Kazmir earns AL Pitcher of the Month for July
Astros left hander Scott Kazmir named American League Pitcher of the Month for July after going 2-0 with a 0.26 ERA in five starts spanning the Astros and Athletics. He allowed 22 baserunners and three extra-base hits in 34.0 innings, posting a .134 opposing average and becoming the third pitcher in MLB history with 0.25 to 0.27 ERA in July with a minimum of 25 innings. He also had two scoreless starts in Houston, the third Astro to open with 7+ scoreless frames in his first two Houston starts.
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Patriots volleyball eyeing long term rise after scrimmage stretch
Kotlarz says expectations should be high for Patriots volleyball as the team focuses on this season and future goals. Mulryan emphasizes Baytown’s athletic potential and aims to raise the program’s profile, with scrimmages against Clear Falls and home dates for Galveston Ball and Livingston before a Aug. 11 season opener vs Barbers Hill.
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Lady Ganders schedule scrimmages and season opener
The Lady Ganders plan scrimmages against Humble Texas City Dayton Channelview Crosby and Davis on Friday and Saturday. AEL begins the regular season August 11 hosting the La Porte Lady Dogs at 630 p.m.
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Rousey to star in biopic of memoir My Fight Your Fight
UFC star Ronda Rousey to play herself in a Paramount biopic based on her memoir My Fight Your Fight. The reigning top female fighter in MMA aims for a big screen adaptation following her latest win.
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Obama's climate plan shifts to courts states
President Obama announced a federal plan to curb power plant emissions, aiming to slow global warming by overhauling electricity use. The proposal would set unprecedented carbon limits, triggering years of state compliance efforts and likely court challenges from opponents warning of higher power prices.
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Texas faces lower goal in final clean power plan
Texas would cut power plant greenhouse gas emissions by about 34 percent by 2030 under the final federal plan, versus 39 percent in the original proposal. The EPA aims for a 32 percent nationwide reduction by 2030, with Texas facing concerns over cost and reliability of the electric grid. Governor Abbott vowed to challenge the rule as Texas anticipates coal plant retirements and a push for more renewables.
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Koch brothers weekend yields pledges to Koch groups
In Dana Point California donors pledged millions to Freedom Partners backed groups led by Charles and David Koch. The three day gathering raised expectations to meet an 889 million two year goal with Americans for Prosperity and a super PAC planning 325 million by Election Day. Art Pope noted the conference aims to supply resources and information to elected leaders.
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Water supply firm denies worm contamination link
J and S Water Supply spokesman says Texas Commission on Environmental Quality found no evidence of the company causing the worm problem or contamination in distribution or storage. TCEQ continues investigation while residents report ongoing concerns and a voluntary boil water notice remains in effect. City Hall provides shower facilities and bottled water at 4818 N FM 565, Old River-Winfree. call 281-385-1735 for details.
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Mosquito concerns urged as Nile continues page one
Jett warns residents to check porches patios and yards for standing stagnant water that can accumulate in planters drains and containers. The virus is most dangerous to the elderly the young and immune compromised. protect with repellents long sleeves and pants and stay indoors during dusk and dawn insect activity.
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