Port of Houston chair touts bright future at Chamber
Port of Houston Authority chair Jim Edmonds told Baytown Chamber members that the world's 10th largest port will grow greener and busier. He credited local leaders, noted rising demand due to Asian markets, and highlighted container shipping, job growth, and tax gains while praising NAFTA's impact on Texas.
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Port of Houston
Bright Future
Baytown
Jim Edmonds
Port of Houston Authority Board
Edmonds
Stephen DonCarlos
PHA
U.S
China
Tax break in store for seniors disabled in Harris County
Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved raising the senior and disabled residential property tax exemption to 160000 for 2008 from 156240, allowing many seniors to owe no county taxes on homesteads up to 200000 when combined with a 20 percent standard exemption. The measure also covers the Hospital District, Flood Control District, and Port Authority taxes, with notices due March 15. The court also approved 395000 in legal fees related to a Bible display removal case decided up to the Supreme Court.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
Harris County
Harris County Hospital
Harris County Flood Control District
Port of Houston Authority
Commissioners Court
Civil Courts
Houston
U.S. Supreme Court
Texas Avenue Oak Tree Median Expansion Set to Start
Baytown contractor Total Site Inc will begin the Texas Avenue Oak Tree Median and Paving Project this Thursday. The work repaves about a block, replaces drainage, and enlarges the oak island. Texas Avenue will close Felton to Pruett with eastbound detour to West Defoe and westbound detour to West Sterling until early April 2008.
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Texas Avenue
Baytown Total Site Inc
Felton
Pruett
West Defoe
West Sterling
Love, Mom and Dad and Nanny and Mamaw
A brief family notice celebrates affection from Love, Mom and Dad to Nanny and Mamaw. The snippet honors multiple generations with warm sentiment and kinship ties.
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Nanny
Baytown burglary spread hits several homes from Monday to Tuesday
Baytown police logged multiple burglaries across the city from Monday into Tuesday including a 1300 block North Alexander Drive break in between midnight and 230 a.m. A Baytown man was arrested after further investigation. Other burglaries reported on Quail Hollow East James Avenue and West Francis Street involved thefts of firearms electronics and jewelry with values listed. Police also noted 45 offense reports in the period and urged tips via Crime Stoppers.
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Baytown
North Alexander Drive
Quail Hollow
Raintree Apartments
Toshiba
East James Avenue
West Francis Street
City of Baytown
Crosby visits Austin to help daughter Mary Orton
Cindy recalls Bing Crosby flying from California to Austin to address the family issue with daughter Mary, who portrayed J.R. in Dallas. Childhood friend Kathy Grandstaff, an actress and author, notes close ties among families and Mary’s acting path alongside her parents. Wanda Orton, a retired Baytown Sun editor, is mentioned as a family connection.
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Cindy
Bing Crosby
California
Austin
Mary
Kathy Grandstaff
Kathy
J.R
Dallas
Wanda Orton
The
Baytown Sun
Baytown girl to celebrate 9th birthday with family ties
Daughter of Amie Martinez of Baytown celebrates her 9th birthday on March 5th. Grandparents Linda Tallent and Robert Everett of Baytown along with Steve Tallent and Danita Tallent of Old River and Cara Martinez of Baytown attend. Great grandparents Avis Reynolds, Ben Sharp, Dorthea Heard, Josefa Jiminez, and Leobarda Zepeda are mentioned. Special sister Cesarae Martinez and four cousins Mark Matthew Isaac and Ryan in England are noted.
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Amie Martinez
Baytown
Linda Tallent
Cesarae Martinez
Mark
Matthew
Isaac
Ryan
England
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