Special session boosts lobbyists as Texas lawmakers tackle school finance
Lobbyists for schools gambling alcohol and tobacco groups have spent millions this year to influence the Texas special session on school finance. Estimates show between 6.1 and 13.1 million to date from these groups, with umbrella education groups and school districts adding 2.9 to 6.2 million. Gambling and tobacco interests report 3.2 to 6.9 million, as officials weigh property tax reform and potential new revenue sources.
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Gas prices surge to near two dollar mark nationwide
A Lundberg Survey shows a ten cent rise in U S gas prices over two weeks, lifting the national average to about 1.96 per gallon. Analysts cite tight supplies and rising demand as factors, with crude oil at a 13 year high near 40 dollars a barrel as war tensions loom.
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Baytown Police Beat Sees Multiple Drug and Traffic Arrests
A Baytown man, 26, was arrested for alleged possession of 0.3 grams of crack cocaine after a traffic stop on Market Street. A man, 25, was booked for public intoxication and later found with 10 Soma pills, changing charges to dangerous drugs. A 44 year old Baytown woman faced arrest after being found intoxicated with two bottles of medication including six grams of alprazolam. A 34 year old Baytown man was arrested at the Baytown Marina for possession of 4.1 grams of marijuana. A Dayton woman and Highlands man were cited for lane violation and to identify respectively, with the latter facing alleged crack cocaine possession. From Saturday to Sunday Baytown police logged 147 calls. Police Bear summarizes Baytown Police Dept. reports.
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