Perry presses cap and trade fight in Texas
Texas Governor Rick Perry argues against federal cap and trade and urges state self regulation citing Texas emissions declines. He warns higher energy costs and job losses could hit households and homebuyers. Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams condemns EPA rules as dangerous and manipulated.
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Boiler blast at Texas City refinery tied to long history of problems
In a Galveston hearing a injured worker’s attorney argued the refinery boiler installed in 2006 repeatedly went offline and was hard to restart. The Valero unit blast killed electrician Tommy Manis and injured Michael Gibb and an unnamed contractor. Plaintiffs name Babcock and Wilcox Power Generation Group and Halgo Power Inc. in the filing.
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Parents Refuse to Let 13-Year-Old Daughter See GALVESTON
Darren and Michelle Smith of Galveston say they will not allow their 13-year-old daughter to accompany them as they seek an unspecified explanation for her bruises. The case centers on parental concern and safety.
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Galveston District Investigates Bruises On Student
Parents of Carlie Smith, a nonverbal student with cerebral palsy, demand district explanation for bruises seen on her arms after a reported abuse at Austin Middle School. District police dropped the case, citing self harm. the family questions the injuries and oversight. In Texas City, bridge reconstruction on Highway 146 near the Wye begins after delays, with a two mile closure expected for about 30 days and a reopened road slated for Friday.
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Ten Autos Burglarized in Block Radius Texas City
Texas City police seek fingerprints and tips after a thief or thieves burglarized ten vehicles within a one block radius in the 2500 block of 35th Avenue North in the Moses Lake area. Most doors were left unlocked and only two windows were broken. police urge public help.
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