Lawmakers urge Perry to reconsider PUC appointment
Sen Leticia Van de Putte and Sen Mario Gallegos sign a letter urging Gov. Perry to reconsider Max Yzaguirre for PUC chair due to Enron ties and undisclosed past work. They question credibility and timing of a $25,000 Enron donation. Perry defends Yzaguirre as qualified. no comment from PUC.
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Houston
van de Putte
Tony
Sanchez
Enron North America
New Power Corp
Yzaguirre
PUC
Perry
Senate
Austin
Walt
Enron
Kenneth Lay
Texas
Terry Hadley
Texas politicians regret Enron contributions
After Enron collapse and congressional probes, politicians and groups moved to return Enron donations. Texans for Public Justice tally shows Cornyn, Perry, Bush and Abbott among recipients who aggregated over $1 million from Enron and executives from 1997 to 2000. Some donors say the funds may be shared with employees and shareholders harmed by the bankruptcy.
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San Antonio
Enron Corp
Republican Political Committee
Enron
Texas
John Cornyn
State Supreme Court
Greg Abbott
Public Justice
Cornyn
Rick Perry
Mer
George W. Bush
Abbott
Donations Totals From Memorial Fund Appeal
Donors including Julieta Juarez Quintana Margaret Atkins Robin Fewell and anonymous gifts contribute 20 50 20 700 100 100 in loving memory of relatives and friends. Friday’s total reaches 1255 with year to date 23204 toward a 30000 goal for 2001.
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Julieta Juarez Quintana
Margaret Atkins
Richard D Atkins
Robin Fewell
Utah
Rey
Dorothy Coleman
Bob
Jewel King
Bearden
Oliver
Presley
Lori Quinam
Crosby pair charged with Nov 25 robbery at Crosby Fine Foods
Harris County Sheriff's Office says two Crosby residents, David Steven Brown and Helen Ann Fountain, were charged in the November 25 aggravated robbery of Crosby Fine Foods. Brown allegedly threatened a worker with a knife and fled with cash. Fountain is his codefendant. Bond details: Brown faces six additional felonies and no bond. Fountain has 30,000 bond. Both suspects remain at large in East Harris County. Call tips to 713 221 6000 or Crime Stoppers 713 222 TIPS.
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Crosby
Crosby Fine Foods
Harris County Sheriff's Office
David Steven Brown
Helen Ann Fountain
Brown
Fountain
Rarge
Harris County
Fire chiefs named for area departments and roles
Details on three fire service leaders: Palmer, Ure, and Blake. Palmer, battalion shift commander and training bureau coordinator since 1975, holds a public administration degree and multiple fire service certifications. Ure, former Webster chief and founder of Ure Consulting Group, brings decades in public safety roles and extensive credentials. Blake, Baytown Assistant Fire Chief for Operations, oversees three divisions and budget, with prior battalion chief experience and multiple certifications.
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The
Fire Service
Palmer
Florida Public Pension Trustee Association
Florida
International Association of Firefighters
H. Bruce Ure
Webster
Ure Consulting Group
Ure
Western Illinois University
Macomb
Ill
San Jacinto College
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg
Missouri City
National Association of Fire Investigators
National Fire Protection Association
International Association of Fire Chiefs
International Association of Arson Investigators
National Society of Executive Fire Officers
Paul Wayne “Shon” Blake
Baytown
Blake
Texas Commission of Fire Protection
Pikes Peak Community College
the Nation Fire Academy
Cab company seeks uniform metro fare raise across Baytown area
Calahan seeks to standardize Houston fare rates across the metroplex citing economic pressure from housing, insurance, repairs and taxes. Baytown area taxi firms Red Top and Baytown Express weigh in with mixed views while Pasadena Taxi has drafted an ordinance. Local drivers and owners describe rising costs, fuel prices and service needs in a two-rate system.
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Jannuary
Calahan
Houston
Pasadena
Baytown
Metroplex
Pasadena Taxi
Red Top Cab
Baytown Express Taxi
Brad Shirley
Red Top
Shirley
Don Martin
Martin
Jim
City Hall
Frances Fay McKinney obituary notices two deaths in Texas
Frances Fay McKinney 82 died December 20 2001 at Sherwood Health Care Bryan Texas born February 15 1915 in Austin lived in Bryan four years Methodist dancer with many awards survived by son George McKinney I and Daisy daughters Patricia Jim Donahy Kay Frances grandchildren listed Graveside service December 22 at 2 pm Boerne City Cemetery memorial fund at Guaranty Federal Bank Caldwell arrangements by Memorial Funeral Chapel Bryan Further obituary notes O Neal Forse 80 Baytown died December 20 2001 at Green Acres Nursing Home Liberty services pending at Allison Funeral Service Liberty Texas
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Frances Fay McKinney
Sherwood Health Care
Bryan
Texas
Austin
Frances
McKinney
George K. McKinney
George McKinney I
Daisy
Patricia
Jim Donahy
Kay Frances
Melissa Hoffman
Michael Roy McKinney
Elaine Donahy
Ann
Gay Lynn
Boerne City
Boerne
Guaranty Federal Bank
Caldwell
Memorial Funeral Chapel
S. College Ave
O'Neal Forse
Baytown
Green Acres
Allison Funeral Service
N. Travis
Liberty
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MM Vertuno
Associated Press
Kathy Walt
Mexico
Enron North
O’neal Forse
Joseph Miller
Main Street
Cedar Crest Cemetery
Ferry Rd
Attorneys AT Law
Garth Road
Geoffrey Guill-Bo
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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