Democrats Hold Narrow Edge in Key Congressional Races
Democrats lead in several pivotal races pushing to seize control of the House and Senate amid strong fundraising and ongoing advertising. Party officials cite improvements in public sentiment after the Foley scandal while warning many battles remain contested in states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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Houston murders rise as Katrina evacuees arrive
Houston police report 316 homicides as of Oct 16, up 25 percent from this time last year, with the city on pace for nearly 400 murders in 2005 while overall crime trends show a slight annual decline. Washington pledges immediate support to South Korea under the U.S. nuclear umbrella amid North Korea weapon risks.
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Military Briefs Highlight Local Servicemen Graduations
Pfc John R Lambert graduates basic training at Fort Jackson after nine weeks of drills. He is the son of Andrew Richardson and nephew of Brenda Wright of Baytown and a 2006 Robert E Lee High School graduate. Also noting Jay Miller of Baytown joins Navy Delayed Entry Program, son of James and Kim Miller and a 2003 Lee High graduate, set for basic at Great Lakes. Air Force 1st Lt Jeremy J Broussard earns silver pilot wings after completing pilot training at Vance AFB, a 1999 Barbers Hill graduate, son of David and Loretta Broussard, with a 2004 USAF Academy degree and 190 flight hours in multiple jets. He is slated to pilot KC-135s at McConnell AFB.
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Smoke Free Air Proposal Sparks City Debate
The city attorney clarified the proposed ordinance does not require doors to display no smoking signs. The coalition argues the measure protects public health and gives Baytown voters a chance to decide if public spaces and workplaces should be smoke free in November.
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Burglary at Corner Pocket and nearby thefts in Baytown
The Corner Pocket was burglarized overnight with a safe and video game machines broken into, $2500 stolen, echoing an earlier vent-entry theft that netted $800 from similar vending machines. Town and Country Feed and Seed also broke in, an $800 parrot vanished, and a Walmart TV worth $700 was stolen. Two suspects from Beaumont, driving a silver 1995 Suburban, fled after returning a stolen sticker at Walmart.
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