Edwards as VP pick draws mixed reactions in Texas
Local politicians and citizens respond to John Kerry choosing John Edwards as running mate. Democrats praise the move as energizing while Republicans note Edwards appeal but describe the choice as a fallback. Harris County figures cite Edwards visits and activist turnout to boost the ticket.
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Edwards
Sen
John Kerry
John Edwards
Kerry
North
Carolina
Massachusetts
Susan Gates
Harris County
Democratic Party
Beach City Forecaster Warns Hurricanes Unpredictable
Beach City residents attended a talk by NWS forecaster Charles Roeseler who warned that hurricane paths and timing are highly uncertain. He cited Hurricane Claudette which struck July 15 near Matagorda Bay, killing two and causing 180 million dollars in damage, with forecasts predicting a Brownsville entry and 10 p.m. landfall that day. He noted inland flood risks and warned drivers to avoid nighttime travel during storms.
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Beach City
Claudette
Charles Roeseler
National Weather Service
Texas
NWS
Brownsville
Matagorda Bay
Baytown
Guido Persiani
Trinity Bay
Roeseler
Texas EquuSearch Rolls Out Saturday Fundraiser
Texas EquuSearch Mounted Search and Recovery Team, a four year old nonprofit aiding 360 plus missing person searches, hosts a 9 am to 7 pm benefit barbecue at The Gold Nugget in Baytown. Proceeds fund future searches and offset costs for volunteers who donate time and resources across Texas.
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Texas
Texas EquaSearch Mounted
FBI
Sandy Lane
Baytown
Texas EquuSearch
Tim Menard
Houston
Harris County
Menard
Baytown Plan Process Draws Developer Criticism
Baytown developers including Glenn Angel of Angel Brothers Enterprise Inc say the city’s subdivision approval system is slow and backwards. They note the Planning and Zoning Commission meets monthly, forcing 60 to 80 days of delays before construction can begin and utilities attach, hindering growth versus nearby areas like Pearland.
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Baytown
Pearland
Glenn “Angel
Angel Brothers Enterprise Inc
Planning and Zoning Commission
Angel
Planning Commission
Harris
Galveston
Montgomery
Brazoria
Fort Bend
Baytown theater director honors longtime BLT actress
Saundra Smith of Baytown Little Theater has found a unique way to honor Theresa Moore, a familiar BLT performer for years, as she celebrates the actress’s contributions to the company. The note appears on page 5A.
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Baytown
Little Theater
Saundra Smith
Theresa Moore
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Derrick Jagnanan
Walker
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By Natalie Roberts
Glenn Angel
Angel Brothers Enterprise ,Inc
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