Texas lawmakers push funding ban on sanctuary cities
Republicans in the Texas Senate convened a hearing on a bill by Sen. Charles Perry to withhold state funds from localities that do not cooperate with federal immigration detainers. Gov. Abbott calls the issue an emergency and seeks power to remove resistant local officials. The measure faces opposition from sheriffs and police chiefs while demonstrations disrupted the session.
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Austin
Texas
Donald Trump
Greg Abbott
Senate
Abbott
Charles Perry
Lubbock
A.J. Louderback
Jackson County
Sheriff's Association of Texas
The
Travis County
Sally Hernandez
University of Texas
Hernandez
Perry
Lee College piano recital by Charlotte Mueller at PAC
Lee College faculty member Charlotte Mueller will perform a solo piano recital at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Performing Arts Center on campus. The free program features Schumann’s Davidsbündler Dances Op. 6, a set of 18 character pieces expressing love and devotion. Mueller, a Tyler native, holds degrees from Peabody and UT and has over 30 years teaching piano.
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Lee College
Performing Arts Center
Charlotte Mueller
Mueller
Robert Schumann
Schumann
Tyler
United States
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Johns Hopkins University
University of Texas
Man Threatens Self on Fred Hartman Bridge Taken for Help
A 25 year old Baytown man climbed the Fred Hartman Bridge railing around 9:30 a.m. and threatened to kill himself. Northbound lanes were closed for about 30 minutes while Crisis Negotiation Team and Precinct 8 officers secured the scene and arranged transport to a county mental facility for evaluation. Authorities said Baytown and La Porte police often assist on the bridge due to shared jurisdiction.
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Baytown
Fred Hartman
Man
Jason Finnen
Harris County
Steve Dorris
Dorris
Four men arrested near house tied to drug offenses and prior shooting
Police in the 400 block of William Avenue arrested four men after a car stop sparked by illegal parking and a marijuana odor. Officers recovered 25 grams of cocaine, 66 Xanax pills, 14 grams of marijuana and a loaded .40 caliber handgun from two vehicles. Suspects include Kristopher Cisneros, Andres Hernandez, Marcos Morena, and Juve Zarasua, with charges ranging from possession of controlled substances to unlawful weapon carrying. A separate report notes a return-fire incident on Illinois Street with no injuries.
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William Avenue
Kristopher Cisneros
Cisneros
Andres Hernandez
Marcos Morena
Juve Zarasua
Burglaries Reported Across Baytown Neighborhoods
Multiple burglaries and thefts were reported Tuesday night into Thursday across Baytown. Incidents include cash and property stolen from churches on West Baker Road, vehicles on Decker Drive, and homes on Village Lane High Street and Winter Haven Drive. Police Beat notes and tips for Crime Stoppers rewards are provided.
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West Baker Road
Decker Drive
Village Lane
Winter Haven Drive
High Street
Baytown
Dorothy Mae Kubin Janacek’s Death in Crosby
Dorothy Mae Kubin Janacek 86 of Crosby died Tuesday January 31. Born May 31 1930 to Stanley and Rose Kubin she was preceded in death by her parents husband Bridget Smith and Reed Robert son. She is survived by Monalisa and Ray Matthews Leroy Buddy Janacek and Barbara Janacek Gary.
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Dorothy Mae Kubin Janacek
Crosby
Stanley
Rose Machala Kubin
Leroy Janacek
Bridget Smith
Reed Robertson
Monalisa
Ray Matthews
Leroy
Buddy
Barbara Janacek
Gary
Dorothy Janacek obituary highlights faith and family
Dorothy Janacek, lifelong deer hunter and Canasta player, dies aged unknown. Survived by children Chris and Sally Janacek Rebecca Robertson Teena and Rick Galvan Gary Smith son-in-law, numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and siblings. Visitation February 3 and funeral February 4 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Crosby Texas with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery Sterling-White Funeral Home overseeing arrangements.
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Sandy Janacek
Rebecca Robertson
Chris
Sally Janacek
Teena
Rick Galvan
Gary Smith
Jennifer
Brad Reeves
Braylee
Logan
Matt
Debra Matthews
Lincoln
Grant
Brianne
Mike Reeber
Emily Janacek
Britney
Bobby Stevens
Rayana
Reidland
Robey
Robert II
Amanda
Derrick Schriever
Daniel
Tyler
Cullen Robertson
Stephen
Blakeley Janacek
Patrick
Ben Janacek
Shelby
Kendall Smith
Luke Galvan
Rita Gregory
Margaret Cutbirth
Bernadette Eilers
Danny Kubin
John
Fay Kubin
Mary Ann Fischer
Mary Kubin
Gladys Foerster
Betty Jo Leibham
Bert Wirsie
Dorothy
Lux Ranch
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Runneburg Road
Crosby
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Sterling-White Funeral Home
Crosby-Lynchburg Rd
Highlands
Texas
Sterlingwhite.com
Jessie Mae Stovall 87 Baytown Texas dies
Jessie Mae Stovall 87 of Baytown Texas died Tuesday February 1 2017 born August 13 1929 in Cedar Bayou Texas to Jess and Mae Maybin. She flew planes owned a plane and flew into the 1970s an avid domino player a member of Second Baptist Church survived by sister in law nieces cousins long time friend and special caretakers a graveside service February 6 2017 at Memory Gardens Cemetery Baytown. Arrangements by Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Jessie Mae Stovall
Baytown
Texas
Cedar Bayou
Jess and
Mae Maybin
Jessie
Second Baptist Church
Janet Maybin
Jennifer Scates
Bryan
Julie Maybin
Clark Day
Tommie
Kit Maybin
Marvin Maybin
Janet Guidry
Bob
Susan Jentho
Dottie Trahan
Marcella Polydore
Jessie On
Memory Gardens
Garth Road
Navarrefuneralhome.com
Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Rollingbrook
Dorothy Ruth Start obituary details her life and family
Dorothy Ruth Start died February 1, 2017 at age 92 and is survived by three children, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Visitation is February 4, 2017 at Sterling Funeral Home Dayton Texas with graveside services at Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Star of Hope Mission or Texas Children's Hospital.
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Dorothy Ruth Start
Dorothy
Grand Rapids
Michigan
David C. Start Jr
Carla
Deborah Joanne Start Pipes
Tommy
Daryl Wayne Start
Sherrene
Ralph Tuer
Catherine Young Denison
David C. Starr, Sr
Sterling Funeral Home
N. Main St
Dayton
Texas
Palms Cemetery
Highway 146
Star of Hope Mission, Texas Children’s Hospital
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Memorial gifts honor Sterling Library benefactors
Sterling Municipal Library memorials recognize donors and list gifts made in memory of Neal Dickens James M Hall William Findlay David B Haney Betty Treat Hopper Robert Leroy Houk James Johnson Pastor Dusty W A Bill McElhannon Bill and Peggy McElhannon. Gifts include biographies and histories from family members friends and local supporters.
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Sterling Municipal Library
Neal Dickens
Britain
George Platt
William Findlay
Nancy
Wayne Hanson
JAMES M._ HALL
The
Congo
America
David B. Haney
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Bill) McElhannon
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Bill
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