Powell honors Halabja victims and vows never again
Secretary of State Colin Powell stands before white grave markers at Halabja on the 5,000-strong Kurdish victims memorial and museum dedication. He pledges Saddam Hussein’s brutality will not recur as relatives weep, while noting other mass graves and slow justice in a broader human rights critique.
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Baytown Nature Center gets new entrance delayed amid land transfers
ExxonMobil employees plan 450 volunteers for Oct 17 18 Day of Caring supporting United Way agencies Nature Center projects include planting wildflowers near butterfly garden funded by Plumwood Eva Maud Garden Club. Land transfer paperwork delays new $600000 entrance near Harvey Street. aims to reduce resident impact and offer visitor services. Friends group expands membership. contact Merle Hunt at 281-420-3448.
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Baytown Officer in Taser Incident and Legal Battle
Autin was tased by Aldred after a struggle during which she hit her head on a pole, drawing a serious cut. Autin’s claim seeks 5 million from Baytown, alleging rights violations. grand jury weighs possible official oppression charges while Aldred faces no charges.
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Mont Belvieu Approves Sept 29 Budget Vote Date
Mont Belvieu council unanimously sets September 29 as the vote date on the proposed budget and tax rate. The 33 cent tax rate exceeds the effective rate by 0.9 percent amid rising valuations and a $13.485 million budget, up 2.27 percent. The plan includes $300,000 for six full time paramedics and a $175,000 drainage study, plus revenue losses from deregulation. Public hearings on annexation of Secret Subdivision are scheduled for Oct 13 and Oct 20 at 6 p.m.
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Secret Subdivision
Lee College shifts to Tue Thu schedule amid enrollment rise
Lee College adopted a Tuesday Thursday schedule moving away from five day classes as student input influenced changes. TAAC data show Baytown campus enrollment rising in line with statewide average 3.9 percent. North Harris Montgomery led area gains at 10.9 percent. San Jacinto District reported slight declines but districts note ongoing growth amid summer tuition increases and bond-funded expansions. Other area colleges show varied gains including Alvin 6.1 percent, College of the Mainland 7.6 percent, and Wharton 8.3 percent.
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Turnout reports statewide and in Chambers County on proposition vote
Turnout figures show Proposition 12 drew 1,468,615 votes statewide or 12.2 percent of 12,041,793 registered voters. In Chambers County 2,217 residents, or 12.14 percent of 18,265 registered voters, participated.
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