Storm and Hurricane Time at Galveston Meeting
Wanda Orton reports from Galveston where Davis Renton meteorologist and other officials discuss the long lull since a major Texas hurricane, the risks of subsidence and high tides, and the urgency of public awareness and evacuation planning.
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Chamber
Exxon
Wanda Orton
Galveston
Liggtown
Chamber Af
Davis Renton
National Countre Weather Service
Texas
Carla
Benton
Gulf of Mexico
Wading Pool Drain Delay At Baytown Complex
Baytown Parks Director Bobby Rountree says the opening of the Baytown Sports Complex wading pool is postponed due to a drain issue. A replacement is on order and the pool will reopen once the new drain arrives. American Legion Post 456 meets at Villa Marina Apartments. Swimming lessons registration for ages 1 to 5 is Friday 1 to 5 pm at the Community Building. call 427-7477 for details.
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Baytown
Bobby Rountree
American Legion
Charles Kilgore
American Legion Post 456
Villa ‘Marina
Baytown Parks and, Recreation Department
Weather And Tides Baytown Forecast Includes Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy and warm through Friday with a 20 percent chance of afternoon and evening thundershowers. Low temperatures dip, highs Friday near 90. Baytown tides list highs around 12:20 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., low tides near 4:10 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. Sunset at 8:18 p.m. Weak tides noted.
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Baytown
Fragmented Readable Snippets From Local Pages
Local column fragments mention Celia Sheffield arousing classroom career thoughts plus assorted brief notes. Betsy Brack greets warmly while Rigby jokes about tea. James Eilis wakes from a dream and Lisa Crow soaks up sun. Perry Smith introduces Susan Curry as coworker. Weldon Jones, Byron Jones and P J Kuehn attend multiple trials. Herbert Bishop described as a reliable fixture. Doris Ashcraft laments pay, Ellen Caffey appears in bluebird attire.
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Celia Sheffield
Betty Brack
L. A
Rigby
James
Slick
Eilis
Lisa Crow
Dannie
Strickiin
Perry Smith
Susan Curry
Weldon Jones
Byron Jones
Political breach widens over Cypress Creek bridge dispute
Baytown report notes Harris County Judge Jon Lindsay dissents as Commissioners Court votes 4-1 to hire a consultant and consider using 1975 bond funds for a Cypress Creek bridge. Lindsay calls the plan a potential conflict of interest and argues bond money should repair existing bridges. He warns the Cypress Creek project may become a bridge to nowhere and affect future bond elections.
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Harris County
Jon Lind
Comsay
Baytown Wednes
Missioners Court
Can
Houston
Lindsay
Stou
Hat Commission
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Commissioners Court Bridge
Eckel
Torest
Cypress Creek
Ing
Commissioners Court
Cypress Creek Bridge
Baytown
Five Houston officers fired in death of man
Five Houston police officers were dismissed after the body of Joe Campos Torres, 25, was found in Buffalo Bayou in early May. Officer Terry Denson faces murder charges. Police Chief Bond considered mediation on misconduct issues and a potential special grand jury was discussed. The district attorney opposed the grand jury idea, citing politics risk.
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Houston
Civil Service
Terry W. Denson
Joe Campos
Torres
Buffalo Bayou
Denson
Bond
Msi
Fred Hofheinz
Harris County Dist
Carol Vance
Concrete pour plan shifts on Baker Road toward bridge
Concrete work will move to the cant side of Geode Crees Street and begin pouring from near Baked Road toward the bridge. Crews aim to pour every other day weather permitting, with optimism that steady pace will yield strong results.
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Geode Crees Stredim
Baked Road
Cine
Baker Road
Baker
Decker Drive
Gate Creek Stream
Bob Cline
Cline
Nice Little Rabbit Not OV Harvey Attack Rabbit
NEW YORK AP ASPCA warns on Harvey the attack rabbit named Durplars kept by the society after biting six people. Harvey was seized by the ASPCA and handed to the Department of Health for observation before possible return. Officials say he may not be adopted and could be kept to protect premises. Harvey is described as a gray and white adult rabbit, noted as cranky and biting people within hopping distance. It is unclear if licensing applies to attack animals.
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Benton
Volbrecht
National Weather Service
Houston
Volbrécht
Ude
New York
ASPCA
Durplars
Harvey
Atteck
Ol- Society
Aix
Gordon Wright
Animal ‘Society
Harvey Wayer
Department of Health
Wright
Assen Bulletin on South Moluccan Terrorists Fire Scene
South Moluccan terrorists opened fire today near a hijacked train in Assen Netherlands as police maintained day and night observation. Justice Ministry spokeswoman confirmed authorities and TV tower was targeted.
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Assen
Netherlands
Tovers
Justice Minis Iy
How Could You Do This To Me World Tennis Final Disrupted
A Pearce Street Journal arcade tale shows an avid sports fan furious at his wife for interrupting his World Tennis Championship final viewing. The couple argued briefly before the husband resumed watching the decisive match of the championship.
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Pearce Street Journal
Ram
Baytown Slogan Contest Winner Showcases City Pride
Baytown Beautify Association chose Jane Ravlston's slogan Baytown's beauty, it's your duty as the winner from 00 entries. Second place went to Pat Chastain and third to Jennifer Walker. Judges included Noon Pilot Club directors. many entries urged cleanliness and pride with varied phrasing.
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Muriel Scott
Baytown
Jane Ravlston
Shady Hill
Beautify Baytown Association
Ard
Baytown Glear
Jennifer Walker
3603
Fleming
Samilyn Savage
Sierre
Laura ‘Brittan
Mockingbird
Noon Pilot Club
Myrtle Hudgins
Ferry Road
Pat Chastain
REL Band to welcome Doc Severinsen for 10th annual concert
Baytown hosts Doc Severinsen with the Robert E. Lee Symphonic Band for a two day concert on June 17 and 18 at 8 a.m. Tickets are 3 dollars and available from any band member or by calling 427 6581. Severinsen, NBC Tonight Show trumpeter, has performed with REL Band 15 times since 1962 and previously in 1967 49 and 1971 78.
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Doc Severinsen
Baytown
Robert E. Lee
NBC
Johnny Carson
REL
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