Paxton faces ethics review over fundraising for defense
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may seek donor help to pay his criminal defense amid securities fraud charges and a separate land deal probe. The Texas Ethics Commission will decide if only out of state donors may fund his defense, a move critics call inappropriate for a top prosecutor. If blocked, Paxton must find other financing while facing Supreme Court abortion case and ongoing investigations. Abbott and Patrick declined comment on donor funding. Paxton has pleaded not guilty and cooperates with investigators.
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Clinton and Sanders clash over tentative debate plan
In Cedar Rapids Iowa AP reports a tentative deal would stage a New Hampshire debate next week before the Feb 9 primary and three more in the spring. Both campaigns say the agreement is not final and DNC signoff is pending. Each seeks debates to shift momentum.
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Baytown Officer Cleared to Return to Full Duty After Wounding
Baytown police officer Barry Calvert a five year veteran wounded when his hand tangled with a suspect vehicle has been medically cleared to resume full duty. The suspect Anthony Chapman remains hospitalized and faces aggravated assault on a public servant and evading arrest charges. Chapman was tracked to his estranged wife’s apartment where police found him onsite causing damage. Calvert an Army National Guard veteran has prior commendations and served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Baytown Council Plans Five Year Strategic Initiatives
Planning continues from page 1A as the strategic planning committee uses citizen feedback to craft five year initiatives that will guide future council votes and budget. Mayor Davis notes five questions to engage residents, with a day long March retreat and district workshops plus online surveys to gather input.
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Baytown Council Approves Wastewater Diversion Contract
The Baytown City Council approved a 439,149 engineering contract to design new sewer lines diverting north I-10 wastewater from the interstate 10 treatment plant to the underused Northeast Plant on Needlepoint Road. The goal is to relieve near capacity at the I-10 plant and lift station while delaying upgrades and freeing capacity for growth near San Jacinto Mall.
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