Ex-Mont Belvieu chief announces candidacy for sheriff
Former Mont Belvieu Police Chief Fred Dodd, 55, a Republican, formally announced his bid for Chambers County Sheriff at the courthouse lawn, aiming to bring dignity and leadership to the department. He will face incumbent Monroe Kreuzer in the GOP primary in March. Democrat Joe LaRive has also announced.
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Mont Belvieu
Anahuac
Fred Dodd
Chambers County
Dedica
Dodd
Monroe Kreuzer
Joe LaRive
Beaumont
Kreuzer
Ferry operations eyed as rail plans loom in Baytown area
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia Garcia schedules a Wednesday meeting to review the Lynchburg Ferry. With boats about 40 years old and annual operating costs at 1.6 million dollars for a 12-vehicle, 24/7 free service, officials weigh replacement options totaling around 2 million dollars and seek taxpayer-efficient use of the service.
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Lynchburg
Harris County
Sylvia Garcia
Baytown Sun
Keri Mitchell
Baytown
Houston
Mark Seegers
Garcia
Seegers
Crosby-Lynchburg Road
Redistricting lawsuits head to red court
After months of political drama over Texas district maps the redistricting battle moves to federal court. U S District Judge T J Ward in Marshall will hold a status conference and consider transfer for consolidated suits challenging the Oct 12 bill. The plan redefines districts 9 14 22 and 25 affecting Baytown and Houston area reps. The outcome could influence whether Baytown remains in a single district or is split further. SEE PAGE 28.
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Texas
Marshall
U.S
T. John Ward
U.S. District Court
Eastern District of Texas
Ward
Austin
Patrick Higginbotham
Lee Rosenthal
Houston
Baytown
Nick Lampson
Walter Farrell recalls Hughes flying boat debut anniversary
World War I veteran Walter Farrell recounts the 56th anniversary of Howard Hughes and his design launching the flying boat. The craft, a 320-foot wingspan behemoth powered by eight radial engines, could carry 700 plus people and heavy gear. The Spruce Goose flew for about a minute over Long Beach Harbor in 1947.
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Walter Farrell
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Farrell
Long Beach Harbor
California
Mont Belvieu
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