Whitmire Returns From Exile Over Redistricting Standoff
Texas state senator John Whitmire, representing much of Houston and Baytown, returns from Albuquerque amid the Texas 11 Democrats bloc stalemate over congressional redistricting. He warns of steps to avoid detention if Gov. Perry calls a third special session, and says he will continue pushing from Houston to seek cross party compromise while the remaining 10 Democrats in New Mexico weigh next moves.
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John Whitmire
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Albuquerque
Rick. Perry
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Associated Press
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Perry
N.M
Officer injured in crash in Baytown chase incident
Baytown police officer Kenneth Hampton, three years on the force, suffered a broken ankle and minor injuries after a Labor Day crash while assisting La Porte officers in a pursuit. Hampton rear ended a 2001 Chevrolet truck on North Alexander Drive. La Porte police pursued Jeffrey Scott Smith, 36, from La Porte through the area and onto the Fred Hartman Bridge into Baytown.
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Kenneth Hampton
la Porte
Hampton
North Alexander Drive
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Pam Erikson
Carl Crisp
Jeffrey Scott Smith
Smith
Fred Hartman
Baytown Redevelopment Authority approves 2003 04 budget
Baytown Redevelopment Authority members unanimously approved the 2003-04 budget for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. The plan adds a 49,240 deficit from prior years to 27,240 in legal fees, with 10,000 in increased legal costs for a proposed convention center.
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Baytown
Tirz
Bob Leiper
San Jacinto Hospital Blood Drive Raffle Offer
San Jacinto Hospital hosts a blood drive today with a raffle for two tickets to Houston's 2004 Super Bowl. Donors must be at least 17, weigh over 110 pounds, and be in general good health. Call 281-420-8660 to schedule.
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Houston
Baytown Still Trails Year Rain Averages After Tropical Storm
Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Grace boosted rainfall across Baytown yet the city remains well below its yearly average. The West district recorded 5.4 inches, Central 7.72 inches, and East 8.3 inches over Saturday to Monday at wastewater facilities, with totals higher in some areas.
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Baytown
Grace
Barbers Hill Receives Texas Flags From Officials
Barbers Hill school district received seven Texas flags donated by Rep. Craig Eiland and Sen. Williams. Rita Ashley presented them to principals after both officials supported the pledge allegiance legislation. Four flags go to other campuses, one to the superintendent, with the rest displayed at Barbers Hill Middle School.
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Rita Ashley
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Susan Haynie
Bach
Erin Law
Courtney Saultz
Teale Griffin
Macy Malechek
Tom Holland
Charles McManus
Keely Rivera
Brady Alexander
Ann Terrasso
J.T. Leonard
Craig Eiland
Sen. Willams
Rep. Eiland
Texas
Capitol
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