Baytown Council Postpones Smoking Vote Amid Hurricane Debris
The Baytown City Council faces scrutiny over a smoking ordinance vote moved after Hurricane Rita. Officials cited open meetings concerns with posting delays and access, while critics argued it was an attempt to end a conflict. The budget deadline forced an earlier session.
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Bond proposals fund upgrades to district facilities
VOTING on Proposition 1 costs 41.4 million for technology upgrades and expanding the laptop program to the high school. Proposition 2 funds field house renovations from 1981, plus a practice track, alternate football field, softball seating, and livestock facility pens. Tax impacts estimate increases of 26, 13, 13 dollars for a 100000 home. 63, 31, 32 dollars for a 215000 home, with average district value 119000. Further details at barbershill.isc.esc4.net.
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Third Mont Belvieu murder tied to past years
Whitman recalled Mont Belvieu has had two prior killings since he joined the force twenty two years ago. He noted the first murder in 1985 and the second in 1986. Witnesses said a couple argued at San Jacinto Mall in Baytown and continued the confrontation at apartment 135, 9407 South Highway 146.
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Mont Belvieu
San Jacinto Mall
Baytown
South Highway 146
Tragedy Near Mont Belvieu Involving Payne Family Couple
A 911 call at 2 20 p m followed a stabbing on an apartment patio as Payne, with a one year old and a two year old, lay unconscious. Mont Belvieu police arrived at 2 22 p m Life Flight was requested and Payne died at Herman Hospital in Houston. Witnesses described a difficult relationship between the couple who had been together for several years.
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Iraqi insurgents deepen turmoil amid referendum vote
Iraqi officials issued arrest warrants against defense minister Hazem Shaalan and 27 others from Iyad Allawi era government over alleged misappropriation of one billion dollars in military procurement. Attacks near the Green Zone and a shooting during a Arab League delegation visit raised tensions five days before Iraqs constitutional referendum and parliamentary elections set for December 15.
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Commission of Public Integrity
Retired teacher beaten by police in New Orleans incident
Robert Davis, 64, says he was not drunk and did not resist as police beat and arrest him in the French Quarter after returning to check on family property. He suffered stitches and soreness, while officers allege public intoxication.
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Robert Davis
Davis
Civil rights probe opens in Davis case
A federal civil rights investigation was begun in the case. Davis is black. the three city police officers seen on the tape are white.
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Floods in the Northeast claim ten lives in weekend rains
Heavy rains swept across the eastern United States causing evacuations as floods damaged roads and power lines from North Carolina to Maine. At least 10 people died and several remained missing after a surge washed a house from its foundation near Warren Lake dam in Alstead New Hampshire.
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Fire at Formosa Plastics plant still burning in Texas
Investigators from the U S Chemical Safety Board await the blaze at the Olefins 2 unit of Formosa Plastics in Point Comfort to be extinguished. The fire, sparked by a Thursday explosion that injured 11, has hindered federal access as responders and engineers work to halt the ignition source.
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South Texas
U.S. Chemical Safety Board
Formosa Plastics
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Lee College hosts audio recording open house event
Lee College announces an Audio Recording Studio Open House in room 119 of the Social Science Building. The department invites current students, instructors, and the Recording Advisory Committee to provide a grand tour and hands on demonstrations. Prospective students for Spring 2006 are encouraged to attend.
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