Texas Economic Outlook Sees Slow 1986 87 Before 1988 Recovery
Texas faces continued decline through 1987 says Comptroller Bob Bullock. The forecast predicts 55,000 nonfarm jobs lost in 1986 with little improvement in 1987, and a turn to growth in 1988 as oil prices stabilize and drilling activity picks up, though energy sector losses are projected at 46,700 in 1986.
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Bob Bullock
Bullock
Texas
U.S
Judge denies Fordham bond and moves toward trial
Hearing stretched across three days with Baytown police detectives and a child psychiatrist testifying. Judge Robert Lowry certified the youth to stand trial as an adult shortly before noon Wednesday. Guarino appointed Houston attorney Roger Bridgewater to defend Fordham.
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Robert Lowry
Guarino
Houston
Roger Bridgewater
Fordham
Voting shows no Star Wars budget boost in 1987
Washington AP reports early voting in the House and Senate indicates President Reagan will not receive his requested Star Wars funding for fiscal 1987. The House Armed Services subcommittee approved about 3.6 billion for the SDI program, below Reagan's 5.4 billion request, as panels in both chambers shape the Pentagon budget for Oct. 1 start.
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Senate
Reagan
Congressional
Armed Services Research and Development Subcommittee
Armed Services Panels
Pentagon
Senate Armed Services Committee
YMCA Volunteers Praised For Service At Baytown
YMCA officials highlight volunteers who run day camps and skills camps with parent involvement to support programs. Clark notes activities from juggling and kite making to racquetball and golf while stressing the aim to keep youths engaged and within YMCA philosophy.
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Clark
YMCA
Baytown
San Jacinto Mall
Mrs. Hunt
Bridge named for Hartman gains highway honor
Harris County Commissioners Court backed Commissioner Jim Fontena's resolution to name the bridge after Fred Hartman. The Highway Commission approved the measure, honoring Hartman's three decades shaping Southeast Texas highways and his influence from Bay Town to Austin. Lanier, a Baytonian and former Baytown Sun employee, praised Hartman as a key advocate for Texas roads.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
Jim Fontena
Hartman
Commissioners Court
Highway Commission
Lanier
Baytonian
Baytown Sun
Texas
Bun Mays Beach Reopens Donor Named By County Official
Former county commissioner B Bun Mays is cited as the namesake for the revived Chambers beach project. Adair emphasizes Bun s Beach as the chosen name and highlights a safe, orderly environment with licensed security patrols and organized parking. Alcohol may be consumed but not sold. glass and firearms are prohibited. The beach sits in the county s only dry precinct.
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B. “Bun” Mays
Adair
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