Stocks rise on strong earnings and mixed reactions
U S stocks edged higher for a second straight session on robust earnings from United Technologies, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald's, and 3M. While profits beat, J and J and 3M slid on analyst disappointment. Oil fell, the Dow gained 0.22 percent, and techs helped the Nasdaq climb. Investors warn of continued volatility amid earnings swings and outlook uncertainties.
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Lightning strikes home and starts fire in Baytown
Debbie Boone and her parents survive a Sunday lightning strike on Travis Street that brushed the roof, hit a dead pecan tree, and sparked a bathroom fire after damaging a water line and triggering a gas leak. Firefighters arrived in about four minutes, preventing greater damage. The family plans bathroom and wiring repairs, and electricity was restored the next day.
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Hispanic Chamber Gala Set for Friday in Baytown
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown hosts its annual gala Friday at Goose Creek Country Club with the theme One Enchanted Evening Una Noche de Encanto. Featured entertainer Sonia Ortiz will perform Ranchera and romantic ballads as tables and tickets sell quickly. dinner is served, dancing ends at midnight, and 2006 officers will be installed. For reservations call 281-422-6908 or fax the same number.
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Arrest in Roseland Park Overdue Warrants and After Hours Incident
A local woman in Roseland Park was arrested on outstanding warrants including failure to appear and traffic violations after being in the park after hours and not identifying herself to police. A Baytown man reported a trolling motor worth about 700 dollars and a battery charger stolen from his boat near 3800 Kingsway Drive Monday afternoon. Baytown police seek a pressure washer and a water storage tank stolen from Storage USA over the weekend, valued around 14,000 dollars.
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Woman Arrested With Crack Pipe In Hair Tie
Baytown police arrested a woman on local warrants after she was found walking in the roadway at Fayle and 10th Street. A crack pipe was discovered in her hair tie at the station and she was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Police recorded 157 calls for service between 6 am Monday and 6 am Tuesday, including four alarms, three assaults, auto theft, burglaries, criminal mischief, disturbances, forgery, thefts and two major and two minor accidents.
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