Joe Tex Baytowns famed soul singer-songwriter profile
A Baytown born musician, Joe Tex rose from Carver High School roots to Apollo Theater wins in 1954. He wrote James Brown’s Baby You’re Right, scored major hits like Hold What You’ve Got, I Gotcha, and Skinny Legs and All, and had a turbulent rivalry with James Brown before dying of a heart attack in 1982.
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Mattyebelle Durkee
James Brown
Buddy Killen
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Dial
Atlantic
Recording Industry Association of American
KREL
Decker Drive
Brown
Navasota
Wanda Orton
the Sun
Local Weather Highs and Lows Reported
The daily forecast lists highs near 38 degrees with lows around 21 to 23 degrees across Kountze Lumberton and nearby areas. Wind and precipitation are not specified in the readable text.
Baytown Housing Authority to hold one day lottery
The Baytown Housing Authority will run a one day lottery at the Baytown Fairgrounds for public housing and private unit assistance. 500 families will be added to each waiting list. Cards with basic contact details are accepted from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with drawings soon after 7 p.m.
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Baytown Fairgrounds
N. Main St
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Mama Tricia
Texans Back Smoke Free Workplace Law Across Parties
A statewide poll shows broad support for a 2011 Texas smoke free indoor air law. Thirty-seven percent? Wait. The survey of 501 registered voters finds 67 percent of Republicans 69 percent Independents and 74 percent Democrats in favor. Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst calls for smoke free workplaces to protect health. The measure HB 670 is discussed with lawmakers, cites savings from similar laws in 29 other states, and notes studies on reduced cancer and heart disease risk. Baselice & Associates conducted the Jan 12–16 poll.
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Texas Coalition
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
David Dewhurst
Lawmak
Crownover
Baselice & Associates, Inc
Local sheriff urges budget cuts focus and mental health care
Garcia notes 87 percent of funds go to staff and warns a 10 percent reduction could trigger massive layoffs or unsafe jail depopulation. He advocates shifting care for inmates with mental illness to other settings and expanding veteran mental health services with VA case management in the county system.
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Veterans Administration
Chamber of Commerce
Prayerful request for favor in Nehemiah prayer
The speaker asks for God to listen to the prayer of a servant and those who revere His name. They seek daily success by obtaining favor in the presence of a key figure. The request is framed within Nehemiah 1:11.
Groundhog Day calendar of Baytown area events
Today's schedule in Houston area includes The Baytown Chick Fil A at 5006 Garth Road. Crosby Community Center hosts rhythm walking aerobics painting TOPS and more from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. plus evening guitar lessons and other activities. Many groups meet at Baytown venues and libraries with contact numbers provided.
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Houston
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Garth Road
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Melissa
Crosby Ladies and Lords
Marguerite
Dart
Bay Area
BANG
Amegy Bank
Rollingbrook
Highlands Community Center
JD Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Harris County
Tops TX No
Market St
Decker Drive
Rotary Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Baytown Toastmasters
ExxonMobil
Traci Dillard
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