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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2003
Page
1
Austin reports a heated election with Prop 12 as the centerpiece. Voters prepare to decide caps on civil lawsuit awards as millions fund ads, mailers, and phone banking for and against the measure.
Sun endorsements urge voting, highlighting a clash of interests. Doctors and business groups warn against frivolous suits and large verdicts while trial lawyers consumer advocates and anti crime groups say Prop 12 would curb juries and curb negligence. See PROP 42 on Page 8A.
Baytown area voters face statewide constitutional amendments and local bond questions. Anahuac ISD and a nearby water district join the ballot as 22 statewide amendments loom. Secretary of State Geoffrey Connor projects about 9 percent turnout based on early voting trends in major counties.
Shannon Smith was crowned the 2003 Gatorfest Queen at Anahuac Middle School in a red gown. Twenty contestants competed as the audience heard judges ask questions and hear plans, including jobs. Smith earns a $750 scholarship from the Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce. Laura Gavin and Kendal Martel were runners-up.
Beaumont Detective Joe LaRive a 13 year veteran announced his candidacy on the county courthouse steps vowing to restore professionalism and common sense to the Chambers County Sheriff's Department He would face incumbent Monroe Kreuzer Jr a Republican and has strong backing from local figures including Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia Anahuac Mayor Bruce Corer and Liberty County Sheriff Greg Arthur LaRive emphasized integrity honesty professionalism and experience as key qualities and highlighted his Chambers County roots and education as part of his bid
The Robert E Lee cheerleaders run a cheer clinic from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the high school boys gym. Kindergarten through sixth grade girls are invited. Registration costs 40 dollars and closes at 9 a.m. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing and a white T shirt is preferred.
Baytown officials report the Harris County Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force remains active despite fewer arrests and drug seizures in 2002 03. An audit shows arrests dropped from 659 to 211 and drug seizures from 20.2 million to 4.7 million, tied to a ~18 person staffing reduction and shift toward terrorism investigations. Authorities defend the effort saying capacity remains with multiple agencies involved and supervision improving.
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