Hoffman wins best actor Oscar for Capote film
Philip Seymour Hoffman took the best actor Oscar for Capote, delivering a measured portrayal of Truman Capote. He thanked his mother for raising four children solo and urged the audience to celebrate with his family amid a night of corporate thrillers and standout wins. Clooney and Weisz also won supporting awards for Syriana and The Constant Gardener, as Brokeback Mountain missed acting prizes but earned a score.
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Keaton Smith Celebrates 7th Birthday in Baytown
Keaton Edward Smith turned seven on March 5 2006 in Baytown grandson of Hazel Smith and Gene Wied son of David Edward Smith and Donielle Wied. He is a first grade honor student who enjoys computer games GameCube and Robosapien 2. He likes Tech Deck Dudes playing Scrabble chess and checkers. His smile and laughter bring joy to loved ones.
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Bay wetlands hope to restore Galveston Bay health
A report notes bay pollutants from streets and lawns threaten marshlands that protect against erosion and floods. Galveston Bay Estuary Program and TCEQ back wetlands restoration with volunteers planting hundreds of acres yearly. Details at galvbay.org.
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Ballot to include two sales tax measures in Baytown districts
Baytown officials plan to place two sales tax initiatives on the ballot at Thursday’s meeting. Each district projects 750000 dollars annually if approved. CCPD proposes 10 more police officers 15 vehicles and 50 computers over five years. Fire EMS district schedules replacement programs and a 1.45 million dollar fire training facility.
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Texans urged to vote or sign independent petition
The article reports Texas voters should participate in the primary or sign an independent candidate petition. It notes turnout factors include prior election results registration numbers and early voting trends with 12.7 million registered statewide. Harris and Chambers counties feature key races and precinct sites listed for both parties.
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