Harris County treasurer race focuses on efficiency and modernization
Incumbent Cato touts a fully digital payroll and $72,000 annual savings from electronic payments. Challenger Sanchez pushes for a taxpayer info page online and a pro tax stance, aiming to modernize the office and advocate for county taxpayers ahead of the March 7 primary.
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Houston-Galveston
Fort Bend
Dallas
Paul Bettencourt
Houston
U.S. Senate
Richard Garcia
Local Pots Stolen From Porch After 25 Years
A local woman reported to police that a black cast iron flower pot hanging on her front porch for 25 years was stolen Friday. No suspects or motive disclosed as investigators catalog the scene and review nearby surveillance.
Baytown Woman Arrested in Failure to Identify Stop
A Baytown woman was arrested at a traffic stop on Garth Road after failing to identify herself. Police report lists five aliases for the suspect. She also had outstanding warrants with the Municipal Court.
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Police arrest two men during traffic stop on North Main Street
Police arrested two men Friday during a traffic stop at North Main Street and North Alexander Drive. One man faced a suspended license charge while the other was jailed on possession of methamphetamines.
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North Alexander Drive
Baytown Police Log Sees 166 Calls From Friday Dawn to Saturday
Between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday Baytown police recorded 166 calls for service including three alarms three assaults one auto theft one burglary four criminal mischief 23 disturbances three forgery one shots fired eight thefts and eight minor accidents in a busy span.
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Bombs and gunmen kill over 20 in Iraq including U S soldier
Across Iraq on Saturday insurgents attacked civilians police and military targets. An American soldier died in eastern Baghdad from a roadside bomb near a soccer stadium raising U S casualties to at least 2 273 since 2003. Two Macedonians abducted in Basra were confirmed held for ransom. Police reported multiple bombings killing four Iraqi policemen two civilians and injuring others in Baghdad Tikrit Baquba and Karradah brigadier Margoush escaped assassination but his escorts died.
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Iraq
Basra
U.S
Sonnel
Associated Press
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Abdul- Karim Margoush
Saddam Hussein
Tikrit
Baqouba
Baytown eyes sales tax to fund police and fire upgrades
City officials debate using a five year sales tax renewal to fund CCPD and FCPEMSD hiring, with plans for a hot spot police squad and ambulance upgrades. Budget proposals include officer additions, property tax tradeoffs, and one year expenditure limits under state law. Public hearing set for March 6 at City Hall.
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Harris County Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force
Baytown
Byron Jones
Jones
Mundinger
Bob Leiper
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Fire Control Prevention and Emergency Medical Service District
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Mike Lester
Shon Blake
la Porte
City Hall
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Fair Association keeps Baytown youth fair alive despite delays
Fair leaders vow the Baytown Youth Fair will run whether tents or a building is ready. RSS FFA and local 4-H groups have funded scholarships for decades while volunteers build 30 animal pens for lambs goats and swine. Donors are urged to fund a new barn under one roof with improved drainage. Tax deductible donations can be sent to Crosby Bank or Baytown Fair Association.
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