Bush’s difficult sixth year facing Katrina and Iraq
The piece reviews George W. Bush’s sixth year in office amid midterm pressures. It notes achievements like a bankruptcy law, class action limits, Roberts’ confirmation, a Latin American trade pact, a highway bill, and energy legislation, while highlighting setbacks from Katrina, Miers’ withdrawal, and criticisms of disaster response. It also discusses Iraq funding, anticipated troop changes, and calls for bipartisan outreach to salvage his agenda.
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Dan Bartlett
Bartlett
Oval Office
Iraq
Norm Ornstein
American Enterprise Institute
Bush
White House
John Roberts
United States
Harriet Miers
Supreme Court
Holiday Returns Policy and Shopping Trends Observed at San Jacinto Mall
The article reports on store return policies at Baytown and San Jacinto Mall retailers including Target, Best Buy, Foley's, Mervyn's, Sears, and JC Penney. It notes extended return deadlines for holiday purchases, gift card usage, and common items in demand like cell phones and iPods. Customer comments highlight busier shopping days, gift cards, and relaxed shopping amid sales.
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Target
Baytown
Erica Zeiders
Houston
Irelane Davis
San Jacinto Mall
Best Buy
Garth Road
Robert French
French
Dayton
Clifton Ivester, Jr
Ance
Foley’s
Mervyn’s
Sears
JC Penney
Mervyn's
Jcpenney
Ryan's Restaurant Joins Hispanic Chamber in Baytown
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown welcomed Ryan's Restaurant at 3703 Garth Road as a new member. Attending were Ruben F. de Hoyos and other chamber ambassadors along with Councilman Brandon Capetillo, Ryan's manager Carlos Araujo, and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of
Greater Baytown
Ryan’s
Garth Road
Ruben F. de Hoyos
Chamber Embajador
Fabiana Gaitan
Kim Harrison
Brandon Capetillo
Nelson Rodriguez
Rosendo Flores
Carlos Araujo
Manual Escontrias
Veronica Catillo
Ryan
Rolando Valdez
Baytown Masons donate for Christmas baskets to Corps
Baytown Masonic Lodge No 1357 presented a check to the Christian Women's Job Corps of Greater Baytown for a Christmas basket. Left to right are Worshipful Master Ronnie Sharp Cathy Foster Assistant Corps Coordinator and Senior Warden WW Burgess during a recent ceremony.
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Baytown
Baytown Masonic Lodge marks 50th anniversary banquet
On December 10 the Baytown Masonic Lodge No. 1357 A F and A M celebrated its 50th anniversary with a banquet. Pictured at the event are Leo G Dusty Martin, Brian Dodson, and Worshipful Master Ronnie Sharp.
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Baytown Masonic Lodge No
Leo G
Dusty” Martin
Brian Dodson
Ronnie Sharp
Gala seats still available for New Year event at Baytown Little Theater
The Baytown Little Theater offers a New Year Gala with remaining reservations by phone. Box office hours 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday for ticket pickup as tickets stay open. Additional shows for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged on Jan 6 7 and 8 with varied times. Tickets 12 adults 8 students 8 seniors Saturday and Sunday matinee pricing. Located at 1500 Lakewood Village near Baker Road. Call (281)424-7617 or visit baytownlittletheater.org.
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William Shakespeare
Baytown
Littletheater.org
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