Federal judges uphold GOP redistricting map in Texas
A three judge panel ruled the Republican drawn Texas Congressional districts map constitutional avoiding claims under the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act. The decision ends the redistricting drama from the 78th Texas Legislature with Democratic plaintiffs including members of Congress, Austin, and the League of United Latin American Citizens.
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League of United Latin American Citizens
Barber family of Barbers Hill preserves oil boom memories
Story and photos recount Harold Barber Sr. turning 90, born January 10, 1914, as the Barbers Hill land near Dayton saw oil development begin in 1916. The piece notes relatives, land history from 1849, a railroad built by Ross S. Sterling, and the family’s move to Houston in 1925 while keeping the original 146 acres. Harold recalls cattle, rabbits, a rice farm, and oil’s arrival reshaping the area.
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Barbers Hill
Harold A. Barber Sr
Aros
Susan Ann Barber
Barber Sr
Arthur Elmer Barber
AE. Barber
Israel
Glenn
Leon
Houston
Ross S. Sterling
Harold A. Barber
Barber
Moore enters Baytown race with Poe at event
Republican congressional candidate Clint Moore campaigned alongside rival Ted Poe at a Baytown Chamber of Commerce event. Moore, a geologist and former Anadarko Petroleum executive, argues his energy and tech background suits District 2, while Poe highlights his long criminal court experience.
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Baytown
Clint Moore
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Poe
Baytown Chili Team Aims for Showmanship Prize
BAYTOWN TEXAS Posse, a contestant in the weekend Chili When It's Chilly cook-off, plans to win the showmanship prize. John Tijerina teased details saying it will debut Saturday and is a pretty good one. The prize is among several awards.
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Baytown
Texas Posse
John Tijerina
Sever
Chili When It's Chilly Cookoff at San Jacinto Mall
The annual fundraiser runs Friday 4 p.m. to midnight and Saturday 9 a.m. to midnight in the San Jacinto Mall west parking lot. Admission is $5 at the gate and includes a free cup of chili or barbecue sandwich. The Baytown Highlands Metro Go Texan Committee funds about $40,000 yearly for Goose Creek scholarships. the event typically raises around $20,000. Rikki Wheeler organizers note the drive is the second biggest fundraiser.
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al Contes
Baytown/Highlands
Texan Committee
Goose Creek
Rikki Wheeler
Tijer
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Texas Brokerage Asset Management Securities Exchange Comission Register
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