Iraqi security worsening feared by Sunni scholar
Sheik Abdul Salam al Kubaisi, linked to the Association of Muslim Scholars, warns of deteriorating security as U S soldiers die in Ramadi and Saqlawiyah. Five troops killed in Ramadi, marking the deadliest attack since a similar blast. Ballots still count toward final tallies in Baghdad with mortar fire near the Green Zone. South provinces report overwhelming yes votes above 90 percent.
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Sheik Abdul- Salam al-Kubaisi
Sunni Association of Muslim Scholars
U.S
Ramadi
Baghdad
Saqlawiyah
Iraq
Baytown Symphony Opens Season With Hester Solo
Dennis Eichler, in his second year as conductor, leads the Baytown Symphony Orchestra in a season described as reflecting a season's theme. Native Houston pianist Timothy Hester, a Juilliard graduate and Moores School of Music associate professor, headlines the first concert. he has performed as a soloist with the Houston Symphony.
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Dennis Eichler
Baytown Symphony Orchestra
Eichler
Texas propositions seek to boost lending and jobs
Legislators push Proposition 5 to let Texas set commercial loan rates, arguing existing laws deter lenders and hurt the economy. Rep. Flynn says current Texas rules favor out of state banks and Prop 5 would enable competition. Proposition 6 is also described.
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Kip Averitt
Texas
Dan Flynn
BSO Concerts Aim to Move Audience with Difficult Piece
BSO plans performances with artist Hester expressing a goal to make listeners feel the music at every moment. He notes the piece is challenging but meaningful, focusing on emotional impact over spectacle.
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Hester
Early voting dates and locations announced for county officials
Chambers County residents can vote 8 am to 5 pm October 24 through November 4 at the Main Courthouse. Remington Park Assisted Living voters have 8 am to 4 30 pm hours with varying times October 29 to November 4 for a public member seat and a constitutional county court judge on the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Rep. David Farabee introduced Prop 6 to improve the commission's oversight of county judges and notes constitutional county court judges have unique responsibilities.
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Chambers County
Remington Park
Harris
Constitutional County Court
State Commission On Judicial Conduct
David Farabee
Baytown Symphony Orchestra Delivers Magical Free Concert
About 55 musicians range from local high school students to veterans of 38 years. Musicians come from Houston, Katy and LaPorte, and the diverse audience enjoyed a stunning performance. Amir Pirzadeh called it crazy and really good, while Richard Tunstall praised the magic and Baytown’s fortunate arts scene. Three more concerts plus a children’s show remain this season, all free.
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Baytown
Amir Pirzadeh
Ross S. Sterling
Richard Tunstall
County Commission Reforms and Nine Propositions Placed
Farabee outlines that the panel has civil and criminal jurisdiction and presiding duties in the commissioners court while adding a county judge and a citizen member to boost oversight. Propositions 2 through 9 cover marriage definitions, debt status of development programs, reverse mortgage credits, land title clearances in Upshur and Smith counties, and six year term limits for Regional Mobility Authority board members.
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Farabee
Upshur
Smith
Regional
Mobil Authority
Police report: two vehicles stolen in Houston area
A 23 year old Houston man reports his roommate stole a black 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS with Texas plate KS7HAN from 605 Massey Tompkins Road between 1 18 p m October 12 and 9 p m October 14. A black and silver 2000 Chevrolet truck with Texas plate 3BC S83 was stolen from 212 E Lobit Ave between 8 p m October 15 and 2 a m October 16. The truck reportedly has a Ram air hood LED brake lights and shaved door handles.
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Houston
Massey Tompkins Road
S.S
Texas
E. Lobit Ave
Man Stabbed During Park Confrontation in Baytown
A 22-year-old man told Baytown Police he was stabbed in the stomach by a stranger he met during a confrontation in a park near 1400 Riggs Street. Investigators described the incident as a street confrontation that left the victim injured. Two passengers on a Harley Davidson motorcycle were also mentioned in the vicinity.
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Riggs St
Baytown
Two Injured After Collision Exiting Oakland Street
A white Ford F 150 struck a vehicle as it exited onto Decker Drive from Oakland Street around 11 30 a m Sunday. Both occupants wore helmets and were Life Flighted to Memorial Hermann Hospital. In Baytown over 24 hours ending Sunday morning police logged 182 calls including 14 alarms and multiple crimes and accidents.
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Decker Drive
Oakland Street
Highlands Volunteer Fire Department
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Baytown
Knights of Columbus San Jacinto Council Event Summary
The San Jacinto Council No 2788 hosts community events including a basketball throw contest and a blood drive with the American Red Cross this November. Funds support St Joseph Catholic Church student scholarships and hurricane relief. Mark Stephens notes 31 years of service and 206 adult male Catholic members since 1928.
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San Jacinto Council
American Red Cross
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Mark Stephens
Knights of Columbus
Stephens
Pineda Highlights District Shuffle and Late Season Im bets
Pineda reports district play continues with Crosby and Dayton looming for a possible season finale in 23-3A. Barbers Hill defeated Huffman while Liberty looms as the major obstacle. 24-3A remains open as Anahuac faces a tough eight day stretch and Baytown Christian fights for a playoff push with three wins needed.
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Cougars
King
Dayton
Crosby
Hill
Huffman
Eagles
Liberty
Offshore drilling debate spills into environmental and energy talks
Critics claim Big Oil gains outweigh environmental costs, but proponents argue EPA rules remain unchanged under new legislation. The piece cites NAS data showing offshore spills are small compared with tanker and natural seeps, and warns against political hypocrisy over coastlines and energy needs.
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EPA
Florida
Astros Triumph In Tight Cardians Game Ending Sequence
The Astros prevail as Lidge induces a double play to end a tense closing sequence. Everett starts the 9th with a standout defensive play, Berkman makes a close tag at first, and Bruntlett covers in for Biggio as the final outs secure a 2-1 Houston lead after back-and-forth scoring.
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Lidge
John Mabry
Bruntlett
Adam Everett
Lance Berkman
Mabry
Larry Poncino
Berkman
Astros
Mob Everett
Garner
Craig Biggio
Taveras
Houston
Brandon Backe
Jeff Suppan
Cardinals
Sanders
Abraham Nunez
Backe
David Eckstein
Edmonds
Pujols
Eckstein
St. Louis
Classic Car Truck and Motorcycle Show Benefit for Lee Band
Lee Band Boosters host a fundraiser at 2801 Alexander Drive Baytown next to Mini Cars of Texas on Saturday Oct 22 from 9 am to 2 pm. Eight car categories and two motorcycle categories judged from 1 pm. entries 15 for cars, 10 for motorcycles. Proceeds fund the Robert E Lee Band Disney World trip. donations welcome. contact Anna Blythe at 281 422 8084.
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Robert E. Lee
Disney World
Park
Lee
Alexander Drive
Baytown
Mini Cars of
Texas
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