Texas enacts strict abortion limits in new law
Texas lawmakers approved a bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks, require admitting privileges for doctors, and restrict abortions to surgical centers. The measure, supported by Republicans, faced large protests with at least six demonstrators ejected from the Senate chamber. Democrats vow legal action and a political fight ahead. Governor Perry praised the move, saying it protects life and women's health.
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Giggles Wiggles Wigs Theme Night Set By Chamber Plans
West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce plans its annual ladies night at McLeod Park Pavilion Mont Belvieu on August 22 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring dining pampering and networking. Missy Malechek notes strong turnout and says the wig themed event will include neck and foot massages eyebrow and hand consultations shopping opportunities eight restaurant dishes and a banana split bar with a costume focus on wigs.
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Baytown Special Rodeo Moves to New Baytown Youth Fair Grounds
The annual Baytown Special Rodeo for special needs children set for Sept 14 runs 10 am to 2 pm and moves from Eastside Honda to the Baytown Youth Fair Grounds. J R Miller, president of the Baytown Special Rodeo Association, thanks Ralph Oler and Eastside Honda for 11 years of support and notes growing participant needs and parking constraints prompting the move.
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Fiddler on the Roof at Baytown Little Theater
Baytown Little Theater and Baytown Symphony Orchestra present Fiddler on the Roof at Lee College Performing Arts Center. Performances run 8 p.m. July 26 27 Aug 2 3 and 2:30 p.m. July 28 Aug 4. Tickets are 20 dollars via baytownlittletheater.org or 281-424-7617.
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Baytown Council Calls Local Election for Three Seats
The Baytown City Council meets in a renovated chamber, marking ongoing preparations for an upcoming local election with three seats up. The three month, $465000 project improved the council podium, AV system, lighting, walls, and wheelchair access as staff and visitors praised the new facility.
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Barkaloo Road Closure Detours Traffic to North Main Street
Barkaloo Road will be closed to through traffic from Monday through August 5 for construction at the Barkaloo and Baker Road extension. The city of Baytown says traffic will be redirected to North Main Street.
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Baytown Sets General Election For November Fifth
All Baytown councilmen back an ordinance calling a general election on November 5 to elect council members from districts 1 2 and 3 Mercedes Renteria III serves District 1 Scott Sheley District 2 and Brandon Capetillo District 3 This marks the city of Baytowns first general election SEE COUNCIL PAGE 5A
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