Texas Senate stalls over measure to curb Democratic power
STATE AUSTIN Republicans move a controversial bill to increase GOP influence in the Texas Senate as Democrats warn of potential walkouts over filibuster changes. HUNTSVILLE Curtis Moore, convicted of murdering three during robberies in Fort Worth, heads to the Texas death chamber for a scheduled execution, potentially the year’s first nationwide.
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Texas Court Upholds Fort Worth Man’s Death Sentence
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Tilon Lashon Carter for smothering 89 year old James Eldon Tomlin and robbing about $6,000. Tomlin, a retired Bell Helicopter employee, died in the 2004 slaying. A judge sealed psychiatric records of Devoe tied to a cross country killings case, citing alleged mental incompetence to stand trial.
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Tilon Lashon Carter
James Eldon Tomlin
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Austin
Brenda Kennedy
Devoe
Arctic cold stretches from Montana to New England
Arctic air kept a deep chill across the nation with subzero readings from Montana to northern New England and frost on the Gulf Coast. Ski areas in Vermont and northern Minnesota closed, Bolton Valley in Vermont reported 10 below as lift concerns raised fears of skier exposure, with wind chills near 50 below at night.
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Bolton
Bolton Valley
Josh Arneson
Correction: Tami Gallop's teaching post corrected
A Wednesday story incorrectly stated Tami Gallop teaches at Gentry. The correct assignment is Cedar Bayou Junior School where she serves as a teacher.
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Cedar Bayou
Gentry
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Bible Verse Corinthians 2 12 Giving of God’s Spirit
A concise Bible verse from I Corinthians 2 12 contrasts receiving the Spirit of God with the world’s spirit, noting that believers may know the freely given things fromGod through divine understanding.
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Calendar items across Chambers County events and notices
DSHS hosts a health forum in Chambers County 10 to 11:30 am at Winnie Community Building. Barbers Hill ISD stages The Wizard of Oz at 7 pm in the high school auditorium. Chaplains at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital offer grief counseling at 7 pm. Free English classes 9-11 am at The Promise Center with free childcare. Various senior, youth, and community activities follow at local centers, libraries, and churches, including dances, classes, and a blood drive at Barbers Hill FFA 7:30 am to 3 pm. Numerous contact numbers listed for details.
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Chambers County
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S. Park St
Barbers Hill
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L. Frank Baum
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Baytown
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Wade Road
Market St
Garth Rd
Sterling Municipal Library
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Crosby/Huffman Chamber
American Legion Hall
Mattress Mack
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
American Legion Post No
Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Center
N. Main St
All Veterans Welcome
Baytown Ballroom Dance Club
Baytown Community Center
Mike Flynn
Dennis Araujo
Market Street
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Market St. Call
Crosby Community Center
West Chambers
Call Suellyn Meldher
Go Getters
Lone Star
Kurt Ridley
VFW Post
Zach Edwards
Carl Renae Ward
Heather Crow Grayson
Country Live
Dayton
Coral Motoz
Gene Green
Dhouston
Tucker Hall
Lee College
Lee Drive
Barbers Hill ISD Board Recognized for Service
The Barbers Hill ISD joins districts statewide in January to honor elected school board members for their time and care for students. Superintendent Dr. Greg Poole notes trustees serve without compensation and influence present and future student outcomes through year round dedication to district programs teachers and students.
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Joe Presnall
Benny May
Jef Farrell
Fred Skinner
Randy Foster
George Barrera
Carmena Goss
Barbers Hill
Greg Poole
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