United Way raffle at Baytown raises over $10,000
The United Way of the Baytown Area reported raising at least $10,000 from a Sunday raffle at Rocky's Pelican Junction Baytown. The poker run and live auction drew several hundred people and offered prizes including a custom six speed American Eagle motorcycle valued over $20,000.
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Low early turnout in Harris County water district bond vote
Harris County Freshwater Supply District 27 sees just 12 of 500 registered voters cast ballots early in a 1.6 million bond election to fund sewer upgrades along Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road. If approved, taxes could double from 35 to about 70 cents per $100 valuation.
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Rockets drive US officials from Iraq hotel
A rocket attack on the Al Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad forced the U.S. occupation authority to retreat from its main hotel. The assault, likely planned over two months, killed an American colonel and wounded 18 others, including visiting deputy defense secretary Paul Wolfowitz, while Pentagon and State Department leaders urged persistence.
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City to Repair Baker Road Pavement Today
The 3000 block of West Baker Road east of Goose Creek will undergo pavement repairs today. The eastbound curb lane will close to raise sections and reopen later the same day. Assistant director Mike Prewitt acknowledges temporary inconvenience and notes the work will improve safety, especially in rain. For details, call 281-420-5300.
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Who's in Charge At The Baytown Sun Readers Ask
Readers are invited to send questions to Who's in Charge at The Baytown Sun address Box 90 Baytown Texas 77520 or drop by 1301 Memorial Drive Fax 281 427 5252 or email sunmews COM Include the specific question target jurisdiction and clear details for a response Notation ends mid sentence in source but readers told to provide city and area of jurisdiction.
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Economy grows as Fed weighs steady rates this week
Washington reports a strengthening economy with accelerated July to September growth possibly hitting 6 percent plus. Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to keep the federal funds rate at 1 percent, signaling no immediate rate hike despite upbeat indicators and a nationwide uptick in business conditions and hiring.
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