Barr skips House hearing in Mueller report dispute
Attorney General William Barr refused to attend a House hearing on the Mueller Trump Russia report. Democrats accuse Barr of lying to Congress and consider holding him in contempt. The standoff includes a demand for the full redacted report and underlying evidence, risking a court battle.
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Florida
Charlie Crist
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Bond details outline tax impact and project scope
Charlene Piggott GCCISD tax services director says the proposed 335 million bond could raise the highest tax rate by 11.5 cents but would rise gradually as bonds are sold. Dombrowa notes homestead exemptions affect homeowner taxes. The plan funds technology 49.7 million, safety 3.7 million, athletics 12 million, new construction 155.3 million, repairs 114.8 million, with 40 million in reductions from prior proposal. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm Saturday. locations on Page 4 or HarrisVotes.com.
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Dombrowa
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TransDend
Harrisvotes.com
ExxonMobil expands Baytown polymer unit and boosts U.S. economy
ExxonMobil funded an Ernst & Young study showing 2017 contributions of over 43 billion to U.S. GDP and nearly 177000 jobs. Baytown officials tout the 2 billion polymer expansion as a catalyst for local growth, job creation, and regional petrochemical leadership, with new Vistamaxx and linear alpha olefins capacity.
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Ernst & Young
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United States
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Baytown
Brandon Capetillo
Capetillo
Relay For Life
United Way
Tracey Wheeler
B.J. Simon
West Chambers County
Gulf Coast
Baytown Youth Fair celebrates family passion for pigs
Rosslyn Gleason describes a family affair as Hayes Gleason prepares to show a pig named Sparkle at the Baytown Youth Fair. Ryland Hicks and Cody Gleason recall long participation with the fair, while Hayes emphasizes spending time with relatives and animals over competition.
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Ryland Hicks
Hicks
Baytown
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Cody Gleason
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Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Breakout Series with Zane Williams
The Baytown youth fair features a bull riding showing Saturday with 14 riders advancing to the championship short round after a 6:30 p.m. start. Zane Williams performs after the event with gates at 5:30 p.m. Pre sale tickets are 15 dollars and 20 dollars at the door. Autographs will be offered and practice for kids beforehand.
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Pearl Ostrum Bays 93 of Baytown dies in 2019
Pearl Ostrum Bays 93 of Baytown died April 29 2019 in Baytown born October 1 1925 in Coady Texas now Baytown to Ollie L Ostrum Sr and Ruby Lane Ostrum preceded in death by husband Chester Bays son Robert Bays granddaughter Rebecca Bays Keen brothers Ollie L Ostrum Jr William Wooster Ostrum sister Frances Jeanette Purvis survived by daughter Janice and Nathan Bracey Baytown grandchildren Shelli Bryant Troy Todd Lopez Scylla Dustin Lopez Calien Brandon Bays Carly 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandson 21 nieces and nephews services were held with visitation April 27 2019 memorial May 4 2019 at Crespo Jirrell Funeral Home Chapel donations to Alzheimer's Association St Jude Hospital or Baytown Evening Pilot Club. Cremation services available.
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Troy
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Scylla
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Calien
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Carly
Leander
Crespo & Jirrell Funeral Home
Alzheimer’s Association
St. Jude Hospital
Evening Pilot Club
Anthony Ledet obituary and family tribute in Houston
Anthony Ledet born August 10 1957 in New Iberia Louisiana died April 28 2019 after illness He served four years in the army and four in the navy He worked at Shell Oil Deer Park He enjoyed hunting fishing and making jerky He leaves two daughters Toni Ledet and Rhonda Jackson one son Kerryn Ledet three grandchildren Bryanna Rashard Kalani two sisters Patricia Green Clara Jones and a brother Joseph Ledet Funeral services will be May 4 2019 at 11 am at Willie C McDuffie Memorial Chapel Houston Texas
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Tony) Ledet
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Rosharon
Texas
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Houston
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Baytown
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Rashard
Kalani
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Silvia
Clara Jones
Patricia Green
Willie C. McDuffie
Joshua Rideau of Baytown dies after cancer battle
Joshua Alton Rideau born December 7, 1987 in Baytown passed away April 26 2019 after a courageous cancer fight. He was son of Jemma Lewis Upshaw and Calvin Rideau. A memorial service is set for May 4 2019 at 10 a.m. at Abiding Faith Church 8203 John Martin Rd Baytown 77521.
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Baytown
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Calvin Rideau
Josh
Abiding Faith Church
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