Wall Street rises on deal talk and oil price drop
Wall Street closed higher after an oil price decline and a wave of merger activity. Gap Inc. shares surged on reports it is weighing strategic options including a sale. About $6 billion in new deals signaled strong 2007 momentum, while caution lingered ahead of aluminum earnings season.
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Camden apartments praise landscap ing efforts and award local beautification
Louise Crawford of Camden apartments notes seasonal changes and quarterly updates to landscaping while a local awards program honors those exceeding city landscaping rules. Baytown Motors Body Shop, famed for a purple Mustang, has invested thousands of hours and about ten thousand dollars to maintain a pristine image and inspire neighbor efforts.
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Forest Oil to Acquire Houston Exploration Co
Forest Oil Corp plans to buy Houston Exploration Co in a 1.5 billion cash and stock deal. The combined group would hold about 2 trillion cubic feet of gas equivalents in the Rockies Texas and Arkoma Basin with 520 million cubic feet daily production and over 3200 drill sites. H Craig Clark Forest Oil president said the merger offers potential synergies and critical mass.
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Vehicle burglary on Rollingbrook Drive prompts investigation
A man reported his car burglarized in the 3300 block of Rollingbrook Drive between 5 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. Sunday. The suspect shattered the passenger window to enter and stole items totaling $1,200, including a stereo and a stroller. Case under investigation.
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Theft Spree At Home Depot Involves White Male Suspect
The Home Depot suffered two thefts and one attempted theft on December 9 12 and January 1 totaling 2864 with items including a Dewalt combo kit Makita drill and a Coleman Powermate generator. A white tall skinny man in his 30s or 40s wearing a hat is described. Baytown arrests followed a stop sign evasion by two men with charges of evading arrest and a belting violation.
Houston Man Arrested for Unauthorized Vehicle Use
A Houston man was arrested after police found a damaged vehicle at the 1900 block of Garth Road. The steering column was broken a window smashed and no keys were located. He faces charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
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Baytown Police Log Shows 121 Calls From Weekend
Between 6 a m Sunday and 6 a m Monday Baytown Police fielded 121 calls including nine alarms one assault one stolen vehicle one burglary four burglarized motors five criminal mischief cases seven disturbances two shots fired five thefts two major accidents and three minor accidents Police Beat comes from Baytown Police Department reports Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips and callers stay anonymous Call 281 427 TIPS or visit the City of Baytown website for the beat.
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Veterans Affairs funding and political support span administrations
A letter discusses VA funding rising from 31.7 to 40 percent under Bush, praising ongoing support for veterans with service related illnesses. The writer cites Texas leaders including Kay Hutchison John Cornyn Ron Paul Gene Green and Ted Poe and notes past base closures under the Clinton era, emphasizing continued veteran advocacy.
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