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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 2006
Page
5
National weather brief notes thunderstorms moving from the Great Lakes to the midsection with storms in South Texas. Heat expected in the Southeast and Southwest regions with forecast highs and lows provided for selected cities.
Houston faced a major deluge as 10 to 11 inches of rain swamped Harris County. Residents like William Rufus salvaged belongings from flooded homes while Gov. Perry prepped National Guard and rescue assets but none were deployed. About 300 residents were rescued as crews aided stranded motorists.
Lawrence announced a nine member body to govern the San Jac project, four from the BHA board and five citizens. The move follows the BHA transferring control at Baytown officials' urging amid HUD Inspector General criticisms of fund transfers and recordkeeping, with former executive director Eiland having resigned last month. Wallace remained optimistic about the project's prospects.
Veterans honor Exxon Mobil and its employees for sustained war effort support since World War II. The Humble refinery produced high octane aviation gasoline and chemicals, with Baytown plants supplying toluene and butadiene for explosives and rubber. The ceremony highlighted women workers in the 1940s and postwar reemployment for veterans, noting ongoing medical benefits and salary support for troops deployed in Desert Storm and Iraq.
Van Os attacks rising gas prices and homeowners insurance and issues subpoenas to firms as he presses an AG bid. He highlights election against Abbott and Libertarian Jon Roland on November 7 with Abbott touting law and tax defending records. Van Os cites 30 years in labor law and a 2004 Texas Supreme Court run.
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