City axes 12 for job abandonment in Rita aftermath
Baytown deputies say 12 workers were fired for abandoning duties after Hurricane Rita evacuation. Six appeals have been filed as officials defend terminations amid the storm response. One cited case, senior water meter reader Joseph Mullins, says vacation time covered his absence. The city cites Chapter 22 of the Texas Labor Code in but the case headlines a broader downsizing via automation.
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Senior Olympics showcase at Lee College in Baytown
Mike Spletter organized the 31st annual Greater Baytown Area Senior Olympics at Lee College with events for 50 plus participants. Disc golf, billiards, and pingpong highlighted the day as seniors enjoyed over 30 activities hosted by Lee College the City of Baytown and Harris County PET 2.
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Storm sparks crime wave in Baytown during evacuation
Baytown police report a surge in burglaries as Hurricane Five evacuees filled the city. from Sept. 23 to 27 burglaries climbed from five to 28, with 12 arrests made and patrols redoubled. Mont Belvieu also notes seven burglaries while staff patrols increase.
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Bush orders military aid for potential bird flu outbreak
President Bush warns of a possible bird flu pandemic sweeping Asian poultry and seeks congressional authority to deploy troops to enforce quarantines. He argues aggressive U.S. action may be needed to prevent a crippling outbreak and to empower the armed forces to lead response efforts nationwide.
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Bush Defends Miers Amid GOP Doubts and Crisis Drain
President Bush rejects GOP concerns over Attorney General nominee Harriet Miers while facing a string of crises. The administration coordinates disaster relief operations and logistics, sending in supplies after major natural disasters and a series of terrorist attacks as lawmakers debate possible legal changes.
Exxon engineer outlines global energy in Chamber talk
BAYTOWN An ExxonMobil veteran who began in 1979 told the Chamber that global reliance on oil and gas for transportation will push other industries to seek alternative energy sources. He did not predict when prices would change. See CHAMBER on Page 12.
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