Bush Pays Silent Respect to Ford at Capitol
President Bush and Laura Bush stood in silence beside Gerald R. Ford’s flag draped casket under the Capitol Dome as thousands gathered to mourn. Betty Ford sat in the Rotunda with her children and spouses, while Ford’s grandchildren and family members offered quiet farewells on a rainy day following his death on December 26.
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Aiden Emma top baby names in a survey
New York report notes Michael slips from the top boys name list after three decades, with Emma rising for girls. Linda Murray of BabyCenter discusses trends toward unique names, the influence of media, and volatility in top names like Nevaeh and Addison on pop culture spelling out shifts in baby naming.
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Sammy's Towing helps Baytown on New Year's Eve
Sammy Mahan Baytown City Councilman and owner of Sammy's Towing says the firm helped keep streets safe on New Year's Eve by offering free tows home. AAA Texas ran its 20th Tipsy Tow, and Cherokee Country Club provided free taxi rides for patrons in need.
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Barbers Hill Gym Field House Opens With 2000 Seats
Jim Finley recalls a tour of Barbers Hill Gym Field House guided by Don, a $1.5 million renovation shaping a 2000 seat venue set to attract more playoff games and regional revenue. Superintendent Pete praises Don as a winner and steadfast coach Greg notes his 10 win seasons, while Finley signs off.
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First Baby Born at San Jacinto on New Year Day
Laurie Terry, public relations director at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, announced the first baby born on New Year’s Day, with lucky numbers 11 and 7. The hospital notes about 150 to 155 births monthly and extends wishes for a safe, happy, and prosperous new year.
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Black-eyed peas and greens stir New Year tradition in Texas
Humberto Yanez adds black-eyed peas turnip greens and cabbage to Texas Country Cooking menu as a la carte New Year sides. Cracker Barrel also serves the dish for luck and tradition. Families like Bailey and their daughter Staci join friends in lines for bowls, sharing age old customs. Susie Bailey, new to Texas, learns the custom from locals.
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Newborn Names Trend at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Data from Heather Chauncy, birth registrar, shows popular baby names at San Jacinto Methodist over ten months. Girls favor Breanna Emily Kaylie Mikayla Payton Katelyn while boys lean Ayden Caden Kaleb Jacob Joshua Landen with towns like Brooklyn Dallas Lorena and places Austin Phoenix and a Kobe celebrity name appearing among recent births.
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Economy Risks Recession Amid Slowing Growth and Jobs Hit
The economy faces slower growth and rising unemployment in 2007 as GDP is seen slipping to about 2.3 percent after 2006’s 3.3 percent. Consumers, aided by softer energy prices, still spend despite housing woes and higher rates, while housing and auto sectors face large job cuts and structural challenges from competition.
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