Why juries don't reflect Harris County demographics
Harris County District Clerk Chris Daniel explains why juries do not mirror the county's diverse population. An analysis shows eligibility rules, citizenship, age, and education shape who serves. whites skew older and more educated, while Hispanics and African-Americans are underrepresented among those reporting for jury service. The office is promoting outreach to boost turnout and demographic balance.
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Census Bureau
Chris Daniel
25 Students Complete ExxonMobil Summer Work Program
Twenty five local high school students wrapped eight weeks in the ExxonMobil Summer Work Program and shared experiences at a Baytown Community Center luncheon. They received laptops gift certificates and supplies while mentors evaluated their performance, signaling a bright future in the workforce.
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Mayor & ExxonMobil
Baytown
Senate cybersecurity debate shapes reform path
As Congress adjourned for the summer recess, lawmakers weighed two main measures. The Lieberman Collins bill would set standards and require industry and government data sharing, while McCain Hutchison offers a flexible, collaborative approach to deter threats and foster information flow between public and private sectors.
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Joe Lieberman
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Susan Collins
R-Me
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McCain-Hutchison
House of Representatives
Jeres
Grassley, Murkowski
Coats Burr
Johnson
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