Career rapist Johnson faces death for Houston murder
A Harris County jury sentenced Johnny Ray Johnson, 51, to death for the 1995 killing of a woman who was raped and beaten and left on a Houston street. He earlier faced attacks in Houston and Austin and faces lethal injection Thursday evening. Austin politics: Texas House Speaker Joe Straus announced committee assignments rewarding supporters in the drive to replace Tom Craddick, signaling a leadership shift with 18 Republicans and 16 Democrats.
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Huntsville
Houston
Austin
Harris County
Johnny Ray Johnson
Texas
Joe Straus
Tom Craddick
House
San Angelo Artist Plans Life-Size Laura Bush Sculpture
San Angelo sculptor Scott Sustek, known for working with veterans musicians and cowboys, contemplates a life-size Laura Bush statue for a new library near Austin. He weighs the public art project and his approach to portraying the former first lady.
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San Angelo
Scott Sustek
Laura Bush
Austin
Jury weighs nicotine addiction in Hess tobacco death suit
In Fort Lauderdale Elaine Hess sues Philip Morris claiming her husband Stuart Hess died from tobacco use after decades of heavy smoking. The case is among about 8,000 similar suits since a 2006 Florida high court ruling overturned a vast class-action award. In Virginia, Boy Scouts announce 2013 Jamboree site in Rockbridge County as Fort A.P. Hill hosts the 2010 event marking the movement’s 100th anniversary.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Philip Morris
Elaine Hess
Stuart Hess
Florida Supreme Court
Richmond
Boy Scouts of America
Virginia
Fort A.P. Hill
Rockbridge County
Corrections to Feb 1 edition clarify crash report details
The NTSB did not state that breached fuel tanks caused the Jan 29 plane crash and the board continues investigations. RWJ airpark sits on Lakeview Drive, not Bayshore Drive. Bill Cox was 67 and Charles Blasingame resided in Baytown. Terry Presley’s correct number is 713-805-2843.
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NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board
RWJ Airpark
Lakeview Drive
Bayshore Drive
Bill Cox
Charles Blasingame
Baytown
Terry Presley
Bible Verse Proverbs 3 12
For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. This biblical adage from Proverbs 3 twelve reflects divine discipline as a sign of parental affection.
Community center calendar lists senior, fitness, and library events
Seniors gather for danco at Highlands 1 to 3 p.m. activities also include rhythm walking aero bics and line dancing at Crosby Baytown and Highlands centers. The timetable covers domino games, pick and grin band hours, bridge Fridays, TOPS nutrition classes, toddler story time, computer classes, Go Getters fellowship, Polio Survivors meetups, a Houston SPCA benefit at Crosby Walmart, and a senior softball practice. Contact numbers provided for each event.
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Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Melissa
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Market St. Call
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Sterling Municipal Library
Go Getters
Lone Star Room
Market St
Texas Bay Area
la Porte
S. Broadway
Doris
Josh
Houston
Crosby Wal-Mart
Senior Citizen Softball League
Hemlock
Spur 330
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast.net
Baytown
1724 Market
J.D. Walker Community Center
Market
Marguerite
Thresa
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Light of Christ Lutheran Church
South Broadway
Bay Area Shooting Club
Crosby
VFW Hall
N. Main Street
Basctx.com
Sunday church services and activities listed in local notices
Sunday Calvary Temple hosts services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 7319 Breda. Central Baptist Church at 1800 King Street offers Children's Church for Pre-K through 5th grade from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. VEW Post 912 at 8204 N. Main holds bingo at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Call numbers provided.
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Calvary Temple
Breda
Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
VEW
N. Main
Monday 42 Tournament at St Johns United Methodist Church
St Johns United Methodist Church hosts a 42 Tournament every Monday from Feb 16 to Apr 20, 1 30 to 4 00 pm. Partners required, $10 donation. Location 501 S Alexander Baytown. Call 281 427 5930 for details.
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St. John’s
FEMA aid registration narrows for Ike survivors in Texas
FEMA reports over 380 million dollars in housing aid and 103 million for other needs distributed five months after Ike. Registration closes February 20 for residents in 34 counties including Harris and Galveston. Homeowners renters and nonprofits may apply online or by phone to obtain disaster assistance covering repairs temporary housing and other costs.
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Austin
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Angelina
Brazoria
Chambers
Cherokee
Fort Bend
Galveston
Gregg
Grimes
Hardin
Harris
Harrison
Houston
Jasper
Jefferson
Liberty
Madison
Matagorda
Montgomery
Nacogdoches
Newton
Orange
Polk
Rusk
Sabine
San Augustine
San Jacinto
Shelby
Smith
Trinity
Tyler
Walker, Waller
Washington Counties
Fema.gov
Skateboard Lessons Offered by Baytown Parks
Baytown Parks & Recreation hosts monthly beginner skate lessons at Baytown Skate Park Jenkins Park. Sessions run the first two Saturdays 3 to 4 pm, cost 35 dollars per participant with a free lesson on the last Saturday each month. Participants must bring a board helmet kneepads elbow pads and shin guards. call 281-420-6598 for details.
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Baytown
City of Baytown
Art league to host demonstration by Mary Erbert Sunday
The Art League of Baytown will host a Mary Erbert demonstration Sunday at 2 pm at 110 West Texas Ave Baytown TX. Erbert, a professional artist since 1990, uses oils gouache charcoal and pastels with pastels as her preferred medium and will demonstrate charcoal on Mylar. Contact 281 427 5365 for questions.
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Art League of
Baytown
Mary Erbert
Erbert
United States
Salmungundi Club
Audubon Society
New
Mary
Pastel Society of
Southeast Texas
Visual Arts Alliance
Cinco Ranch Area Art League
Artists At Work
Katy
Texas
West Texas Ave
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Fema Aid
Parks and Recreation
Jenkins Park
Art League
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