Joe Christie’s Budget Probes Highlight Texas House Senate Bills
In Baytown coverage, former Sen. Joe Christie discusses a study committee’s findings and bills from the 63rd legislature. He references an $83 million annual revenue loss, a taxpayer watchdog stance, and measures on campaign finance, bail bonds licensing, and a groundwater bill affecting Baytown. He notes an Exxon withdrawal issue and a Baytown Area Water Authority proposal, plus potential improvements in the controller’s office.
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Baytown
Flood drags on as drained streets clear and homes flood
By 7 p.m. flooding continued then receded after city crews opened the drain around 11 a.m. Residents say barricade signs washed from Highway 146 caused the backup. Water reached 13 to 15 inches in some garages and six inches inside homes. Families moved furniture and rugs to dry areas while rain persisted. Flood insurance in Baytown carries a minimum $25 premium with 32.5 per $1,000 for buildings up to 17,300 and 3.5 per $1,000 for contents with a 13 day waiting period. Deductibles listed are 200 or 2 percent.
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Charles C. Guidry
S. Cirele
Baytown
Drama Post Gloria Smalley Named Workshop Director
Bay town sage manager for the summer drama workshop at Southwest Texas State University is announced as drama post holder.
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Gloria Smalley
Baytown
Southwest Texas State University
Free Kittens Available by Phone After 5 PM
Free white part Persian kittens are offered to anyone who calls 422 2209 after 5 p m or on weekends.
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United Nations
First Avenue
46Th Street
New York
Exxon official warns of possible energy shortages and public policy steps
Exxon USA outlines a plan to manage potential summer shortages and longer term gaps over the next three to four years. The executive advocates government priority setting, possible mandatory controls with review, and emphasizes consumer well being while Exxon states it will allocate current supply fairly among existing customers.
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Exxon USA
Exxon
USA
Townsman sets need correction for shock issue
RCA advises owners of its Townsman portable color TV models to keep sets off until the company fixes an electrical shock problem. The report lists multiple other world events and notes on politics, sport, and notable designs from the era.
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New York
RCA Corp
Evacuations as Lake Livingston releases water risk dam damage
Residents flee as Lake Livingston releases water to prevent structural damage to the dam. J C Carlton of TRA says release is necessary. Liberty County sheriff Buck Echols notes uncertainty about impact while hundreds seek refuge in Cleveland and Liberty. San Jacinto County reports about 300 evacuees heading to Coldspring and Shepherd.
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Liberty County
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No Pattern In Traffic City Tolls
Traffic fatalities in Texas major cities show uneven changes with Dallas up 40 percent from last June, Beaumont down sharply, and statewide deaths up 3 percent. Dallas warns the pattern could yield over 190 highway deaths this year as radar enforcement doubles to sixteen units.
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Tex
Dallas
Beaumont
Texas Department of Public Safety
John Squier
Texas
Dr Henry Dismukes completes clinical bacteriology course
Dr Henry Dismukes of 4601 Decker completed a clinical bacteriology and mycology workshop for veterinarians and veterinary technicians at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in College Station.
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Henry Dismukes
Decker
Texas A&m University
College of Veterinary Medicine
College Station
Flood risks rise as bay swells eight inches say officials
Harris County Civil Defense head Harry V. Conroy warned that dam and bay water could flood usual low areas and close several roads though tides are lower than in April. An evacuation order was issued for areas below the river upon request as rainfall and tides threaten the Highway 0 crossing.
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Harry V. Conroy
Harris County Civil Defense Office
Conroy
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