State of the Union signals Texas power decline in Washington
President Bush's final State of the Union begins a shift that erodes Texas influence in Congress and the White House. Analysts note Texas has been weaker in recent years, with low approval ratings and fewer senior committee roles, though experts caution Texas remains influential as demographics and leadership evolve.
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Hill case ends with confession appeal path open
District attorney Calligan called the Hill case among his most rewarding after a jury found Keith Hill guilty and sentenced him. Keith Hill plans appeals with attorney Danny Easterling while Laine Lindsay said the victims’ families prefer no further trials. Lindsay noted Hill could pursue appeals to the Texas Court of Appeals, Texas Supreme Court, or federal courts on constitutional grounds. The victims’ families, described as upstanding, declined to comment as they await the appeals outcome.
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Massicotte calls staff to meeting before film shoot
Retired Baytown Sun managing editor Jim Finley recalls a scene with Massicotte coordinating a film crew. He lists staffers Szalankiewicz Pecs Chukeman Camicioli Kertesz Poirier and Klymkin and urges name tags while a secretary interrupts with a Line 2 call from Mahershalahashbaz Ali.
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City council eyes 100000 property project timeline
Howard outlined a plan estimating 90 to 120 days for final design, followed by about a month for bidding. He projected a target window of summer to fall 2009, noting weather as a key factor in its achievability.
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Bush Addresses Nation Amid War, Domestic Pushes
President Bush touted progress against terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan while urging Congress to curb pork barrel spending and earmarks. He warned against rapid troop withdrawals, called for bipartisan fixes to Social Security and immigration, and proposed executive actions on spending and surveillance. The address came ahead of primaries and Super Tuesday, with Bush touring for GOP fundraisers afterward.
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Robbery and Theft Reported in Baytown
A Baytown man was robbed late Sunday night in the 500 block of Gresham Avenue. The victim knew the robber and police are in the process of obtaining a warrant for his arrest. A Baytown woman reported her mailbox stolen Saturday night from the 400 block of Alford Street. There are no suspects.
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Baytown Man Cited After Hotel Assault
A Baytown man received a citation after assaulting a woman at the Best Value Inn on Garth Road Sunday morning, leaving minor injuries. He was later arrested Sunday night for assault in the 1300 block of Beaumont, jailed and charged.
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Baytown Police Report Highlights 29 Incidents
Between 6 am Sunday and 6 am Monday Baytown police filed 29 reports including one assault four auto thefts three burglaries one vehicle burglary one criminal mischief one disorderly conduct one robbery three thefts three other arrests and 11 miscellaneous offenses. One major crash and six minor accidents were logged. Crime Stoppers offers cash tips with anonymous calls. Full report on the City of Baytown website.
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