City parks chief leads town square ice rink success
Baytown's Town Square ice rink defied early naysayers and weather woes. Parks and Recreation director Scott Johnson and staff transformed a muddy site into a winter attraction drawing 3,494 skaters in 18 days. The rink will stay open two more weekends through January 17, continuing a celebratory run for Johnson and the department.
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DWI arrests raise stakes in Texas felony murder shift
Harris and Tarrant counties upgraded intoxication manslaughter cases to felony murder for habitual drunken drivers about a decade ago. The shift raises penalties for those with multiple DWIs and a death. Since year start, 40 first-time DWI jury trials yielded 22 convictions, and two of 11 second-time DWI jury trials resulted in acquittals.
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Delayed column overshadows home repair misadventure
Jane Howard Lee recounts missing her Baytown Sun deadline after a weekend, then discovers a plumbing disaster in her home. The bathroom is torn apart, a big tub must be replaced, and repairs cascade into room reorganization. She muses about Hurricane Ike’s possible role and notes delays sourcing a white tub.
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Weather turmoil across Texas prompts scientific review
A national meteorologist outlines a weekend of varied Texas weather from blizzards in West Texas to tornadoes in North Texas and unseasonably warm Central Texas. He notes Dallas area destruction and urges careful, science-based explanations, while stressing timely weather alerts and targeted relief for Garland and Rowlett.
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This Day in History January Highlights and Birthdays
On this date various events from 1775 to 1986 shaped history including the Quebec assault repulsed by Montgomery and Arnold with Montgomery's death in 1775, Times Square New Year celebration in 1904, the Manhattan Bridge opening in 1909, and major disasters and political moments through 1986. Birthdays of George Schlatter, Anthony Hopkins, Tim Considine, and others are noted alongside a thought on youth and aging.
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Taylor Hackford
Diane von Furstenberg
Tim Matheson
Burton Cummings
Tom Hamilton
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