Texas cities spend millions lobbying lawmakers next month
Houston Dallas and Travis County hire 42 lobbyists and firms representing local governments. They aim to influence lawmakers and safeguard interests as the Legislature convenes next month. In Fort Worth a woman seeks Supreme Court review of a 1996 forced exorcism case amid a ruling that the Texas Supreme Court voided a jury award. Austin reports a Christmas Eve fire destroyed Joe Allbaugh’s home, the former FEMA director during the Sept. 11 era.
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Houston
Texas
Dallas
Travis County
Fort Worth
U.S. Supreme Court
Texas Supreme Court
Austin
Joe Allbaugh
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Officer shoots knife-wielding suspect at El Paso store
An El Paso police officer shot and killed a knife-wielding suspect who charged the officer during an altercation at a convenience store, officials said.
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EL Paso
Attorneys seek to suppress boy’s confession in father killing case
In St Johns Arizona an eight year old boy accused of killing his father and another man faces a motion to suppress incriminating statements. His lawyers argue the child was not read Miranda rights during a November 6 interrogation by detectives and a Child Protective Services worker. On another note North Dakota State University seeks more on campus housing after record freshman enrollment of 2,661 and rising demand from upperclassmen creates a housing shortage.
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Phoenix, Ariz
St. Johns
Benjamin Brewer
Ronald Wood
Child Protective Services
Fargo
N.D
North Dakota State University
Legislature look to pass anti bullying bill again
A special committee of state lawmakers, school district staff, police and others educates on school safety and backs enactment of an anti bullying law after two prior failures. The panel urges schools to follow state guidelines or set their own.
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Madison
Wisc
Blessed man endureth temptation for crown of life
A religious verse notes that blessed is the person who endures temptations for when tested he shall receive the crown of life promised by the Lord to those who love him.
Community calendar notes multiple area activities and venues
Calvary Temple hosts services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 7319 Breda. Central Baptist Church on King Street offers Pre-K through 5th grade Children's Church 11 a.m. to noon. VFW Post 912 in North Main runs bingo at 2 p.m. Highlands Community Center lists line dancing and quilting sessions, plus game day. Library GED prep at Anahuac Branch and Precinct2gether event at Wade Road. Crosby and Winnie center classes in art and ceramics, senior activities, and card games. Sterling Library hosts baby time and Spanish computer classes. Chick fil A hosts family night and story time at 6:15 p.m. Community Bridge Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Calvary Temple Power & Prayer at 7:30 p.m. LLG meets at Light of Christ. Baytown Lions not meeting today. Celebrate Recovery at First Baptist Church. Additional notes include free English classes and childcare. J D Walker schedule ongoing. Community centers list multiple programs and contact numbers.
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Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
VFW Post
N. Main
Chambers County
Anahuac
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Chambers County Library
Winnie
Market
Sterling Municipal Library
Baytown Lions Club
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Elaine
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Promise Center
Kentucky
J.D. Walker Community Center
Tax Free Donation Drive Receives Wide Community Gifts
The Goodfellows campaign reports numerous donations from individuals and groups across Baytown and nearby areas. Notable contributions include amounts from the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas, Trinity Episcopal Church, Baytown Lions Club, and Cedar Bayou Baptist Son.
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Ken
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Allan Courtney
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Bonita K. Elliott
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Linda Hurley
Lane
James
Linda Aubrey
Stephen F. Zeglin
Trinity Episcopal Church
Robert B. Susan Gilmore
Roy
Bobbie Jane Wimmer
Gerald Fuller
Jim & Byrlene Fuller
Ralph Elledge
J.D
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Margaret Brown
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Michael Tieman
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Claudine Elledge
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Clayton
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Amy Matthis
Joshua
Jacob Eldridge
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Ann
Carolyn
eJoseph
Leigh Flowers
Gamma Omicron Chapter
Alpha Delta Kappa
eMaxine Hales Mills
eBlack Women’s Awareness Club
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R&d Farms
R.D. Burnside
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eOrder of
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eBaytown Assembly
Keitha Macon
Bobby
Robin
Conor
Shea
A. Jentho
eRonald
Anna Haddox
Emn
Martha Jane
Bill
Peggy McElhannon
Bulletin Board
Goose Creek Board of Trustees
Ross S. Sterling High School
American Legion
Bluebonnet
Stephanie Whitley
Michelle Beck
David Thomson
Trace Thurgood
Clay Dippel
RSS
Don Beck
REL Volleyball
Lee High School
Mac Johnson Roofing, Inc. Commercial & Residential
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Purple Mustang
North Main
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