Texas Republicans sweep runoff in governor race and more
In Texas the Republican slate dominates after Gov Perry retires with a wide runoff win by John Cornyn over Stockman Dewhurst and Patrick. George P Bush cruises to land commissioner nomination as Wendy Davis rises in a Democratic governor bid. The state marks a high turnout primary amid a renewed conservative outlook.
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Austin
Texas
Rick Perry
Wendy Davis
Perry
George P. Bush
George W. Bush
Florida
Jeb Bush
Ted Cruz
U.S. Senate
Senate
U.S
John Cornyn
Local candidates vie in tight statewide races
At about 10 p.m. multiple candidates with local ties contested statewide and regional contests. U.S. Senate hopeful Dwayne Stovall showed third place behind incumbent John Cornyn while Pat Kasprzak trailed in a crowded 12‑way Republican field. Barry Smitherman conceded with too few votes for a runoff. Brent Perry trailed in Texas House District 129 though votes remained to determine final standing.
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U.S. Senate
Dwayne Stovall
Baytown
Liberty County
John Cornyn
U.S. House of Representatives
Pat Kasprzak
Crosby
Ners
Texas
Barry Smitherman
Highlands
Ross S. Sterling High School
Brent Perry
Robert E. Lee High School
Couple to file formal complaint against Baytown police
Jodi White and Christopher White say they will file a formal complaint after Baytown officers used Tasers outside JB's Reception Hall during a disturbance at a 1-year-old birthday party. Both were charged with disorderly conduct after responding officers ended the event.
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Houston
Baytown
Jodi White
Christopher White
W. Baker Road
Student charged with assault at Gentry Junior School
A 13 year old student at Gentry Junior School was charged with assault after injuring two classmates in two incidents at the Archer Road campus last week. Police say the injuries included a red swelling on the neck and the incident may involve gang recruitment. The student faces discipline under the District's Student Code of Conduct.
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Gentry
Archer Road
Kathy Clausen
Cedar Bayou 146 clearing for larger cargo vessels
Cedar Bayou near the Highway 146 bridge is being cleared and leveled not for new construction but to prepare for much larger vessels. Chambers County official Rusty Senac notes plans to raise utility lines along a route via FM 565 to FM 3180 toward Mont Belvieu to accommodate oversized cargo.
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Cedar Bayou
Highway 146
Baytown
Mont Belvieu
Chambers County
Rusty Senac
FM 565
Senac
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