Astros suffer 14-0 road loss to Reds in slump
The Houston Astros were routed 14-0 at Cincinnati as their road struggles continued. Willy Taveras extended his hitting streak with an infield single, while Lee and Sterling achieved three game sweeps in volleyball. Barbers Hill and Nederland split a pair of matches in boys volleyball Tuesday night.
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Local 3 School Aide Arrested for Supplying Alcohol to Minors
An instructional aide at Highlands Elementary School was arrested last week and charged with making alcohol available to minors. The case involves a state crime investigation and ongoing local judicial proceedings.
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Congressman Ron Paul to visit Baytown Mont Belvieu Beach City
The congressman visits Baytown Mont Belvieu and Beach City this week making rounds to constituents. He tours local sites meets residents and discusses issues affecting the district. The stops aim to hear voter concerns and share policy positions. Leaders and residents welcome the outreach.
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Orton Sun columnist Wanda Orton to write weekly features
Wanda Orton starts a Wednesday column in the Orton Sun this week and will keep writing on Sundays. Contributors Mary J. Gorby Becky Greathouse David D Moody and William Ware are listed. Forecast notes an afternoon thunderstorm with a high near 90 and a low around 78 along with lottery and crossword references.
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Archia Courts group seeks relocation after refinery pollution
Archia Court Victims of Pollution, a residents group from Archia Courts public housing in Baytown, demands relocation after a January process gas oil release from Exxon Mobil Baytown Refinery. Leader Roxann Russell cites health harms, chemical smells, and unsafe conditions near the refinery. Porter Arthur activist Hilton Kelley supports the push, urging Baytown Housing Authority and HUD to expedite relocation.
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Kindness antidote message reaches Sterling High students
Craig Scott, a Columbine survivor who lost his sister and friends in 1999, spoke to Ross S. Sterling High School juniors and seniors about turning tragedy into a chain reaction of kindness and hope as a counter to violence.
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Rachel's Challenge speaker at Sterling High underscores kindness
Craig Scott, Rachel's Challenge, will address Sterling High freshmen and sophomores and the public at 6 30 p m in the RSS auditorium at 300 W Baker Rd. He urges a focus on human connection and education that touches hearts after Columbine. Principal Kraemer advocated bringing the program following a July conference talk by the Scott family.
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Baytown officials urge early evacuation for major storms
Baytown emergency chief Bernard Olive warns residents to evacuate early if a Category 4 or 5 hurricane threatens the area. He recalls Rita as a watershed moment when Baytown became a ghost town, and says planning is essential for survival.
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Lee College regents hear final arts center design pitch
Lee College regents heard the last of six firms vying to design the campus performing arts center. Studio Red Architects’ Pete Garrett and Jared Wood, who spoke earlier this month, were asked to repeat their presentation for two regents unable to attend. The board expects a vote at the Aug. 31 meeting, with estimates showing cost savings and space efficiency in the proposed plan.
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