Study Links Pollution to Child Cancer Risk in Houston
A UT Health study links higher cancer risk in children living within two miles of the Houston Ship Channel and nearby plants. The 18 month analysis of Harris County cases from 1995 to 2003 ties elevated exposure to 1 3 butadiene and benzene to higher rates of acute lymphocytic leukemia and other leukemias, though not proving causation. Mayor White supports cleanup efforts and more monitoring, while researchers plan to extend the study with newer data.
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Houston
Houston Ship Channel
University of Texas School of Public Health
Ship Channel
Harris County
Houston Department of Health and Human Services
Centers For Disease Control
Bill White
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
Coker
Houston City Health
Kathy Barton
White
Texas Petrochemicals Co
Gallegos pushes SB 93 to tighten Ship Channel air rules
State Sen Mario Gallegos seeks tougher emission standards and expanded monitoring for the Houston Ship Channel region via Senate Bill 93. The measure would involve the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ban major polluters undermining standards, and require expert involvement in policy creation. House companion HB 547 filed by Rep Jessica Farrar.
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Houston Ship Channel
Mario Gallegos
Gallegos
Senate
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Ship Channel
Jessica Farrar
Stolen Harley Davidson Motorcycle Reported In Baytown
A Baytown man reported his Harley Davidson motorcycle, plate TX LP 3AB254, stolen from the 7000 block of Bayway Drive between January 13 and 18. Police also investigated vehicle burglaries at San Jacinto Elementary and other nearby addresses with tools and a camera stolen and a Toro generator taken.
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Baytown
Bayway Drive
San Jacinto
Virginia St
Alabama St
New Jersey St
Train car crash on FM 1405 with no injuries reported
Baytown police logs show a busy period from Thursday to Friday with nine alarms and multiple incidents including two assaults, one auto theft, several burglaries, forgery and thefts. A minor train car crash on FM 1405 occurred with no injuries.
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Baytown
Ena Biro
Mom Twums
Sarmoay
Sum
El Paso braces for frigid winter storm
El Paso and far West Texas brace for a winter storm as temperatures near freezing, prompting school and business closures, road shutdowns, and government office disruptions. Gov. Perry activated 90 Texas Army National Guard troops to Lubbock Amarillo and El Paso for potential rescues and traffic control.
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EL Paso
Texas
Rick Perry
Texas Army National Guard
Lubbock
Amarillo
el Pasos
Perry
Robert Black
Fort Bliss
National Weather Service
Weather Service
Panhandle
Lawmaker proposes rule to bolster parental attendance talks
Texas lawmakers consider adding attendance minded provisions to the Education Code. The bill would empower schools to require parent meetings when students face behavioral or learning problems and when truancy is an issue. Supporters cite court interventions as motivating parental cooperation.
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al Richard
Judge Palumbo
Richard
Goose Creek
la Porte
Deer Park
Barbara Sultis
Sultis
Wayne Smith
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Solus
Frithur
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OX Office
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Teppco
Decker Drive
Tyr. Warranty Inc
Loss & Damage Inc
Free Batteries Inc
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center
Guys & Dolls
Bayarearehab
Susan Milner
STG Rien
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