxic Football
Triple Homicide
North
Craig Miller
Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
N. Main
Frank Butcher
Keith Mixon
West Chambers
Mont Belvieu
Bulletin Board
Twighlight
Barbers Hill
Zachary Ferrigno
Barbers Hill Isd
Greg Poole
Board of Trustees
Jef Farrell
Goodfellows
P.O
National Federation of Grandmother Club
Blake Ainsworth
Mary Easley
The
Good Fellows
Carl E. Stacey
eLarry
Kim, Luke
Kayla Crain
eLouis B
Oline Traverso
Luciano & Silveria Benavides
eLeona Kristek
Bennie Kristek
James R
Rudy”Porter
James Patrick Ballard
Patsy Porter
John Edwin Thompson
Thompson
Angie Corbell
Dean Corbell
eAllen R
Jenny M. Senac
Lucas E. Estrada
Mary Estrada
Sharron
Betty Lostak
Momma & Papa
Tony
Susan
Maris, Ashton, & Reed
Roy
Bobbie Jane Wimmer
Gerald Fuller
Jim & Byrlene Fuller
Ralph Elledge
J.D
Maggie Horn
Margaret Brown
Granna & Paw Paw
Trinity Episcopal Church
St. Cecilia Guild
eLynn B. Lamkin
Ej. Lan
Sue C. Williams
eJohn P
Charlotte Henderson
eMr
Mrs
Henry N. Armstrong
eRaymond
Michael Tieman
Hayden Margret Brown
James
Sandra McGee
Claudine Elledge
Alan
Sandy Schimming
Clayton
Georgia Lau
eWilliam
Sheryl Beoker
David
Jean Roberson
Florence Page
Grant
Lilly
Vic
Jo Stephens
Ryan Nathaniel Kirby
Willis
Evelyn Kirby
eAnonymous
John F. Reiter Opticians, LLC
Gilbert
Rose M. Riojas
eLynn
Hilda Seamans
Kamille
Connor Erikson
Wooster Garden Club
Kyle
Amy Matthis
Joshua
Jacob Eldridge
Baytown Lions Club
Connie O’conner
Ann and
Carolyn
eJoseph
Leigh Flowers
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