Texas official: Woman among 8 killed had texted mom for help
Harris County DA said Valerie Jackson texted her mother pleading for help before gunman David Conley, 48, appeared in court for capital murder charges. Eight people were killed, including two parents and six children plus a 13-year-old believed to be Conley’s son. Victims were found with hands bound and multiple gunshot wounds.
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Baytown thefts span vehicles tools and devices
A tan 2006 Chevy Silverado crew cab with a temporary plate stolen from ExxonMobil refinery parking lot. A blue 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 van stolen from a North Main Street gas station. A black 1999 Ford Expedition valued at 2000 taken from Village Lane park. Entertainment gear, a cell phone, and property totaling hundreds of dollars stolen from various sites on Indiana Street Garth Road Midway Drive and mall areas. Burglaries include tools and a Beretta .40 pistol from a Missouri block vehicle and Lone Oak Drive residence.
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Drug Bust Leads to Arrest on S Alexander Drive
A man was arrested in the 100 block of S Alexander Drive for possession of synthetic marijuana. Police Beat compiles department reports and officer interviews, with reports available on the city website www.baytown.org.
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Baytown tightens tackle on synthetic drugs with local ordinance
City officials credit a local ordinance with boosting enforcement while Texas Senate Bill 173 closes gaps in the state law. Officials note spikes in medical calls linked to Kush, a synthetic marijuana, and say the measure complements state charges from misdemeanor to felony by weight. Community education efforts and collaboration with law enforcement, schools, and health groups aim to lower synthetic drug use among youths and residents.
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Lee College Go Center brings campus to communities
Dr. Dennis Brown says the Lee College Go Center extends campus reach to 14 districts including West Hardin and Hardin-Jefferson, serving roughly 220000 residents with a mobile hub. Lena Yepez notes it opens college access to students who previously had none, while Allie Deese highlights on site help and peer outreach.
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Arrest Continued After Crash Near Beaver Bay RV Park
A female passenger jumped from a truck near the Bay 10 Industrial Park. Becton fled into woods but was captured behind Beaver Bay RV Park on FM 3180. Authorities, including Seabrook and Santa Fe police, transported both to Galveston County. the passenger suffered minor injuries and both were in custody.
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