Smith Cain face runoff for Texas state House District 128
Texas state representative Wayne Smith and Deer Park attorney Briscoe Cain face a runoff after Cain narrowly missed 50 percent in the District 128 Republican primary. Cain 8,339 votes or 48.01 percent. Smith 7,568 votes or 43.57 percent. Melody McDaniel 1,462 votes. Runoff May 24. early voting May 16-20. voter registration deadline April 25. Smith vows to campaign door to door to win the runoff.
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Barbers Hill unveils standout new practice facility
Barbers Hill High School reveals a modern practice facility praised as second to none, highlighting improved training space and program visibility for the upcoming season. A stretch of upgrades aims to boost athlete development and community pride.
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Obituaries of Michael Garner Lewis Venegas and Greer
Obituary notices list Michael E. Garner Edna Ray Lewis Carlos Ramon Venegas James Mathew Victory and Janna Marie Greer as recently deceased figures. The brief notices announce their passing and honor their memories.
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Bible Verse Baptismal Call Urges Repentance Nearing Heaven
A Bible verse notes John the Baptist calling people to repent as the kingdom of heaven nears. The brief message emphasizes preparation and spiritual urgency in early ministry.
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Motto Placed On Baytown Fire Dept Ladder Truck
Baytown Fire Department installed the national motto In God We Trust on its new 100-foot ladder truck with plans to display decals on other vehicles. City Manager Rick Davis, Fire Chief Shon Blake, and Local 1173 president Mark Medrano touted the effort as a broad civic and national initiative funded by the union. City Hall displays to follow.
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Harris County to sample wells near Highlands from waste pits funds
Harris County Pollution Control Services will groundwater test wells in Lynchburg and San Jacinto Oaks using settlement funds from the San Jacinto Waste Pits case. San Jacinto River Coalition leaders credit county action and note EPA inaction. The 2014 verdict found International Paper not liable, while McGinnes Industrial and Waste Management settled for 29.2 million, with state and county each receiving about 10 million.
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Harris County constable runoff set for May 24
Harris County Precinct 3 voters head to a runoff after a nine candidate Democratic primary. Sherman Eagleton led with 3,678 votes or 19.85 percent, facing Michel Pappillion who had 2,860 votes or 15.44 percent. Eagleton, Baytown resident and 23-year law enforcement veteran, says the department is breaking and pledges accountability and human values.
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Gore Peal triumph in Chambers County primary vote
Chambers County voters chose to keep County Attorney Scott Peal over rival Alex Bill III by 78.57 to 21.43 percent after all 13 precincts reported in the primary on Tuesday. Peal thanked voters and said he would continue serving.
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