Fisherman Missing Near Smith Point Sparks Coast Guard Search
The Coast Guard continued the search for Anahuac restaurant owner Thein Nguyen, 42, last seen Tuesday off Smith Point while fishing on a 21 foot White Osprey. Local crabbers aided the effort as officials investigated a submerged object found near Smith Point and sought help from Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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Chambers County
Bill Segelken
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Ribbon cut but road closed for new flyover opening
The new flyover linking southbound Highway 146 to Spur 330 is set to open next week but could be delayed by weather. Work is underway on overhead signs and pavement markings. The $4.1 million project, funded mainly with federal stimulus funds, was cut in January and finished two months ahead of schedule.
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Nicki Evans
Ted Poe
Lucio Ortiz
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Ralph Howard
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Lee College president stresses early preparation for student success
LC President Mike Murphy argues that college readiness starts before school age and continues through early childhood and family factors. He collaborates with Goose Creek CISD to improve high school to college transitions and ongoing K12 support, working with Superintendent Toby York.
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Lee College
Mike Murphy
College and district partner on seamless education effort
Dr. York and staff along with Murphy describe steps to create a seamless educational path from early childhood through post secondary education. Lee College is collaborating with the school district on a college readiness and career preparation program at the district’s request.
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United Way
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Body found in Goose Creek as Baytown chase driver believed dead
Baytown police recovered a body believed to be the driver ejected from a black Mercury Montaineer after it crashed into Goose Creek Stream during a Sunday pursuit. The adult Hispanic male remains unidentified pending medical examiner confirmation. Divers and agencies searched the area near Hill of Rest Cemetery, with the SUV recovered from the water Sunday.
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Goose Creek
Roger Clifford
Hill of Rest
Market Street
Lee High School
Clifford
Baytown Fire and Rescue
Texas Parks and Wildlife
US. Coast Guard
Goose Creek Stream
Harris County shredding drive fights identity theft
Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia announces a county wide free document shredding program with Shred-It to help residents reduce identity theft. March launches a year long effort accepting old tax and medical records while excluding batteries glass and needles.
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Adrian Garcia
Texas Attorney General’s Office
Texas AG
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Houston
Shred-It
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