Familiar faces vie for Harris County sheriff in 2004 race
Incumbent Tommy Thomas seeks re election as Republican against Houston officer Paul Day and retired chief Guy Robert Clark who runs as a Democrat. newcomer John Shike enters as the lone new candidate. All face March 9 primary and November election with hopes for a different outcome than 2000.
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Thomas
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Ning
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Longtime Harris County Sheriff Reflects on Career Milestones
Thomas, 60, has led Harris County's third largest sheriff's department since June 1995 after a court appointment. He was elected in 1996 and 2000, began in 1970 through every rank, and served in the U.S. Army 1966 to 1968.
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John Kleverhagen
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Highlands
Lakewood Church of Christ marks 50th anniversary
Lakewood Church of Christ in Baytown celebrated its fiftieth year with an anniversary weekend. Katherine and Cecil Haffelfinger, married there in December 1954, recalled roots and shared memories. Charter member Jan Stowe travelled from California for worship, lunch, and activities.
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Minnie Minor
Jan Stowe
Baytown
Junior Cruickshank
Lakewood
Anthony Cabarea
Lakewood Church of Christ
Katherine
Cecil Haffelfinger
Cecil
Kerry Ties Fight to Bush Over Vietnam Era Faults
Kerry warned Bush is repeating Vietnam era mistakes in Iraq and vowed to withstand Republican attacks while rivals Dean and Edwards faced pressure to yield the nomination. Edwards vowed to keep campaigning through Wisconsin and beyond. Dean said he would support Kerry if he wins but intends to win himself.
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Edwards
Wisconsin
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President's Day Closings Vary by Local Offices
Some banks and government offices including post offices will close for President's Day. Area school districts and city offices will stay open. No mail delivery Monday but garbage pickup routes run as usual. The Baytown Sun office will operate regular hours.
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Who's in Charge at The Baytown Sun
Readers are invited to send questions to the column Who's in Charge at The Baytown Sun. Submit by mail to P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77520 or in person at 13041 Memorial Drive. Fax 284-427-5252 or email sunnews baytownsun com. Include city or area, as well as name and daytime phone for follow up.
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City replaces damaged Linda Lane Willowview sign
Reader asks when the city will replace a street sign at Linda Lane and Willowview. The Traffic Control Division removed the damaged post and sign and a new sign and post were installed at the intersection on Feb 9. Gary W. Smith City Clerk
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Gumbo Fest Planned by Bay Area Heritage Society
The Gumbo Fest will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church. Tickets cost 7 and are available from board members the museum or at the door. Shown are Wanda Mitchell Cotton Hill Ramona Hill and Bernard Olive.
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Grace United Methodist Church
Wanda Mitchell
Cotton Hill
Ramona Hill
Bernard Olive
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