Weather summary and solunar data from December 29, 2005
The national forecast notes a storm bringing rain from New England to the Outer Banks and another system bringing rain to the central Plains with snow from the northern Plains to the central Rockies. Solunar times and air quality data are listed for that day with moderate to unhealthy levels expected for sensitive groups.
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Crosby expands sales tax to 8.25 percent for local services
Crosby voters approved a new local sales tax to fund five years of services and equipment, raising Crosby’s rate from 6.25 to 8.25 percent starting January 1. The plan uses local entities to keep revenue local and prevent limited annexation by nearby jurisdictions. Baytown and Mont Belvieu already near the max, with Baytown still able to add a quarter cent for city services.
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Crosby sales tax to rise to eight point two five percent
Effective January one Crosby adds a quarter point to reach eight point two five percent with Mont Belvieu already at eight point two five and Baytown split at eight. The plan includes allocating one cent to the general fund and a quarter to street maintenance while considering a new public safety tax for voter approval in May.
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Briggs aims for college as she fights for retrial hopes
Brandy Briggs, of Highlands, says she wants to attend college and study law to aid mothers accused in child death cases. Attorney Charles Portz vows to subpoena medical personnel if prosecutors retry, citing alleged hospital misdiagnoses in 1999 and noting national attention and TV appearances. Portz reports offers for a film and says he has prepared for potential court action.
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Police Beat: Robbery After Nightclub Fight in Baytown
Three people report being jumped and robbed by a group of about 20 outside Pelican Junction in the 1300 block of Highway 146 shortly after 2 am Wednesday. One victim said about 300 dollars was stolen. An officer later stopped a speeding pair on Highway 146 around 8 pm Tuesday. the front vehicle’s driver had an outstanding warrant for possession of a controlled substance and was arrested.
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Driver backs into woman at Wal-Mart parking lot
Baytown officers were dispatched to a Wal-Mart parking lot on Garth Road after a vehicle backed into a woman, who was not injured. The driver left the scene amid shouting and curses. Police logs note 172 calls for service from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, including 13 alarms and several thefts, burglaries, and disturbances.
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Baystar Aims for La Porte City Ambulance Permit
La Porte EMS chief Ray Nolen says Baystar has never held a city permit for private ambulance medics. The city tightened rules with a new permit cycle starting Oct 1 after Baystar reportedly contacted inspectors but did not complete the process. The ambulance was en route to a resident in breathing distress when Baystar notified EMS and was cleared to respond.
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Baystar Ambulance Chief Faces Confrontation Incident
Baystar, Harris County's largest private ambulance service with 25 units, responds to a call where Bryan noted the helper's intent to aid the patient. La Porte police report Jung became combative after a citation, swearing on radio traffic while bystanders watched, without intent to arrest.
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City weighs limits as drilling faces state authority clash
The Mont Belvieu council highlights Texas Railroad Commission jurisdiction over storage facilities while asserting city powers on traffic, noise, and infrastructure. A judge denied an injunction. the case moves to the 14th Court of Appeals as the council approves the Cottonwood subdivision plat with limited deed restriction enforcement and no HOA aesthetic control.
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