Cain lawsuit targets law restricting campaign video use
Deer Park attorney Briscoe Cain seeks a temporary injunction in Houston District Court to block enforcement of a state law banning use of House recordings in political ads. Cain argues the statute is unconstitutional and plans to use content to show Smith’s contradictions. Early runoff voting starts Monday for District 128 with Baytown Center as nearest site and hours 7 am to 7 pm.
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Bike riders attacked by three women on Garth Road
Two cyclists riding along Garth Road were taunted by a Chevrolet Impala with three women. The car followed to a parking lot where the women exited and punched the cyclists. One woman displayed a knife and threatened harm, but no stabbing occurred.
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Burglaries Reported Across Baytown Areas
A Pamela Street home was entered through an unlocked sliding door between 7 a.m. and 3 45 p.m. Tuesday with a game console, shoes, four gold watches and two gold chains stolen. A Woodstone Drive home was burgled by pushing in the garage door, with a TV, Spring Air card, game console and a money jug taken. A Northwood block auto theft was reported, and a Kia Spectra stolen from an North Alexander Drive lot was recovered in Shepherd by the San Jacinto County Sheriff, driver identified as 33-year-old Kassey Lynn Jordan of Highlands. Baytown police notes and tips information.
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Mont Belvieu approves 13.5 million dollar bond plan
Mont Belvieu City Council approved publication of Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation totaling 13.5 million dollars for Hackberry Detention and Park, Senior Center, conversion of the old Senior Center, Animal Shelter, and multiple waterline and street projects. The panel also annexed 53 acres, approved plats for Villages of Champions Gates Section 3 and Magnolia Landing No 1, and backed a 2.4 million rehab of West Winfree financed by city industry and county thirds.
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Conservative clash as Smith and Cain vie in Texas House race
Cain, backed by anti establishment groups, challenges Smith who built local ties and a record on border security and tax cuts. Cain argues Smith votes against grassroots conservatism while Smith touts veteran status and fiscal restraint amid a low turnout rematch. The suit over House video use adds a legal angle to the campaign dynamics.
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