City replies to Baytown suit over police custody death
Baytown officials respond to a 20 million lawsuit filed by Kenneth Graves’ mother. City Attorney Randy Strong says the city will deny responsibility for Graves who died after being handcuffed and restrained in a police car after a disturbance at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital on September 22, 1985. An autopsy cited asphyxia due to neck trauma, with PCP in Graves’ blood. no officers indicted by a Harris County grand jury. The suit seeks 10 million in actual damages and 10 million in punitive damages. the city will file a formal answer within weeks.
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Texans urged to support Homeport
Southeast Texas Rep Mac Sweeney said the Texas delegation should press for a Gulf Coast homeport citing national security and oppose endorsing ports in less strategic locations. The House rejected start-up money 241 190 for Navy porting plans and most lawmakers backed moving ahead with Staten Island and Everett ports.
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Highlands Readies July 4 Buckeye Donkey Ball Day
Highlands Chamber of Commerce sponsors Buckeye Donkey Ball with real donkeys for a July 4 event at the Minor League Ball Field on Canal Street. Highland Fire Department vs Crosby Fire Department play at 1 p.m. Tickets 3 dollars in advance, 4 dollars at the gate, under-6 free. Food booths, crafts, games, and a fireworks display by Zambelli Brothers to close the day. Donations encouraged to cover fireworks costs. For info call Carol Moyers or Judy Barrow.
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