Gillum acquittal prompts call to redefine occupancy ordinance
Roxanne Gillum's acquittal in Baytown's Municipal Court leads city officials to consider redefining "occupancy" in the Brownwood Ordinance. The six jurors concluded the term should imply a more permanent presence, as discussions continue among city attorneys and the council.
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David Byford
Roxanne Gillum
Raymond T. Donnelly
Baytown
Brownwood
Gary Smith
Gillum
Bayshore Drive
Brownwood Subdivision
Applebe to lead Liberty County Sheriff post in January
Liberty County, facing a drug abuse problem, plans policy changes under incoming sheriff Fleet E.W. Sonny Applebe. He aims to end radar traffic enforcement, expand resident deputy coverage, and boost patrols on lonely roads to curb crime, especially drug-related issues, while improving response times.
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Peggy Walsh-Sarnecki
Dayton
Liberty County
E.W
Sonny Applebe
Applebe
Houston
Liberty
Liber
Texas
Harris County
Pearce Street Journal Prolonged Distance
A mother frets over her daughter leaving for college and the first year away from her own phone, reflecting worry and homesickness in a brief personal moment.
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Pearce Street Journal
Around Town Remarks and Personal Notations
Local notes record conversations and personal actions. Darlene Martin talks through emergencies while Vickie McNeal commits to buying a baking set for Misty. Nora Bonner pursues a Dutton image in Heath Dutton.Laverne Matherne and Napoleon greet neighbor Margaret Davis and Diane Krizak craft a birthday poem. Sharon Wagner and Darrell Davis display small daily gestures. Bernard Olive plans a shoe purchase risking a ticket. Kristina Kaye Abbott hosts a party while Brian Ab bott reports summer camp visits. Velma Sands shows helpful readiness.
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Darlene Martin
Vickie McNeal
Misty
Nora Bonner
Dutton
Heath Dutton
Laverne Matherne
Napoleon
Margaret Davis
Diane Krizak
Sharon Wagner
Darrell Davis
Bernard Olive
Kristina Kaye Abbott
Brian Paul Abbott
Velma Sands
Chamber speaker optimistic on small business growth
Donald Grose of the Small Business Administration told Baytown Chamber members that 98 percent of American businesses endure hardships, yet new opportunities in hi tech exports and government procurement emerge. He said the drive for independence remains irrepressible despite recession. Local coverage notes his district spans 32 Texas counties.
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Donald Grose
Small Business Association
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Chamber
Grose
Small firms face speedier growth and tougher problem solving
Growing small businesses must solve issues rapidly as growth accelerates. Grose notes that challenges that would have taken IBM months to resolve now demand quick action from smaller firms, compressing problem-solving timelines in today’s market.
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IBM
Lucas guilty plea described as formality in murder case
Henry Lee Lucas, convicted killer, pleaded not guilty at a July arraignment, described as a formality by Chambers County Sheriff Morris since the capital case limits plea options. Lucas, awaiting the death penalty, previously confessed to multiple murders and led investigators to alleged burial sites.
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David Byford
Anahuac
Henry Lee Lucas
W.G. “Dub Woods
253Rd District Court
Chambers County
Chuck” Morris
Morris
Lucas
South Carolina
Old River
Betty Choate
Mainland Savings & Loan
Wilbert Meche Jr
Chambers County Sheriff's Department
Weekend Weather Forecast With Scattered Showers
Partly cloudy skies expected through Sunday with a 30 percent rain chance Saturday evening rising to 40 percent Sunday. Highs near the Josw 90s and a Saturday night low around cn Winds variable and gusty during thunderstorms. Friday to Sunday records show a high of 92 degrees and a low of 7a degrees.
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Fram & Aim
Ta & Aum
Baytown to get 518.619 drink rebate
Baytown officials report a state tax rebate on mixed drink revenue collected during April through June. Harris County and nearby areas show totals with checks issued to qualifying entities. The state credits are part of a broader program distributing per cent rebates to Texas cities and counties.
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Baytown
Sua IQ
Bob Ballock
Seffioe
Harris County
Texas
Ceenive
Halimee
Tates
Landen
Liberty County
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Evelyn Dupree
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Oklahoma
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Carrie Pryor
Liberty Sheriff Post
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Applele
Smal Businesses
San Angelo
Georgetown
Highway 146
Mont
Belgieu
CAR Financing Headquarters
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ULI S AG
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Lone Star Bank
Alarandar
Fytn
Syta
Hoy
Sundal
Bok Police
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SAN Jacinto Ford
Baytown State Er
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