Two Men Charged With Felony Theft in Local Case
Two men face felony theft charges after allegedly assisting in stealing a money changer from Brinkley Cleaners on Christmas Day. Sidney Eugene Jr. and Carl Edward Mitchell, both in their 20s and 40s respectively, are jailed with bonds set or pending. Investigators say the suspects joined a third person to break the machine and split the proceeds. Detective Gene Parker noted Eugene’s burglary and parole status at arrest. Additional charges include forgery for Carlos Arias, who cashed a forged tax check. he remains jailed in Savannah. Police report several burglary cases with losses ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, including vehicles, electronics, and firearms across Baytown.
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Brinkley Cleaners
Opis
Main
Sidney Eugene Jr
339Th District Court
Gene Parker
Eugene
Carl Edward Mitchell
Dreger
339Th District
Parker
Mitchell
Washateria
Chambers County
Baytown
Carlos Arias
Savannah
Brunson
Arias
Chatham County
Texas Teachers Group Calls for Competency Test Repeal
The Texas Classroom Teachers Association urges repeal or major modification of the state competency test for teachers. President Jeretta Thompson says the group prefers repeal, or at least individual or broader evaluation based testing. Critics argue experienced teachers with degrees see their prior work undervalued and morale drops.
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Susan Crocker
Grand
Prairie
TCTA
La Porte School Board Sets April 6 Election Date
La Porte School Board votes to hold a regular election April 6 to fill two expiring positions held by John Paul Zemanek and Leo Rizzuto. Candidates must file by March 6. Absentee voting March 18 to April 2 at La Porte City Hall, Morgan's Point residents vote at Morgan's Point City Hall.
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LA Porte
John Paul Zemanek
Leo Rizzuto
la Porte City Hall
Morgan's Point
Morgan's Point City Hall
State Board of Education
Goleman and Rolfe Architects
Lomax
Reagan farm proposals face swift opposition in Washington
President Reagan's early agriculture plan draws strong pushback from nine commodity groups and farm state lawmakers. Delegates at a Farm Bureau policy convention reject phase-out of price supports, while Democratic lawmakers criticize a market oriented approach as farms endure severe financial strain.
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Washington
Reagan
Congress
Farm Bureau
White House
Mothers Support Center Open House at Trinity Church
The Mothers' Support Center will host an open house from 9 to 11 a.m. on January 18 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2701 W. Main. Babysitting is provided and infants are welcome. The topic is Stresses That Women Experience in Their Roles as Mothers. For babysitting, call 25 2156. A MOCK beauty pageant featuring Ross Sterling High School football players will be held at 7 p.m. January 19 in the RSS auditorium. Tickets are $2 and available at the door.
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Mothers
Trinity Episcopal Church
W. Main
RSS
Loop 201 to Ease Traffic Boosts Cedar Bayou Area
Mayor Allen Cannon notes Loop 201 will reshape traffic patterns around Cedar Bayou and nearby areas. Ms. Wheeler says the loop aims to ease transportation problems and stimulate economic development, despite surrounding areas shifting to residential use. Firefighters fought a car blaze at Cedar Bayou Lynnburg and Garth. a 1971 Buick driven by Shawn Dean of Anahuac sustained $500 damage. The Baytown Chamber plans a Jan 18 meeting at the Holiday Inn with Leonard Patillo to discuss traffic diversion on Highway 146 and a Ship Channel bridge project.
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Cedar Bayou
Allen Cannon
Baytown
Lee College Scrapyard Scrutiny Sparks Injunction Bid
The lawsuit filed in Harris District Court in Houston by Montgomery and Davis against Lee College alleges officials sold college scrap metal and hid proceeds. An amended petition, planned for Thursday, accuses Cloud of knowledge of the sales and cites harassment since their return from leave.
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2Aist
Houston
Montgomery
Lee College
Cloud
LC Administration
Davis
Rick Peebles
School Board Candidate Outlines Budget and Education Goals
Mayo emphasizes prudent management of a 65 million budget and fiscal responsibility while seeking savings without harming teaching quality. He advocates public referendums on inequities in high school test scores, careful planning, and adapting to new state education legislation to maintain high education standards. He holds economics degrees from the University of Tennessee and works for Exxon Coal USA Inc, living in Baytown for two decades.
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Texas
Jackson
University of Tennessee
Exxon Coal USA Inc
Baytown
Mayo
Baytown Sun Publication and Rates Notice
Baytown Sun details its second class mailing, office address at 1301 Memorial Drive, Baytown Texas, and P O Box 90 77522. It lists subscription rates 4.85 per month 58.20 per year with single copy prices 25 cents daily 50 cents Sunday and notes mail rates on request and coastal publications representation.
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Baytown
Texas
Clayton weighs GOP bid for Texas governor in 1986
Former Texas House Speaker Bill Clayton, a 58 year old Springlake farmer and longtime Texas legislator, is reportedly seriously considering a run for governor as a Republican. Close friends say he has mobilized conservative support, though he has yet to make an official announcement. Clayton previously endorsed Bill Clements in 1982 and was acquitted of federal bribery charges in 1980 after a sting operation.
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Dallas
Bill Clayton
Texas
Bert Hurlbut
Austin
Dallas Morning News
Hurlburt
Clayton
Springlake
Mark White
Bill Clements
White
Clements
Billy
West Texas
Hurlbut
House
Patillo to Speak at Baytown Chamber Luncheon
Leonard Patillo executive vice president and general manager of the Houston chamber will address the Baytown Chamber of Commerce at Friday noon luncheon at the Holiday Inn. Patillo, in chamber management since 1946, leads day to day operations for the 6000 member group and has held numerous leadership roles in state and national associations.
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Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Inn
S. Highway 146
Leonard Patillo
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Leonard
Patillo
Chamber of Commerce
American Chamber of Commerce Executives
Southern Association of Chamber of Commerce
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Marvin Hurley
Houston World Trade Association
International Trade
Mumme rites held in Hondo Baytown area relatives attend
Minnie Bendele Pichot Mumme 98 died Friday and services were held Monday at Guinn Hoger Funeral Home in Hondo. Survivors include three sons George Pichot of Baytown Homer and C J Pichot of Hondo three daughters Eva Brown Adell Burger Ada Bell Carrasco all of Uvalde three stepsons Walter Roland and Emil Mumme a step daughter Elsie Schneers and a half sister Agnes O Finger and half brother George Bendele of Hondo. Also listed are 12 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Pallbearers were David Womack L C Smith Tommy Pichot Bob Padgett Jimmy Rains and Richard Schweers.
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Baytown
Hondo
Minnie Bendele Pichot Mumme
Guinn-Hoger
Mumme
George Pichot
Homer
C.J. Pichot
Eva Brown
Adell Burger
Ada Bell Carrasco
Uvalde
Walter
Roland
Emil Mumme
Elsie Schneers
Agnes O’finger
George Bendele
Hono
David Womack
L.C. Smith
Tommy Pichot
Bob Padgett
Jimmy Rains
Richard Schweers
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Japan-America Society of Houston Inc
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