Campaign finance reform vote sparks playful column satire
Jim Finley mocks the campaign finance reform debate with a one sided score of 240 to 189, lampooning Congress and its members. He parodies interviews with Rep. Shays and questions how money influences lawmakers while distancing himself with humor and fictional stakes.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Peter Jennings
Chris Shays
Connecticut
Peter
Shays
Enron
Ken Bentsen
Nick Lampson
Baytown
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Cs.com
Opening ceremonies for new Baytown jail announced
The Baytown Police Department invites the public to the opening of a new jail with a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. on Saturday March 2 led by Mayor Pete Alfaro and the city council. Tours, child fingerprinting, activities, and a Crime Stoppers fundraiser will follow into the evening, with various local groups in attendance. (281) 422-5252.
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Baytown
Pete Alfaro
Project Child
Baytown Police Explorers
Baytown Police Department
Grandparents Day at Noah's Ark Preschool draws 250 attendees
Grace United Methodist Church hosts the first Grandparents Day at Noah's Ark Preschool with over 250 grandparents parents and children attending tea refreshments and harp music in the Grace church Fellowship Hall. Noah's Ark serves 110 children infant through five and emphasizes Christian education with state licensing and a 14 member faculty. Tuition runs about 320 monthly with part time options and scholarships when a sponsor is found within the church.
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Baytown
Neat’s Ark
Noah's Ark
Fellowship Hall of Grace United Methodist Church
North Pruett
Patty Gregory
Gregory
Charles Tanner
Houston
Grace United Methodist
Jim Liddell
Linda, Jeff
Ashley Choi
Noah’s Ark Preschool
Grace United Methodist Church
North Pruett Street
Chambers County appoints task force over Scow Schooner project
The Chambers County Commissioners Court votes to form a special task force to review a proposed lease for housing a maritime museum and education center tied to the Scow Schooner Project. The court also joins a free TAC County Government Management System review and approves Viacom Outdoor billboards on I-10 for about 650 dollars monthly rent while seeking a broader self promotion strategy.
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Anahuac
Chambers County Commissioners Court
Galveston
Trinity Bays
Commissioners Court
Port Anahuac Park
Texas Association of Counties
Bill Wallace
Chambers County
Baytown Police Make Several Arrests And A Vehicle Theft
A 27 year old Baytown man reported his white 1990 Oldsmobile Delta 88 stolen from Sterling Bay Apartments on Quail Hollow Drive, valued at 2500 dollars. Police also seized 2.5 ounces of crack during a traffic stop at Park Street and Airhart Drive, leading to two arrests for possession of a controlled substance. A 52 year old Baytown woman with an outstanding warrant was arrested at the Baytown jail. bond 175 dollars. A 39 year old Baytown woman at a truck stop on Interstate 10 was charged with public intoxication and drug paraphernalia possession. bond 550 dollars. A 31 year old Baytown man at a bar on North Alexander Drive was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon. bond 1000 dollars.
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Baytown
Sterling Bay
Quail Hollow Drive
Park Street
Airhart Drive
North Alexander Drive
Baytown Police Respond to 123 Calls in 24 Hours
Between 6 a.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday Baytown police handled 123 calls including 12 alarms two assaults four auto thefts three burglaries one report of criminal mischief 24 disturbances four thefts one major accident and five minor accidents. Police Beat draws from Baytown Police Department reports with tips anonymous via TIPS.
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Baytown
Community Calendar Highlights Local Events This Week
Pampered chef program and fundraiser at Lee College 9 30 to 2 30 Tejas Room Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St call 281 4256416. Baytown Lions Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Ryan's on Garth. Scott Johnson from Baytown Parks and Recreation to speak. Reunion planning for Robert E Lee Class of 1957 at 6 30 p.m. at Ryan's on Garth Rd. Relay For Life 2002 team captain rally at Reliant Energy 333 Ward Rd with refreshments. Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce awards banquet at Whites Park Hall with silent auction social at 6 and main program at 7. Tickets $15. call 409 287-4190. AARP tax help at Crosby Library noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through April 9. also at Sterling Municipal Library Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 11. Bring last year’s return. Singles group at St Pauls United Methodist Church 7915 Bayway Dr meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 6 30 p.m. Feb 26 dinner outing. Sterling Municipal Library Preschool Story Time 36 years olds 10 15 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. School Age Story Time K 3rd and ages 5 9 4 15 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays.
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Tejas
Baytown
Market St
Uons Club
Baytown Lions Club
Ryan's
Garth
Scott Johnson
Baytown Parks and Recreation
Robert E. Lee
Ryan
Garth Road
Bay Area
Relay For Life
Reliant Energy
Ward Road
Anahuac Area
Carroll Wilborn
AARP
Crosby
Hare Road
Sterling Municipal Library
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Bayway Drive
Maggie
Baytown investigates death of Torres and tape release plan
FBI Interim Police Chief Byron Jones said officers followed procedures and did not use excessive force. City officials plan to seek an AG opinion on releasing a patrol car surveillance tape while 911 tapes will be released today. Mayor Alfaro vowed accountability if misconduct is found and cooperation with investigations will continue. Autopsy results may also be issued today as Torres, a seasonal worker visiting family, faced prior arrests and was en route to Kansas City.
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Gary Smith
John Cornyn
Smith
Baytown
Pete Alfaro
Alfaro
Torres
Rudy Flores
Harris County Medical Examiner's Office
Solar
Michoacan
Mexico
Kansas City
League of United Latin American Citizens
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