War alters holiday views in Baytown interview series
Nine Baytown residents share mixed reactions to the post 9 11 war environment. Mary Ward a local secretary notes a growing awareness of a nation at war while others reflect on life’s fragility and uncertainty. Rosario Campos of Pasadena describes war as a new experience and works as a Salvation Army bell ringer assigned to an Army unit.
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Baytown
Bush
Rosario Campos
Pasadena
Salvation Army
Bayland Ship store clash over stalled marina plan
Baytown officials debate the failed Ship's Store at Bayland Island amid a grand convention center hotel plan that never materialized. Harbormaster Chmielewski, who ran the marina, recalls lack of city contracts and a 24 hour store that shut after 45 days.
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Baytown
Bayland Island
Claude
Harbormaster
Chmielewski
Monte Mercer
Ninfa’s
Ninfa's
Mercer
Lottery Draws Jackpot Numbers For Saturday
Saturday lottery results show Lotto numbers 36 48 22 35 43 54 and Pick 3 sequence 1 2 1. No further prize details provided in this fragment.
Father's Day Massacre drives deep veto rift in Texas politics
Five months after Governor Rick Perry vetoed a record 82 bills on June 17, ill will lingers among Democrats and doctors who say the mass of vetoed measures harmed health policy and state governance. Critics say Perry acted without warning while defenders tout restraint against excessive regulation.
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Austin
Rick Perry
Perry
Judith Zaffirini
Laredo
George W. Bush
Craig Eiland
Galveston
Bush
Associated Press
Preston Smith
Kathy Walt
Texas
Clean Coal Technology Council
Eiland
Linda L. Burk
Dallas
Texas Department
Baytown Christmas On Texas Avenue Weekend Kickoff
Baytown gears up for the annual Christmas on Texas Avenue festival this Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. The historic Goose Creek Association of merchants aims to fill Texas Avenue from the Oak Tree to North Main and parts of Defoe Street with entertainment and holiday shopping.co chairs Judy Wheat and Joe Wheat expect a strong turnout as shops showcase decorated windows and doorways. Food booths will offer turkey legs funnel cakes and Greek desserts while vendors sell holiday gifts. See Page 3A for more details.
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Baytown
Texas Avenue
Goose Creek
Oak Tree
Main Street
Defoe Street
Cochairman
Judy Wheat
Terri Presley
Goose Creek Emporium
Joe Wheat
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