Baytown man seeks 600000 over police Taser claim
A Baytown man says he was abused by a police use of a Taser and demands 600000 from the city or a federal lawsuit. Robert Stanley alleges excessive force and rights violations after an incident on Ward Road involving paramedics and officers. His Houston attorney D Matthew Freeman also represents Naomi Autin in a separate suit, with a 5 million demand. The letter gives the city 60 days to pay.
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Whitmire urges redistricting debate on Senate floor
Houston Democrat Sen. John Whitmire said congressional redistricting must be debated on the Texas Senate floor, even as Democratic lawmakers remain in Albuquerque. He warned Gov. Perry’s continued special sessions could outlast the 10 fugitives and urged endgame options while coordinating with leaders from both parties.
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United Way kick-off launches Baytown campaign drive
About 100 coordinators gathered at San Jacinto Mall as the United Way of Baytown opened its 2003 04 fund raising drive with a breakfast. The campaign aims to raise 1.82 million through mid November and has already received 115 158 in advance gifts. Wanda Gamer Cash presided as campaign chairwoman and urged broad community support.
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Prop 22 Seeks Temporary Replacement for Deployed Legislators
Texas proposition would allow a serving legislator called to active duty to appoint a temporary replacement from his party without vacating office. The temporary appointee must meet age and residency requirements and serve only while deployment lasts, extending to 30 days or more as needed.
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Harris County official warns rising homeowner tax bills
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Paul Bettencourt predicts average Houston area homeowners will see a 9 percent tax bill increase in one year unless tax rates fall. He notes 4% of low-value homesteads under 100,000 dollars are capped at a 10 percent value increase limit, warning bills could nearly double without rate relief.
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