Doubts rise over Ratcliffe as US intelligence chief pick
President Trump’s choice Rep. John Ratcliffe for national intelligence director faces questions about his thin national security background amid concerns over Russia election meddling and the balance of partisanship with expertise. Supporters cite his experience as congressman and former federal prosecutor while critics warn of narrowed nonpartisan oversight.
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Baytown Wrecker faces license issues amid contract terms
Baytown Wrecker Service keeps a valid state license but risks suspension if found guilty of violations within the next three years. The firm, under a city contract, charged for transfers and storage while insurance gaps were unresolved. City officials and police praised overall service despite four complaints since December.
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County Jails Struggle With Overcrowding and Offsite Housing
Hawthorne notes most out-of-county inmates are now housed in Polk County Livingston. Chambers County Jail operates at about 80 percent capacity with insufficient space for female prisoners averaging 25 in custody though capacity is 12. Beau mont jail accommodates male and female inmates including pre trial detainees and county sentence prisoners. Jefferson County owns the downtown Beaumont jail operated by LaSalle Corrections. The county plans a new justice center and jail with capacity 200 to 300, three years away.
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Baytown Back to School Fair Seeks Aid for Families
School officials outline eligibility for shoe program requiring guardian child relation proof residency and enrollment in a low income program. Accepted documents include food stamps TANF Baytown Housing Medicaid CHIPS free lunch SSI SSD and health cards. Barrett says any assistance is welcome to help families in need.
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Branson warns pound could hit parity with dollar on no-deal Brexit
Richard Branson warns Britain may crash out of the EU without a deal by October end risking the pound dropping to a dollar. With Boris Johnson as prime minister and a no-deal focus, economists fear a recession as tariffs bite and markets wobble. The currency has fallen from $1.50 post Brexit vote toward $1.22 as Johnson shores up Brexit plans.
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Dollar Rises Against Pound Yen and Peso
The dollar strengthened against the British pound, Japanese yen, and Mexican peso while it declined versus the euro and the Canadian dollar.
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