Freighter Slams Into Houston Bridge Injuring Three
A 650 foot Rickmers Tianjin freighter’s crane struck the Interstate 610 bridge in Houston’s East Loop, punching a large hole through northbound lanes. Three motorists were injured as concrete debris and blockades were set, with traffic diverted and the waterway temporarily closed. The ship proceeded to Dock 17 after Coast Guard checks.
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Editors urge public vote on Senate officer choice
Texas editors from Bryan College Station Eagle San Antonio Express-News Houston Chronicle and others urge lawmakers to abandon secret ballots for the Senate presiding officer criticizing concealment of public official votes. They cite accountability and public right to know who votes for Perry replacement.
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Endangered cave bugs listed threaten San Antonio growth
Federal designation makes nine cave dwelling invertebrates in northern Bexar County officially endangered. Listings may slow development on more than 100000 acres across 55 caves, though not halt it, as environmental groups push protections while property owners resist. Nancy Kaufman of the USFWS calls these species indicators of ecosystem health amid growth pressures.
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