Samson funds K-9 bite suit for Chambers County
Samson Energy donated a 2000 dollar check to Chambers County for training and presentation of a canine bite suit used to train police K-9 units at the Chambers County Commissioners Court. Sheriff Hawthorne said the purchase reduces county liability and a trained dog recently aided in an assault suspect arrest. Deputy Rick Davis praised the donation and Korey Litton of Samson noted the company's community involvement.
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Chambers County
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Chambers County Officers’ Association
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Rick Davis
Samson
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Korey Litton
Carton Carrington
Eddie Taylor
Korey Sitton
Rusty Senac
Gary Nelson
Jimmy Sylvia
Larry George
Mark Huddleston
Fight disrupts basketball game between Lumberton and Goose Creek Memorial
A brawl during a Lumberton ISD and Goose Creek CISD boys basketball game prompted immediate stoppage and ongoing investigation. Coaches and players are under disciplinary review, with actions possible from both districts and potential UIL involvement. The teams meet again in Baytown Friday amid security concerns and continued talks on procedures.
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Lumberton Isd
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Eleska Aubespin
Resource center planned to aid multiple Harris County communities
The Marcelous Williams Resource Center hosts an Art Show from 4 to 7 p m on Saturday Jan 31 at the center to unveil plans for a community hub. The center would offer a computer portal, reading lounge, office space and “It’s Your Shoppe” sales area with a portion of proceeds to the nonprofit. Volunteers, donations, grants and partnerships are sought to fund and operate the center serving Highlands Lynchburg Crosby Barrett Station Baytown and nearby areas.
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Highlands
Lynchburg
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Baytown
TYC
Eddie
Lyresha Bell
Brian Dirden
Welton Williams
Dirden
Ramonia
Talent Yield Coalition
Houston
Ramania
Chase Bank
Art League
Julie Gilbert
Gilbert
Marcelous-Williams Resource Center
Texas House eases panic button access in Capitol offices
The Texas House unanimously approved a plan directing the Department of Public Safety to ensure panic buttons are available to members and streamline reimbursement and access control. The move followed a confrontation with gun rights activists involving Rep. Pancho Nevarez, who faced criticism for opposing an open carry bill. The session also saw business groups and Democrats clash over preserving in state tuition for immigrant students under the Dream Act, highlighting expected partisan battles.
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Pancho Nevarez
Eagle Pass
Nevarez
Texas
Settlement money eyed for health and water projects in Highlands area
Harris County reached a 29.2 million settlement with Waste Management of Texas McGinnis Industrial Maintenance and GC Environment for waste pit contamination. The San Jacinto River Coalition urges using proceeds for remediation health studies and community education in affected areas with emphasis on clean drinking water and local impacts. Community meeting discussions highlighted funding allocation concerns and calls for accountability from agencies and remaining companies while EPA reviews long term remedy options.
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GC Environment
San Jacinto
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Highlands
Doyce Bobo
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Galveston Bay
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Ted Poe
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