Retailers say sales hard to come by in slow Christmas week
Local retailers struggle as big-box stores and shoppers push through economic troubles. Estrada's owner Mahmoud Samhouri reports week of Christmas revenue down from about 20000 to 2000, cutting prices 50 percent on suits and citing Ike aftermath and mall advertising gaps. New Generations owner Saqib Hussain remains hopeful for a late surge while noting a mall-wide slowdown. Baytown Sun photo shows 10 month old Hesini Lupan riding a RC car with grandfather at San Jacinto Mall.
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Pioneer Barber Passes Torch After 40 Years at Pruett Street
Nona Sims, who opened a barber shop at 1601 Pruett St. four decades ago, handed the keys to Daniel Prosper as daughter Karen Bleakney and granddaughter Mary Hatcher reflect on the family’s decades in business, noting mom’s trailblazing role and memorable moments including Elvis Presley’s 1976 death news.
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Christmas holiday closings sweep area businesses and offices
Area stores race to finish last minute shopping as Christmas Eve hours shrink. City offices begin closing by noon today and reopen Monday. Schools including Lee College begin break with students out through the week. Banks and utilities set altered Thursday closings and resume Saturday. Authorities urge readers to consult local listings for individual schedules.
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Baytown Mont Belvieu Offices Schedule Update
Baytown city offices close Friday and reopen Monday with no trash pickup Friday. trash collected Tuesday. Mont Belvieu city offices close Thursday and Friday. Thursday’s pickup moved to today. City offices will reopen after the holiday.
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