Phoenix police chief to lead Houston force April first
Harold L. Hurtt, Phoenix police chief for about three decades, will become Houston’s police chief on April 1. Mayor Bill White praised his open door policy and accountability while union leaders noted the surprise pick and Hurtt’s delegating style and readiness to face terrorism and new threats.
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Houston
Phoenix
Harold L. Hurt
Bill White
Hurtt
White
Houston Police Department
Tony Morales
Arizona
Police Association
Marticiuc
Jirels siblings seek local offices in Baytown race
Baytown couples Jirels Navarre Jirrels pursue City Council District 6 and Lee College Board of Regents seats in May 15 elections. Judy Navarre Jirrels filed February 16, while Dave Jirrels enters Council race as opponents include Sammy Mahan and incumbents. The family of five stresses separate duties and juggling campaign duties with private life.
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Baytown
Jirels
Dave Jirels
Avon
Judy Navarre- Jirels
Lee College Board of Regents
Navarre- Juels
Navarre-Jirrels
Wayne Gray
Ronn Haddox
Drew Williams
Jess Navarre
Jirrels
Coleman Godwin
Navarre Funeral Home
Sammy Mahan
Jirreis
Manning
Local election race coverage outlines multiple races and candidates
The article lists candidates and incumbents across Baytown area races including Anahuac Mont Belvieu Goose Creek Wentry districts. It mentions mayoral contests at various cities, open council seats, school board races, and ales that some candidates discussed the ballot implications. Murray, a District 4 incumbent since 2000 and ExxonMobil retiree, defends his record and signals active campaigning.
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Goose Creek Country Club
Garth Road
Glen Arbor
Murray
District 4
ExxonMobil
Baytown
Lancon
Country Club
Texans celebrate independence day with memories and plans
Texans mark independence day with private reflections in Austin at a cemetery ceremony for Texas Revolution veterans. A weekend fun run and parade was canceled after Celebrate Texas could not cover barricade and police costs, while local figures promote Texan pride and the state’s history.
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Texas
One Person Can Do It Goodrich Promotes Texas History
Month continues on page one with Goodrich urging communities to parade, program, and discuss Texas history with schoolchildren. She promotes local museums like San Jacinto Monument and plans to publish a book on the Siege of Bexar as she waves a flag and inspires native and new Texans alike.
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Texas
San Jacinto Monument
Goodrich
Bexar
San Antonio
Council weighs storm water rules and new runoff controls
The council discusses six storm water programs to curb illegal dumping and runoff. Only post construction runoff control would require a new ordinance, with others potentially covered by existing practices such as Trash-Off Day. No funding numbers yet. a public hearing is set for March 11.
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Baytown
Bloom
Lester
Gary Jackson
Baytown July Fourth lineup includes Ram Herrera and Guy Clark
The Parks and Recreation Department announced a July 4 schedule with six artists at Bicentennial Park. Ram Herrera performs at 4 30 p m, Guy Clark at 6 30 p m and Charlie Robinson at 7 50 p m, followed by Texas Squeeze 4 Barrél Rambler and the Bayou Big Band. fireworks at 9 45 p m. The department also launches a summer concert series with distinct monthly themes beginning June 18 featuring Wilfred Chevis and the Texas Zydeco Band and Texas Johnny Brown.
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Baytown
Parks and Recreation Department
Ram Herrera
Herrera
Guy Clark
Clark
Charlie Robinson
Robinson
Texas Squeeze
Bayou Big Band
Parks Department
Wilfred Chevis
Texas Zydeco Band
Johnny Brown
Tropics
Hanna's Reef
The
Coastliners
Los Texas Wranglers
Texas
Gary P. Nunn
Django Walker
Bicentennial Park
Kristopher Banks
Anahuac honors local volunteers and businesses of the year
In Anahuac the center aided 1,273 residents and earned 1993 Group of the Year honors. Tommy Willcox praised Williams as a multi talented leader with strong community ties, while Bubba Wilcox received Person of the Year for founding the Texas Gatorfest and service through Wilcox Drug Store. Friends of the Chambers County Library System won Group of the Year and American Rice Growers Anahuac Division with Southeast Texas Farm and Ranch Supply earned Business of the Year for aiding farmers. Lisa Edmonds was named Outstanding Educator for 23 years, building tutoring clubs and trips to Washington, D.C., for students. Robert Jackson received the
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Willams
4H Club
Boy Scouts
Tommy Willcox
Williams
Bubba Wilcox
Wilcox
Texas Gatorfest
Wilcox Drug Store
True Care Pharmacy
Texas Pharmaceutical Association
National Federation of Independent Business
Friends of the Chambers County Library System
Friends
American Rice Growers-Anahuac Division
Southeast Texas Farm and Ranch Supply
Simmy Sylvia
Lisa Edmonds
Anahuac
Edmonds
Washington D.C
Robert Jackson
Texas Gatorfest Honors Volunteer of the Year Winner
Jackson accepts the Texas Gatorfest Appreciation Award for years of cooking funnel cakes ticket control and accounting duties. Kim Turner receives the Texas Gatorfest Appreciation Award. Sheila Brandon and Heather Hawthorne earn Years of Service. Retiring chamber directors include Caroline Turner Donna Ramirez Jean Abshire Forrest Sarah Cerrone and Sandy Kerby.
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Jackson
Kim Turner
Sarah Cerrone
Sheila Brandon
Heather Hawthorne
Caroline Turner
Donna Ramirez
Jean Abshire Forrest
Sandy Kerby
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Baytown Sun
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Galvin Mundinger
Mercedes Renteria II
James Donnelly
Crosby
Sheryl Shaw
Goose Creek
Beer Park School
Ann Filipini
Lynn Kirkpatrick
Kenneth Donnell
Anahuac City
Phelilia Bares
Card Burg
Lee College Regents
Judy Navarre- Jirreis
Mont Belvieu City
Nick Dixon
Posiion
Mike Pomykal
Clint Famcher
Gayle Peveto-Long
Barbers Hill School
Joe Presnall
Jay Eshbach
Ted Krell
Old River-Wintree City
Jirrell
Wavarre-Jirrell
Moore
Alamo
Crystal City
Popeye
Tfl
Dennis Quaid
Sam Houston
Armato
Boston
Savannah
Seattle
Washington, DC
Chris Laplante
Austin
Associated Press
Harry Cabluck
Mexico
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Council
Brandan
Hawthorne
Kirkham
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