Bridge steel contract for Fred Hartman Bridge two years away
The State Department of Highways says the steel contract for the Fred Hartman Bridge may not be awarded for two years. Domestic fabricators remain in the running amid speculation about foreign steel, with USX noting its Texas Works Plate and South Chicago mills could supply orders quickly. Groundwork has begun for a nearly two mile, eight lane bridge due to open in 1992, replacing the old tunnel that opened in 1953.
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Bridge Steel
Bruce Guynn
Fred Hartman
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Jannelle Gbur
Ms. Gbur
Ms. Gloar
Williams Brothers
Traylor Brothers
Sally Swanson
Highway Department
USX
Texas Works
Baytown
South
Chicago
South Chicago
Williams and Traylor Brothers
Houston Ship Channel
Baytown-La Porte
Reagan chief of staff Regan seen near ouster
Reports from Washington center on President Reagan's White House turmoil over Iran-Contra with high level infighting and paralysis that fuel speculation Regan will leave soon. Tower Commission findings due this week may sharpen calls for Regan's resignation and intensify the controversy surrounding the administration.
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Washington
Reagan
White House
Donald T. Regan
Presidential Tower Commission
House
Tower Commission
Iran
Regan
Dampening critique of an aspiring senator’s talks
An opponent in Pearce Street Journal warns that the senator’s presidential bid is hurt by dull speeches. They claim victory would spoil the moment and a fireside chat would fail to ignite public interest.
Around Town Highlights and Local Shifts
Joy Walker voices a complaint while Mark Ecby talks hoops. Richard Bethell and Marvin Guy check tickets as Bill Bevis greets. David Walker stars on a winning basketball team and John Walker enjoys a game. Debbie McDaniel keeps busy as Wanda Ellis excels on duty. Gertrude Teter recalls Walter Rundell at Lee College and Al Dennis stays active at Horace Mann.
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Joy Walker
Mark Ecby
Richard Bethell
Marvin Guy
Bill Bevis
David Walker
Jess Navarre
Gertrude Teter
Walter Rundell
Lee College
Debbie McDaniel
Wanda Ellis
John Walker
al Dennis
Horace Mann
Baytown unemployment rises to 16.3 percent in January
Baytown's unemployment rate jumps 1.4 points to 16.3 percent for January, with 5,060 jobless out of a 32,080 labor force. Statewide figures show increases across metros, including Houston area and Liberty County, amid seasonal layoffs after the holidays.
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Bruce Guynn Baytown
Texas Employment Commission
John Kruse
The
TEC
Kruse
Houston
Baytown
City of Houston
Harris County
Chambers County
Liberty County
Texas
McAllen-Edinburgh Mission
Rio Grande Valley
Dallas
Prisons remain closed to transfers in Texas
Texas prisons will stay closed Monday after a third weekly closure due to population above 95 percent of capacity. Officials expect possible reopening Tuesday after reviewing midnight headcounts. 38,589 inmates, 95.51 percent of capacity, exceeded the limit by 206. Paroles released Friday may reduce counts with further releases pending.
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Huntsville
Texas
Texas Department of Corrections
Charles Brown
Brown
TDC
David Nunnelee
California
Weather outlook with showers and mild temps
Cloudy skies forecast for Monday night and Tuesday with a 60 percent chance of showers or thundershowers. Low near 50 Monday night and high about 60 Tuesday. Sunday's 8 am to Monday 8 am highs reached 66 and lows 43 with rainfall of 0.25 inch Sunday and 0.03 inch Monday.
Lee College offers Child Safe program on home safety
Lee College Continuing Education will run a four hour Child Safe course starting February 28 at the San Jacinto Mall classroom. Instructor David Hawkins a paramedic outlines home hazards and teaches child infant CPR basic emergency care and choking intervention. Fees are 10 per person or 15 per couple with sessions March 7 April 25 and May 9 for more info call 425 6311.
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Lee College
David Hawkins
Hawkins
San Jacinto Mall
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Pearce Street Journal
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Clifton
Gulf Coast
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Alwats, Smice
TOW Cam Bark & Trust
Hechler Twardowski
Chevrolet
Crosby
Ee Ld
Edad
Sas
Ibayshore Motors
Gibson
Ports Dept
Wanasss
Jennifer Gore
LC Continuing Education
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