House approves budget cut bill to curb entitlement growth
The House narrowly passed a five year 39 billion budget cutting bill 216 to 214 sending the measure to President Bush. It trims Medicaid Medicare and student loan subsidies while renewing welfare reform and auctioning airwaves for 10 billion in new revenues. Democrats critique it as hitting students and patients. Bush supports signing into law.
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Local lawmakers push for expanded domestic oil drilling
Amid Bush's speech, Baytown area lawmakers voice support for increasing domestic oil production. DeeAnn Thigpen cites Poe's legislation to open far east and west coasts, while Gene Green backs expanded drilling despite Florida tensions. Ron Paul criticizes subsidies, endorses market-driven energy, and warns against taxpayer-funded programs. FutureGen site selection visits Cedar Crossing as Texas pitches clean coal.
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Police Seek Tips in Baytown Fugitives and Crime
Baytown Crime Stoppers offers 500 for tips leading to arrest of fugitives Basil Bright Noe Chavez Damon Ellis Stacy Greeson Seth Hunter all felonies. Descriptions include heights weights and eye colors. Also reports hospital visit chest pains and a spate of Tuesday assaults 166 calls. Police seek tips at 281 427 TIPS.
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Police investigate woman's death at San Jacinto Methodist
Police ordered an autopsy after a 33 year old woman died at San Jacinto Methodist. The investigation aims to determine causes and circumstances surrounding the death and identify any potential foul play or contributing factors. Authorities have not released the woman's name pending family notification.
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