Beach City raffle nets 105300 to fight proposed landfill
Johmmie Jennings reacts with humor to winning a Dodge truck after buying 25 raffle tickets for 100 dollars each. Residents raised 105,300 to oppose TSP Development from building an industrial waste landfill. a four wheel drive vehicle was also raffled. Jennings plans to pick up his grandson from Iraq and thanked supporters while stating the fight continues.
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Bush creates post to aid manufacturing jobs in Ohio
President Bush on Labor Day announced a new high level government post to help the manufacturing sector. He directed Commerce Secretary Don Evans to establish an assistant focused on factory jobs. He cited 2.4 million manufacturing losses of the 2.7 million total job declines since 2001 and blamed productivity gains and offshoring.
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San Jacinto Hospital to host midweek blood drive
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital will hold a Wednesday blood drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Donors can win two free tickets to Houston's 2004 Super Bowl. staff emphasize local needs for units and universal Type 2 donations.
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Transportation plan involves eight counties with public meeting
The Houston-Galveston Area Council seeks input on a long range plan for eight counties. A community meeting for Chambers and Liberty residents is set for Monday September 8 at Wallisville Community Building. The plan prioritizes projects like Grand Parkway and I-1 widening, with many costs and timelines extending to 2038 and beyond. County officials note public input shapes future road and transit needs.
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Early voting continues in Baytown for Sept 12 election
Voters may cast ballots at Remingt Baker Rd today through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Sept 7 voting runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and polling locations in Chambers County are listed on page 2A.
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Limited Edition Ornament Show by Bay Area Society
Mary Nance from the Baytown Historical Museum features the Bay Area Heritage Society’s 2003 Limited Edition Christmas ornament. Priced at $10, the ornament depicts the Fred Hartman Bridge and marks this year’s special display.
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