Olga Leal Montemayor dies at 85 in Baytown Texas
Olga Leal Montemayor 85 of Baytown Texas passed away December 16 2019 surrounded by family. Born in La Paloma to Manuel and Irene Leal she will be laid to rest after a December 20 service at Crespo Jirrels Memory Garden Cemetery plans include viewing December 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Crespo Jirrels chapel.
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Feds liable for Harvey flooding in Houston area
A federal judge held the U S Army Corps of Engineers liable for flood damages to 13 upstream properties from the Adkins and Barker reservoirs during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Attorneys argued the reservoirs’ design and maintenance allowed water to inundate homes and businesses on adjacent private property.
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Man Sells Mercury After Burglary in Houston
A 19 year old man, Christopher Lee Melcher, is jailed on 5000 dollars bond after burglary of a building and illegal disposal of hazardous waste. He allegedly stole mercury from an abandoned business, offered it in small portions for 20 dollars, spilled some while handling it, and about 60 people were decontaminated as a precaution. FBI Houston spokeswoman Christina Garza indicated the spill appeared unintentional.
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House draws closer to historic impeachment
President Trump fires a furious letter to Speaker Pelosi as Democrats and Republicans clash over rules for Wednesday's session. The letter defends his call with Ukraine and rejects charges while framing the impeachment as a political crusade. Pelosi did not immediately respond as the House moves toward debate and votes.
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Nation divided as vote on impeachment looms in House
Polls show Americans split on removing President Trump as the House prepares a historic impeachment vote. Approval sits around 40 percent with polarization by party. Public hearings yield mixed opinions on fairness and handling by Democrats, Republicans, and Trump.
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One Killed and One Injured in Crosby Car Crash
A 19 year old man, Jeyson Torres, died in a one vehicle crash on FM 2100 in Crosby shortly after midnight Sunday. The Chevrolet Silverado driver lost control while attempting to pass a slower vehicle and struck two trees after veering off the road. A front seat passenger, also 19, was hospitalized in stable condition. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez noted both men had been drinking and investigators are reviewing charges related to providing alcohol to minors. The sheriff warned hosts may be liable for house party alcohol.
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Walton faces security threat claims tied to church messages
Walton allegedly sent messages on November 16 to church members claiming to do good and build pipe hazardous devices. He urged the pastor to skip church the next day and shared ammunition photos. Court records show prior Baytown police encounters including a SWAT standoff in July 2016 and a 2017 vehicle pursuit on Garth Road.
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Tuna Contini ed from Page 1 in Season Tickets
Rebecca Lloyd and Sylvia Wadzinski direct the comedy Tuna Continued as the first in the Tuna series by Justo Williams Joe Sears and Ed Howard. Greater Tuna portrays a small Texas town with two actors switching rapidly among 20 roles, starring Jim Wadzinski and Lyle Tate as Tuna residents.
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Kaley Smith Wins AISD Foundation December Purse Draw
Kaley Smith wins the AISD Education Foundation December purse drawing featuring a red Coach purse. The foundation continues selling one $25 ticket good for eight drawings, with proceeds funding AISD teacher grant awards in spring. Tickets via aduaceducationfoundation.org Donate.
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Bond project for Leadership Support Complex and high school arena
The bond program funds a 21 million Leadership Support Complex due by June 2021. The high school stadium will receive new seating, replacing 20 year old chairs, with seating reconfigured to boost capacity from 804 to 915.
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