Alabama faces decision on trying Muhammad for Montgomery murder
After a Virginia jury convicting John Aen Muhammad and recommending death, Alabama prosecutors weigh whether to prosecute him in Montgomery for a Montgomery woman’s murder. Costs, appeals, and potential Virginia death sentence key factors guiding the decision.
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Virginia
John Aen Muhammad
Alabama
Montgomery
Ellen Brooks
Muharramad
Maryland
Louisiana
Muhammad
Terri Schiavo case stirs political intervention dispute
The Palm Beach Post reports Gov Bush pressures courts and seeks new judge amid a long legal fight over Terri Schiavo. Terri, in persistent vegetative state without a living will, faced tube removal after prior rulings. The article cites contention between Michael Schiavo and Terri's parents over malpractice proceeds and politics.
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Terri Schiavo
Gev. Bush
Ms. Schiavo
Pinellas County
Michael Schiavo
Schiavo
Connor
St. Petersburg Times
Mary
Bob Schindler
Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Fla
Michael Jackson Faces Serious Child Molestation Charges
The Post-Standard cautions against trivializing the allegations as entertainment. Michael Jackson stands accused of molesting a child, a grave charge that could lead to a trial with wide public attention and profound impact on the victim.
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Michael Jackson
Hollywood
Jackson
Post-Standard
Syracuse
Baytown Sun invites public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include a non publishing address and phone, and may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews baytown sun.com.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Garner Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
the Sun
P.O. Box
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Texas lottery and Robin Hood funding debate in Texas
Austin writer Dave McNeely outlines how the Texas lottery was never earmarked for public education and how, despite promises, it did not offset property taxes or fund schools as expected. The piece traces funding gaps, equalization, and shifts since 1993 1997 and 2003, noting officials’ cautions and political positions.
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Rick Perry
House Senate
George W. Bush
Ann Richards
Bush
Richards
California
Florida
Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Comptroller’ Offices
Texas
Today in History highlights and events on November 29
Highlights recount Johnson naming a Warren Commission after Kennedy's assassination. Notable past events include Sand Creek massacre deaths, Byrd South Pole flight, McNamara's exit, Natalie Wood drowning, Cary Grant's death, George Harrison's death, and broader political and narcotics votes.
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Earl Warren
Kennedy
Colorado
Sand Creek
Navy
Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
Cape Canaveral
Earth
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Johnson Administration
World Bank
Natalie Wood
Santa Catalina Island
Calif
Cary Grant
Davenport
Iowa
George Harrison
Los Angeles
House of Commons
Irish Republican Army
White House
Bush
Wwusbaytownsun.com
Baytown through the decades a timeline of crime and civic news
From 1950 to 2000 Baytown items include two cancer infected ducks sought by medical and police authorities. 1975 Goodfellows drive has 21 days left. 1978 Baytown schools contest property valuations risking 5.8 million in state funding. 1990 unemployment down 1.2 percent per Texas Employment Commission. 1993 Vince Ryan ethics speech at Lee College. 2000 Crystal Ming of Crosby avoids appeal of 10 year penitentiary for embezzling 329000 from Hunter Wellpoint. Speed limit changes move Harris County area toward 65 mph.
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Baytown Sun
Goodfellows
Baytown
Texas School Tax Assessment Practices Board
Texas Employment Commission
Houston
Vince Ryan
Lee College
Crystal Ming
Crosby
Ming
Hunter Wellpoint
Theoft
Greater
Texas Transportation Commission
Harris County
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Baytown City Hall officials and Goose Creek ISD board contacts
Directory style notice lists City Manager Gary Jackson and Mayor Pete AHaro with council districts and phone numbers, then Goose Creek Administration details and a school board with district representatives. It notes terms and meeting times for council and board as standard civic schedule.
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Market St
Baytown
Texas
Gary Jackson
Pete Aharo
Mercedes
Coleman Godwin
City Hall
Barbers Hill ISD Administration Contacts and Board
Barbers Hill ISD lists office addresses and phone numbers for administrators and board members. The Board of Regents members include Bill Blake Keith Coburn Don Coffey Wayne Gray Susan Moore Fontenot Ronald Haddox Mark Hall Mark Himsel Jess D Navarre and others, with six year terms and elections in even years. The board meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in Tucker Hall.
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Whiting Baytown
Texas
Martha Ellis
Board of Regents
Bill Blake
Keith Coburn
Don Coffey
Wayne Gray
Susan Moore-Fontenot
Ronald Haddox
Mark Hall
Mark Himsel
Jess DB
Navarre
Tucker Hall
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Austin American Statesman
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East
Barbara Luttis
Board of Trustees
Phelutria Bames
Rosa Rodriguez
Weston Cotten
James Lewis
Clarence Albus
Jepp Busch
Steve Fischer
Barbers Hill Isd
Barbers Hill
Mont Belvieu
Tim Sonnenberg
Anahuac Isd
Anahuac
Linda Kay Bamnart
Clint Fancher
Gayle Peveto
Allen Herrington
Thomas E
Gene” Baker
Eddie Foster
Jessie D. “Dee” Leggett
Kendall L. Barrow
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