Snow and ice storms hit West and North Texas
Heavy snow and freezing rain across West Texas downed tree limbs and power lines while driving grew treacherous from Lubbock to the Panhandle and South Plains. North Texas faced strong thunderstorms with roof damage and up to 8 inches of snow possible northwest of Lubbock. I 40 was closed from the Texas Oklahoma border to the New Mexico line due to packed snow and ice.
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Three hurt in Angleton plant explosion
Three workers were hospitalized with burns after an explosion at Thermal Polymer Systems in Angleton, south of Houston. Police say two were airlifted to a Houston hospital and the third taken by ambulance. conditions and cause are not known.
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Council approves joint election ballots with Lee College firms
The City Council approved a plan Thursday night for collaborative ballots to hold a general election day. City Manager Garry Brumback says costs will drop and voters gain convenience from one ballot. District 2 Councilman Sheley notes Lee College on a joint election looks good. Filing opens February 8 and runs to March 8 with ballot placement apps online at baytown.org gecisd.net and lee.edu.
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Nelson remembered for decades of service at Pumphrey Elementary
Nelson, longtime secretary at Pumphrey Elementary, was honored by Stratmann who made a quilt from old school T shirts. He hopes the quilt will be displayed by the Department of Transportation to honor her years of devotion. She still helps others, even in retirement, by cooking and assisting friends and family.
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Baytown Junior Forum Gala Promises Big Night Out
The Baytown Junior Forum hosts an extravagant charity gala with a diverse menu including brie wheels, smoked salmon, stuffed jalapenos, carved beef, and more. Over 20 drawings and 30 silent auction items, featuring spa days and a Red Fox dining prize, await attendees, who must buy tickets before venue fire code limits. Sauls says it will be a large community celebration. For info, call 832-597-6003.
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Obama budget fuels space program debate and health care stakes
The budget plans propose 5.9 billion more for NASA over five years, extending the ISS to 2020 but may scrap Constellation moon mission. Debates link space funding to jobs, health reform, and political transparency as reactions from Debra, Bay Area activists, and Republicans unfold. The AP contributed.
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