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Fast-thinking police officer saves family from blaze
The Citizen - online, TX -
While making his rounds last Wednesday, a League City policeman discovered an apartment fire in its early stages and helped rush several occupants to safety.
Planning for the Future: Is Houston Elder Friendly? 
The Center on Aging at the University of Texas School of Nursing , in collaboration with the Harris County Area Agency on Aging and Care For Elders, will be presenting the 19th annual Selenia E. and Joseph C. Valley Conference on September 16th at the University Hilton on campus at the University of Houston. Each year the Valley Conference tackles challenging topics affecting seniors in our community, and this year is no exception. This conference is designed for professionals, but appropriate for community leaders and activists.                                                          
(JBT's will attend this important conference .... Editor)
 Get the Conference Brochure...
I Remember hurricane Alicia Aug 18th 1983!
JBT Times  - Kemah,TX,USA (Tracy)
This little cat 3 storm with 115mph winds   killed 21 people and did 1.2 billion dollars in damage, with a 14 ft storm surge.90% of Dwellings on Jamaica beach were destroyed the Seabrook and Kemah flats looked like ground zero. Houston highrise glass buildings sustained heavy damage. The JBT's Editor, Claire Durkee Worthington and Ralph Yarborough road this one out on board their 56 ft boat at the Seabrook Shipyard but says "never again.We  servived the storm and  the bad
guys came in boats soon as the wind died down. 
Before  law was restored and before  than Chief of Police Bill  Kerber and his officers could even get back in the Seabrook Shipyard,  Ralph Yarborough  had to rack the action on his shotgun more than once. Yes, it really is the international
language
!"  Advice. Be safe  evacuate.
Police seek man wanted on murder charge
KEMAH -- Police Monday released a picture of a man wanted for murder in the Saturday night stabbing of a Seabrook man. Brandon
Gen. William Westmoreland Dead
FOX News Channel
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Retired Gen. William Westmoreland,  commander of American troops in
Vietnam  died Monday night. He was 91.

American International Industries Files a Lawsuit Against Orion
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
KEMAH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2005--American International Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:AMIN) today announced that it filed ...

Texas House passes telecom bill
The Dallas Morning News
A bill to bring more video competition to consumers was approved Sunday by the Texas House. The legislation would allow telecom companies to apply for statewide franchises. Similar legislation passed the Senate last week and the bills must now be reconciled.  
TIGER WOODS WINS BRITISH OPEN FOR HIS 10TH CAREER MAJOR
FOX News Channel
Tiger Woods who visited the Kemah  Boardwalk earlier this year won the British Open by five shots and  joins Jack Nicklaus as the only other player to win a career Grand Slam twice. Woods' second major of the year restored him to his old place of dominance that he was missing in over the past couple of years.
Throw away the key
Kemah TX - The Jarbo Bayou Times has joined the fight it's not enough to just be angry  "Incarceration works." ! All across America, murderers, sexual predators and tens of thousands of other violent felons are released from prison into our neighborhoods. Did you know:The average time served for rape is just 6 years.The average time served for molesting a child is just 3 years. Please join the battle to keep dangerous criminals off our streets. 
Visit http://www.throwawaythekey.org
Texas summer nights a cool time to sail
Daily News - Galveston County - TX,USA
... It's hard to get lost on the bay, with lights ashore outlining Galveston Island and land up the west side of the bay to the Kemah-Seabrook area and beyond. ...
Fountains make an unwanted splash
Houston Chronicle - Houston,TX,USA
... The company is buying the land from American International Industries, a holding company based in Kemah. McDade, Smith,. Gould, Johnston, Mason and Co. ...
HoustonChroniclecom Houston Area Weather
Houston Chronicle, TX
Tropical Storm EMILY Public Advisory  
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
Surgery on shark victim should keep her kicking
Houston Chronicle, TX
Doctors say operation should enable girl to again play soccer, her favorite sport
Landry's Transforms Ocean Journey Into Downtown Aquarium Denver
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
... Landry's also owns several icon developments, including Downtown Aquarium in Houston and Kemah Boardwalk, a magnificent 40-acre, family-oriented themed ...
Family rallies around shark bite victim
Daily News - Galveston County - TX,USA
CRYSTAL BEACH — Stop the Space Shuttle Discovery — Audrey Goins has another passenger to add to the manifest.

PN loan approved
Port Arthur News - Port Arthur,TX,USA
... In other business, Kimler announced that the mayor and city manager of Kemah has been invited to speak to Port Neches residents at 6 pm Aug. ...

Beware of Phony "Wal-Mart Shopping Spree"
Galv, TX- Galveston Police News
Seabrook hotel-motel panel escapes the ax
The Citizen - online - Houston,TX,USA
... said the committee is unnecessary because its functions are similar to those of the Economic Development Corporation, adding that the City of Kemah is "doing ...
Missing yacht believed found in Cozumel
The Citizen - online - Houston,TX,USA
... on the boat. Marine Max salesman Jack Seal said he and a
client noticed the boat entering the Kemah cut at about 5:15 pm. The yacht ...
Landry's adds apartment complex to portfolio
Daily News - Galveston County - TX,USA
... on Dickinson and Galveston bays. Kemah-based American International Industries accepted the offer. The Cardon Group purchased the ...
NASA Hopes Hurricane Dennis Won't Cancel Wednesday's Launch
... as Dennis stormed across the Pensacola Bay Area with winds ... The hurricane warning area now extends from the ... s seven astronauts flew in from Houston on Saturday
Lack of fishing around Bay making life hard
Daily News - Galveston County, TX -
Jul 7, 2005
derby for kids ages 14 and under July 16 at the 18th Street Pier in San Leon. ... 713) 473-9218 or write her at Ann Curry, 2714 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena, TX 77506.
An Income Tax in Sheep's Clothing
By Tara Ross

The "conservative" Texas state legislature is on the verge of throwing away years of hard work. A new Texas state income tax--in disguise--looms on the horizon.
Online gold buyers say they got the shaft
LEAGUE CITY — Police say they and the FBI are investigating complaints from consumers across the nation
Ex-League City mayor disbarred
The Citizen - online - Houston,TX,USA
Former League City Mayor Leonard Cruse has practiced law since 1968, but if he wants to continue to work in Texas, he must begin searching for a new career.
From beauty pageant queen to mayor pro-tem of Kemah
The Citizen - online - Houston,TX,USA
Kemah Councilwoman Kelly Williams now brings the dazzling smile and upbeat personality that served her so well at the Mrs. Galveston County and Mrs. Texas
How Will Fire Chief Handle Emergency While At Other Job?
Daily News - Galveston County - TX,USA
Living and working in the city of Kemah, I was accepting when Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 decided the district ...
It's a celebration of individual rights
Daily News - Galveston County - TX,USA
Published July 4, 2005 It has been a long time since the British government routinely violated the civil rights of Americans.
Sellers making big profit in hot market
Daily News - Galveston County - TX,USA
In a single year, average home prices in Clear Lake Shores jump 49 percent, in Galveston 16 percent and in Tiki Island 21 percent. ...
CALDER ROAD RIBBON CUTTING & REDEDICATION
League City, Texas

Former League City mayor disbarred
LEAGUE CITY — Police are investigating allegations that led to the disbarment of attorney and former Mayor Leonard Cruse.

At least $50K taken from PTA fund
LEAGUE CITY — A PTA board alleges its former treasurer stole at least $50,000 intended for elementary school students.

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