Survivors Flee Port-au-Prince as Rescues Continue
Haitian relief efforts push to shelter a million homeless in tents on Port au Prince outskirts while rescues are still unfolding. An IDF team pulls a 22 year old man from rubble and an 84 year old woman is treated at hospital as fear and aid converge. The 7.0 quake on January 12 killed about 200000 and left thousands buried in collapsed buildings.
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Port au-Prince
U.N
Nicholas Reader
Israeli Defense Forces
Associated Press
Port-au-Prince
General Hospital
European Commission
Forty three states see monthly rise in unemployment
Unemployment rates rose in 43 states last month, the government said, painting a bleak picture of the job market and showing the economy recovering too slowly to generate consistent job creation. Analysts noted states that had begun adding jobs in November lost those gains in December.
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Sophia Koropeckys
Moody's Economy.com
Daddy and Me Valentine Dance in Baytown Catches Eyes
Baytown hosts the 9th annual Daddy and Me Valentine Dance at the Baytown Community Center on February 5 from 7 to 10 pm. Dads and children of all ages attend with a Cinderella theme, tiaras and gowns encouraged. A professional photographer offers packages. refreshments and door prizes add to the event. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. info at 281 420 6597 or ward@baytown.org.
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Baytown
Market Street
Senior club trips to Smoky Mountains in October
The Baytown Senior Recreation Club plans a fall trip the week of October 3 to 9. Cost is 570 per person for six nights lodging four nights in the Smokies ten meals and round trip transportation. Activities include a Guided Great Smoky Mountains National Park tour four evening shows and two morning shows with several named acts.
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Baytown
Spring into Nature Camp at Eddie V Gray Wetlands
Nature Camp at the Eddie V Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center runs March 15 to 19 for grades three to five from 8 am to 4 pm at 1724 Market Street. The $100 fee covers all trips and activities including tracking nature at Baytown Nature Center, Flower Power, Survive Alive, Fishing Frenzy, and Crazy Critters with live animals. Space is limited to 20. registration and paperwork are due at sign-up with forms at www.baytown.org or by calling 281 420 7128 or emailing sarah graham baytown.org.
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Eddie V. Gray
Wetlands Center
Baytown
Sarah.graham
Barrett Station set to celebrate Black History Month week
Barrett Station Community Center hosts a five night Black History Month celebration in partnership with a place.org at 808 Magnolia St beginning Feb 15 at 6 30 p m. Activities include Musical Night Poetry Night Soul Food Social line dancing Senior Social Night and daily exhibits honoring black investors and scientists with a census guest speaker Feb 3 and ongoing displays weekdays.
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Barrett Station
Malcolm Barrett
Magnolia Street
Place.org
Barrett
Call Barrett
Texas City teen in custody for fatal Galveston man shooting
A 15 year old boy was arrested Wednesday afternoon and held at Jerry Esmond Juvenile Detention Center in Texas City after the Monday shooting death of 36 year old Jack Briscoe HI outside the Palmer House Apartments. Briscoe died Tuesday at John Sealy Hospital. Police said suspects were on the run earlier in the day. The teen is the alleged gunman, and a detention hearing is pending.
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Texas City
Galveston
Jack Briscoe
Palmer House
Palmer Highway
Briscoe
John Sealy Hospital
Jerry Esmond
City eyes tourist draw with Main Street and amphitheater
City leaders met with business officials to map economic plans aimed at transforming the area from a bedroom community into a tourist destination. Proposals include infrastructure upgrades, expanded trails, a revitalized Main Street corridor, and an artist-friendly amphitheater to lure visitors like Willie Nelson. Police report a raid uncovering cocaine, scales, packaging, and a sawed-off shotgun. Two Dickinson men were arrested, with Alex Franklin Page charged with possession of cocaine and firearms, and Timothy Franklin Paige charged with cocaine possession.
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Willie Nelson
John Lopez
Alex Franklin Page
Dickinson
Galveston
Timothy Franklin Paige
LMISD investigates employee amid alleged student relationship
La Marque ISD says one employee is under investigation for possibly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student. The district and La Marque police confirm an inquiry but will not provide details or identify if the individual is a teacher. The case was reported to police Thursday afternoon.
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LA Marque
Denise McLean
Man 36 killed in Texas City pickup crash
Alfred William Durrett III, 36, died from injuries after his pickup drove into a ditch on Oak Street North in Texas City. He was thrown from the front passenger window as the vehicle left the road at about 10 48 a m Wednesday authorities said.
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Texas City
Alfred William Durrett III
Oak Street
Joe Stanton
Brothers face drug charges in Dickinson raid
Dickinson officers with Texas City Police Department and the DEA conducted a narcotics raid at a trailer home in the 2800 block of 24th Avenue, resulting in two brothers facing drug possession charges.
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Dickinson
Texas City — Police Department
Drug Enforcement Agency
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