ITC Deer Park storage tanks remain danger amid spill risk
Regulators told a Texas House committee that ITC Deer Park tanks still pose spill and fire risks. As many as 2,000 responders work on the site with nine of 15 tanks secured, while three high risk tanks may release benzene and other vapors as cleanup continues.
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Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
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David Gray
Environmental Protection Agency
Francisco Sanchez
Harris County
Jerry Mouton
Deer Park
Briscoe Cain
Mary Ann Perez
Perez
Baytown
Dan
Cain
TCEQ
ITC
Houston
City of Baytown sues over firefighter cancer claim dispute
The city faces a potential $40,000 short term cost with Baytown Battalion Chief Patrick Mahoney's cancer case, while risking $600,000 in deductible and higher future costs if the suit fails. City officials seek clarification on whether thyroid cancer is covered under workers' compensation versus health plans amid claims that state law is unclear.
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Baytown
Baytown Battalion
Patrick Mahoney
Mahoney
Brandon Capetillo
Mark Miller
Rick Davis
Ignacio Ramirez
Ramirez
Carol Flynt
Associated Press
Texas
Texas Department of Insurance
City battling cancer claims by Baytown firefighter Mahoney
City of Baytown defends against firefighter Mahoney cancer claims in a high stakes litigation begun July 2018. City argues no known link to firefighting exposures while Mahoney and union experts cite multiple chemicals faced on the job. Court documents online as no 2018-30042 in Harris County District Clerk records.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mahoney
Capetillo
Baytown
National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health
U.S
Donald Trump
295Th Judicial District Court
Harris County District Clerk’s Office
Hcedistrictclerk
Letter Continuem From Page 4A Attacks on Trump and Abortion Stance
Frank Butcher of Lynchburg questions political misuse of late term abortion debates and accuses Carlisle and Republicans of exploiting pain. He argues truth matters and cites biblical values praising meek and vulnerable. He contrasts Trump with those ideals and criticizes recent commentary.
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Jesus
Republican Party
Carlisle
Donald Trump
Frank Butcher
Lynchburg
Baytown worker's comp case on thyroid cancer heads to trial
The city of Baytown and firefighter Patrick Mahoney face a trial set for Aug. 5 over whether thyroid cancer should be covered under the state workers’ compensation program. If Mahoney prevails, a precedent could extend cancer coverage for state firefighters.
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Baytown
Patrick Mahoney
Mahoney
Baytown Seeks Lifeguards for Pirates Bay Waterpark
City of Baytown seeks 100 to 120 lifeguards for Pirates Bay Waterpark opening May 4. Applicants must be 16 or older and able to obtain an American Red Cross Water Park Lifeguard license. More info at www.Baytown.org or call 281 422 8281.
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Baytown
Pirates Bay Waterpark
American Red Cross Water Park
Regents weigh search for next college president
Regents discussed the depth of knowledge a president must have to justify spending taxpayer dollars on a selective search. They seek a student-focused leader with strong financial background and capable people management. Voting on Oct 22, with online forums and April input sessions, will lead to a drafted profile and recruitment through ACCT. Daryl Fontenot will join to replace Dr. Coburn, noting the 2019 decision as pivotal.
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Moore
Judy Jirrels
Holda
Jirrels
Jirrell
ACCT
Daryl Fontenot
Keith Coburn
Dr. Brown
Fontenot
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