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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 2009
Page
2
STATE AUSTIN The House committee recommends requiring gas stations and nursing homes to have backup power generators to prevent disruptions from Ike. The report assesses state and local government responses after Ike slammed ashore near Galveston on Sept 13, killing dozens and causing widespread damage.
Texas and strip club operators head to an appeals court Wednesday to argue the legality of a $5 fee on admissions used to fund sexual assault prevention. A 2008 ruling struck the fee as an illegal tax on free speech, yet the state still collects it. In Houston, convicted killer Johnny Ray Johnson, 51, says claims of him being a serial killer and rapist are bunk and that he was railroaded. He faces a death sentence set to be carried out Thursday.
Justice Wallace Jefferson told lawmakers the state must change how judges are elected to curb money influence and the impact of straight-ticket voting on judicial races.
A Senate panel approved a bill restricting the transfer of fingerprint images and other data from state driver licenses to any other entity including federal agencies. The sponsor warned the measure echoes fears of a "papers please" regime akin to World War II Germany.
Verse relates a common temptation limit and God’s faithfulness. It asserts God will not allow overpowering trials and will provide a way to endure. The message emphasizes steadfastness, refuge, and spiritual resilience under pressure.
Local group events include the Alzheimer’s support group at Remington Park 6:30 p.m. and canasta at Crosby Community Center 10 a.m. Bring a shared salad. English classes 9-11 a.m. at The Promise Center with free childcare. Various activities at Crosby Center, Highlands Center, Riley Chambers Center, Chick-fil-A Toddler Time, Precinct2gether, Kiwanis lunch at Goose Creek, and more.
A roundup of local events includes Ross Sterling Girls soccer Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A 5506 Garth Rd 5 to 8 pm with 20 percent donated. Details for Robert E Lee High Band Boosters barbecue dinner Feb 19 11 am to 3 pm at Baytown Optimist Club 1704 Market St and multiple senior activities at Baytown, Highlands and Crosby centers with timings and contact numbers.
Polio Survivors group meets 10 30 a m to 12 30 p m at La Porte Library 600 S Broadway La Porte Doris 281 573 1035 Josh 713 502 7679 Senior citizen softball practice 10 a m at 4598 Hemlock Frank Butcher 281 424 1230 or frank dot butchercast dot net Calvary Temple services 10 a m and 6 p m 7319 Breda Central Baptist Church Children’s Church 11 a m 12 p m 281 422 8381 VFW Post 912 bingo 2 p m doors open 12 30 p m 281 421 1257
The Pilot Club of Baytown hosts a Mardi Gras gala and barbecue fundraiser on February 24, 2009 at Grace United Methodist Church. Gene Smith's BBQ team provides brisket and trimmings with lunch and dinner servings, plus a silent auction, gift shop, raffles, and corporate sponsorships to support local service projects and community programs. Tickets are $10, with advance sales through club members or fundraising chairs Terry Presley and Robyn Calk.
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