Bush seeks Texas fundraisers amid war ally visit
President Bush headlines two Texas fundraisers expected to raise $7 million, with Dallas drawing about 900 attendees and Houston 700, as he promotes judicial nominees and domestic initiatives. Critics urge focus on economy and veterans funding while protesters gather outside. First Lady Laura Bush travels separate fund-raiser route in Raleigh area.
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Texas Democratic Party
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Ronayne
Redistricting Plan Spurs Debate Over Boundaries and Rep Ron Paul
The redistricting plan would shift Ron Paul’s district from Victoria to the Gulf Coast through Galveston and Baytown, with a possible strong challenger emerging from the south or Galveston. Lampson decries the plan as unwanted by Texans, while Bell's office condemns the process as damaging and calls for abandonment.
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Galveston
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Rick Perry
Tom DeLay
Texas TCEQ appeal over Beach City landfill permit dispute
Lawyers discuss the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality appeal to the U S Court of Appeals over a Fifth Amendment challenge to a 1996 Beach City landfill permit request. The case involves potential damages and attorney fees with no ruling yet on a motion to dismiss.
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ExxonMobil Volunteers Join Day of Caring in Baytown
Jackson noted volunteers were shuttled to two sites to prevent heat exhaustion during Friday's humidity. ExxonMobil plants shifted Day of Caring to July due to a September October turnaround, with plant manager Bob Bailes among volunteers. Charlotte Howard said United Way selects projects and agencies. 300 ExxonMobil employees volunteered over two days. VIP grants total $500 per 20 hours, with $42,000 awarded after last year’s drive.
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Scow Schooner Project Launch Ties Family to Maritime Craft
The Galveston and Trinity Bay Maritime Museum hosts a family boat building event at Anahuac airport hangar. Howard Gmelch leads the Scow Schooner Project with four local organizations sponsoring launches. Families build lightweight epoxy boats dubbed a chicken tongue bateau for launching this afternoon at 5 p.m.
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Clear Lake
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Water Borne Education
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Water Borne Education Center
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Ben Akselsen
Dan Jacobs
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Baytown Sun
Carla Rabalais
Anahwac
Scow Schooner Project
Benefit for Baytown officer and raffle fundraiser
A fundraiser to offset medical costs for Baytown police officer Ricky Ibarra will be held today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Anthony's Automotive, 808 Nazro, Baytown, hosted by Mark Rios. Plates cost 7 dollars with chicken, sausage, rice and beans. proceeds go to the Ibarra family. Tickets for a Sportsman's Raffle benefit Bay Area Homeless Services go on sale today at C&D Grocery Bakery, 2517 Market St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a Honda Fourtrax Rancher 4X4 as grand prize. drawing Aug 36 at noon at 3405 Wisconsin St. Second prize is a half-day Trinity Bay fishing trip. third prize a Remington 870 shotgun. Donation info: 281-838-0831 or 281-838-0880. The Methodist Hospital Blood Center hosts a blood drive today at San Jacinto Mall, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Community Room. Donors 17+ and 120+ pounds. donors receive a T-shirt and Eagle Pointe pass.
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Rios
Bay Area Homeless Services Agency
C&d Grocery
Market St
Wisconsin St
Trinity Bay
Robert Karra
Gall
Methodist Hospital Blood Center
San Jacinto Mall
Olivia Duffey
Duffey
Eagle Pointe
Police arrest in Baytown traffic stop for cocaine found
A 42-year-old Baytown man was arrested Thursday at the intersection of Gentry Street and Lee Drive after police found one tenth of a gram of cocaine in his car during a traffic stop. Bond was set at 5000 dollars.
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Gentry Street
Lee Drive
Vehicle hits pedestrian on highway and flees
A 43-year-old woman was struck on the shoulder of North Highway 146 just after 10 30 p m by a small white SUV that knocked her down with its side view mirror and then fled the scene. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Baytown Man Arrested After Traffic Stop For Marijuana
A 25-year-old Baytown man was stopped for driving without lights in the 6900 block of Bayway Drive at 1 30 a m Friday. Police found four tenths of an ounce of marijuana in the car and his license was suspended. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance.
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Bayway Drive
Robberies Reported In Baytown Courtyard Incident
A 26 year old Baytown woman says three men robbed her in the apartment complex courtyard on James Bowie Drive at 1 40 a.m. Friday stealing $6. Baytown police logged nine alarms and multiple incidents from Thursday to Friday including robberies and assaults. Crime Stoppers offers cash tips to anonymous callers at 281 427 TIPS.
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