Harris County Debates Largest Property Tax Cut in History
Harris County Commissioners Court weighs a tax cut proposed by County Judge Ed Emmett that would save a homestead valued at 150 000 dollars at least 13 50 annually. The plan promises no service cuts and no impact on the bond rating, aiming to restore rates to near mid 1990s levels.
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Rising abuse of prescription drugs alarms Houston officials
Houston narcotics officers report a surge in prescription painkiller and anti anxiety drug abuse in Southeast Texas. Hydrocodone seizures soar to 216 000 grams this year from 9 000 in 2005 and 58 500 in 2006, while Xanax seizures exceed 43 000 grams this year after 2 400 grams in 2005 and over 10 000 in 2006. Houston is seen as an entry point for drugs reaching Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, per the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
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Seniors Warned Against Medicare Scams Over Phone Calls
Fraudsters pose as National Medical Office to obtain seniors bank data during Medicare enrollment confusion. Experts urge never sharing banking or Medicare numbers. verify with BBB or Social Security Office, and distrust unsolicited offers.
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Senior Fraud Expo at Lee College in Tucker Hall
The Senior Fraud Expo, organized by AARP and the Lee College Senior Program, runs today from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Tucker Hall. Baytown Police will present a Crime Stoppers skit while AARP BBB and other speakers cover identity theft, home repair scams, Medicare fraud, and personal safety with experts from USPS, the SEC, and SSA. Admission is free with door prizes and refreshments. contact Lynne Foley at 281-425-6416 for details.
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Police chase and theft report on Baytown and Houston streets
Baytown police aided Houston officers in a Sunday morning chase along SH 225 ending near SH 146. Carlton Smith, 28, faced felony evading arrest after the pursuit. In another incident, a two car crash on West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road led to a suspect fleeing and being detained, charged with suspended license and criminal mischief for kicking a patrol car window. A man leaving Walmart with about $800 in merchandise fled, failed to stash items, and was last seen driving north on Garth Road.
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Woman breaks car antenna after argument at Avalon Bay
A man reported that a woman he argued with broke the car antenna Sunday night at Avalon Bay apartments on Northwood Drive. Baytown police logs show 133 calls from 6 am Sunday to 6 am Monday, including eight assaults, one burglary, four burglaries of motor vehicles, nine criminal mischief, 13 disturbances, one forgery, three shots fired, eight thefts, and three minor accidents. Crime Stoppers offers cash for tips. anonymous calls to 281-427-TIPS. Full report available on the City of Baytown website.
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