Longtime district clerk and commissioner discuss county changes
CHAMBERS notes he will ensure every required paper is served as district clerk in his 35th year. SCHERER plans to continue doing his best work. Commissioner Wallace, eight years in office, recalls a shift from paper records to electronic communication and expresses hope to keep aiding county progress and accountability.
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Six U.S. metro areas earn top scores for disaster comms
A draft Homeland Security report shows only six of 75 U.S. metropolitan areas received the highest ratings for emergency agencies' ability to communicate during disasters five years after 9/11. Washington DC San Diego Minneapolis St Paul Columbus Sioux Falls and Laramie County lead, while Chicago Cleveland Baton Rouge Mandan NC and American Samoa score lowest. The study notes all areas have policies but call for regular testing and stronger cross region governance to improve interoperability.
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AP Poll Sees Grim 2007 Outlook Across America
An Associated Press AOL News poll finds Americans foresee terror threats major natural disasters and worsening global warming in 2007. Most expect Congress to raise the federal minimum wage. many predict gas prices will rise and gay marriage will spread. Diverse views exist on war with Iran or North Korea and other drastic events.
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Mother of dead infant says she was assaulted
A 22 year old woman in Dallas told investigators she hid her pregnancy due to embarrassment after a sexual assault. Her newborn son was found dead in a trash bin. She was treated for childbirth complications and released from the hospital after an ambulance drew attention to the birth. Family said she locked herself in a bathroom for over an hour before leaving with a plastic bag. The Dallas Morning News reported online.
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Chili When It's Chilly Cook-Off and Go-Texan Dance
The Cook-Off continues from 9 am to midnight Saturday with $5 tickets including a chili cup or barbecue sandwich. Children under 12 enter free. The Baytown Highlands Metro Go-Texan Committee hosts a Go-Texan Kick-off Dance on Saturday Feb 9 at VFW Hall 8204 N Main St, with $15 tickets. Call 281-422-8359 for details.
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