Baytown Family Survives Hurricane Emily Vacation Trip
Dolli and Harland Thomason of Baytown celebrated their 30th anniversary with their 14 year old Hayden in a tropical island resort. The family spent substantial time in a hurricane shelter as Emily disrupted plans. Dolli notes Gulf Coast storms. Hayden values first international trip. they discuss risk and timing in July.
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Baytown
Cazumel’s
Dolli
Harland Thomason
Hayden
Emily
Dolli Thomason
Thomason
Thomason Interiors
Hayden Thomason
Corpus Christi
Galveston
Gulf Coast
Sessions a chance to serve It wouldn't be much of a stretch to say State Rep Wayne Smith is a little overworked
State Rep Wayne Smith of Baytown, serving since 2002, faces his sixth special session as Gov Perry calls another on school finance. Smith, arriving for a weekend break, says he is not tired and remains grateful for the chance to work. House discussions resume Monday as lawmakers navigate repeated special sessions.
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Wayne Smith
Baytown
Rick Perry
Smith
Texas
Associated Press
Harry Cabluck
Steve Ogden
R-Bryan
Austin
Wanda Mitchell
Mitchell
Governors take political risks when calling special sessions
A report from Austin notes Gov. Rick Perry has held six special sessions, using the power to press issues while acknowledging the gamble between major political payoff and potential failure. Analysts say the governor bears the blame or credit, while the Legislature faces prestige hits if it falters.
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Austin
Rick Perry
Texas
Bay Area Heritage Society sells limited edition ornament
The Bay Area Heritage Society offers a 3 1/4 inch red ornament featuring a black and white 1950s Texas Avenue photograph. Price is 10 dollars, 9 dollars for orders before August 15, with brass display stands available for 2 dollars. Proceeds fund restoration at Republic of Texas Plaza Park.
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Bay Area Heritage Society
Texas Avenue
Baytown
Wybra Holland
Ashbel
Holland
Gordon's Jewelers
Baytown Historical Museum
W. Defoe Avenue
Republic of Texas
Visi
Chamber forum boosts Baytown business networking at TAMACC expo
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown members attend TAMACC 30th Annual Convention and Business Expo in Houston. A Procurement Roundtable Networking Seminar will feature Wal Mart General Motors Verizon Wireless Univision Radio and more. About 150 exhibitors and 4500 attendees expected. expo is free.
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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of
Greater
Baytown
Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce
Houston
Ruben F. de Hoyos
Hispanic Chamber
Tamacc
de Hoyos
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Baytown
Wal- Mart
General Motors
Verizon Wireless
Univision Radio
Carlos Mendoza
Mendoza
Garth Road exit widening delayed amid rain
TxDOT officials say the eastbound Garth Road exit ramp on Interstate 10 will stay closed until Tuesday due to wet weather. Todd Corbin, assistant area engineer, notes asphalt work cannot proceed in rain and that the delay pushes the original Friday completion. A slope failure at Wade Road exit on I-10 is under investigation with no new timeline.
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Garth Road
Texas Department of Transportation
Todd Corbin
Txdot
Corbin
Wade Road
Interstate 10
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