Panel finds BP safety culture failing at U.S. refineries
An independent panel criticized BP for weak safety oversight and leadership at its five U.S. refineries following the 2005 Texas City blast that killed 15. The 300-page report urges board oversight, independent monitoring for five years, and stresses process safety over personal safety. BP chief John Browne pledged to implement the recommendations.
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Dow Jones ties three straight record close on mixed day
Dow Jones industrials closed at 12,582.59, a third straight record, as oil price declines and earnings outlooks weighed. Intel Wells Fargo and TD Ameritrade posted solid results while Centex and Symantec issued warnings. S&P 500 rose to 1,431.90 and Nasdaq slipped to 2,497.78 amid energy sector jitters and Fed rate expectations.
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Ice storm prompts districtwide event rescheduling
A weather warning leads to changes in Jan 23 activities at Robert E. Lee High School and other sites. The 6:30 p.m forum remains likely, Rodeo Art Show reception moves to 5 to 8 p.m Thursday, and all Tuesday high school basketball and soccer games are canceled with play dates to be decided. Transportation checks roads at 4 a.m. for possible Wednesday closures. updated postings will appear on the district site.
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Lee College cancels Tuesday evening classes and activities
Lee College and extended sites at San Jacinto Mall Liberty Dayton Crosby Huffman and Anahuac canceled Tuesday evening classes and activities. Officials will decide early morning whether to cancel the day’s classes and will post updates on www.lee.edu by 6 a.m. Students may call 281-427-5611 for cancellations.
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Anahuac considers cautious closures pending morning checks
Anahuac superintendent Dr. Linda Barnhart said the district would likely follow a procedure of checking road conditions in the early morning before informing Houston and Beaumont media by 5:30 a.m. They did not cancel Tuesday events but moved varsity basketball games in Hardin earlier than planned.
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Crosby Schools Continue As Usual Says Superintendent
Crosby superintendent Dr Don Hendrix says classes and activities will likely continue today with no panic expected. He notes freezing conditions must persist for a substantiated period for danger. If closures occur, Channel 13 KTRK Channel 11 KHOU and Channel 2 KPRC will announce it, along with local radio stations KTRK AM 740 KIKK FM 95.7 KPRC AM 950 KQUE AM 1230.
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Barbers Hill District Posts Weather Alert on Closings Page
Barbers Hill ISD officials posted a weather alert on its website barbershill.isd.esc4.net and will list closings and updates there. The site URL is provided for residents to check for district-wide notices and decisions prompted by adverse weather.
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Ice storm warning prompts citywide precautions and advisories
National Weather Service issues an ice storm warning through 9 am as city and county officials, law enforcement, Red Cross, and emergency responders prepare. Bridges and overpasses treated with magnesium chloride. motorists urged to drive with extreme caution. Goose Creek not yet deciding on school closures. information from Lee College closings available online or by phone. Temperatures expected to rise later today as Arctic air moves east and moisture may linger through the week. Residents urged to protect pipes and pets, with outdoor pets in dry, sheltered bedding.
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