M&A Enthusiasm Lifts Markets Ahead of Fed Decision
Wall Street edged higher on news of multi billion dollar deals from Phelps Dodge for Inco and Falconbridge, and Arcelor’s $33 billion bid by Mittal Steel, plus J and J buying Pfizer’s consumer unit for 16.6 billion. Investors remain cautious awaiting the Federal Reserve rate decision.
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Finley shares thoughts on communication after Final Whistle event
Jim Finley, former Sun managing editor, discusses continuing outreach and a lunch date, noting the idea of free information is not feasible for all. He praises the concept of staying connected with loved ones after the Final Whistle has blown and mentions the free tortilla soup being enjoyable. For details contact Jay at 281-428-2712 or eshbach ev net.
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Eshbach
Congress questions Bush signing statements legality
Senate inquiry opens into Bush signing statements that reserve the right to ignore laws he signs. Specter leads hearings on executive power claims, warrantless taps, and lawmakers’ concerns over 750 statutes. Critics say courts rely on legislative intent, while the White House cites precedent from Jackson to Clinton.
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Baytown’s Beal eyes next Miss Texas USA title
Beal, Baytown’s beauty, has modeled since age 14 with Neal Hamil Agency and Ikon in New York. She volunteers as a patient pal at Texas Children’s Hospital, aids breast cancer awareness, attends University of Houston Downtown, and aims to be an orthodontist inspired by her dental consultant mother. She plans to compete in next year’s Miss Texas USA pageant.
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Bay Area
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University of Houston- Downtown
Man shoots self at cemetery in Baytown
Baytown police responded to a shots fired call at Cedar Crest Cemetery. A 52 year old man lay wounded from a 12 gauge shotgun, taken by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann. He offered no reason for the self inflicted wound. condition unknown. A separate domestic dispute left a girlfriend and boyfriend with minor injuries and property damage. A warrant will be filed and criminal mischief charges accepted.
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Cedar Crest Cemetery
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Drunk Driver Causes Baytown Crash At Busy Intersection
Baytown police said a man driving a car intoxicated ran a red light at North Pruett and Park Street, colliding with an SUV Saturday night. Both drivers had minor injuries and were treated at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. The intoxicated driver was charged with DWI alcohol.
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Park Street
Baytown
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
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Baytown Police respond to 130 calls in 24 hours
Baytown Police handled 130 calls from 6 a.m. June 25 to 6 a.m. June 26, including alarms, three assaults, one auto burglary, three building burglaries, 17 disturbances, three shots fired, four thefts, two major accidents and one minor accident. Crime Stoppers offers cash tips at 281-427-TIPS.
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