EPA says freeze will not halt San Jacinto waste pits cleanup
EPA spokesman says a Trump era freeze on grants will not affect the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund cleanup. The EPA is reviewing 60-day public comments for the 14 acre site and will include the chosen remedy in the record of decision. The preferred plan calls for removing about 202000 cubic yards of contaminated material at nearly 97 million dollars.
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Woe to those who make unjust laws decrees
A fragment on injustice condemns rulers who craft oppressive laws and decrees, warning of moral consequences for enforcers and lawmakers. The terse line invokes strong ethical judgment without specifying people or places.
Lee College nursing graduates prepared for modern health care
Lee College seals the deal with a five decade tradition of nursing graduates ready to serve in Baytown area hospitals and clinics. Spring 2015 RN headcount was 670 and LVN 157. spring 2016 RN 645 and LVN 171. The program blends classroom study with labs and clinicals, soon benefiting from a renovated McNulty Haddick Complex housing new labs and a high fidelity simulation center.
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Local WWII Fighter Ace Watts profiled in new book
Charles E. Watts known as Billy, a Baytown resident, is highlighted in Wings of Valor. The book profiles 82 WWII fighter aces, including Watts of VF-18 who flew a first combat mission on November 11, 1943 escorting dive bombers to Rabaul, New Guinea. He recalls facing 75 to 80 Zero fighters near Rabaul as his squadron protected the slow torpedo planes and dive bombers.
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Billy” Watts
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Shot of the Night at Lee College Basketball
Baytown player Ben Johnson hits a pivotal three during a timeout in the second half against Angelina College and wins 500 dollars for the basket. Scott Sheley stands nearby as coverage continues on page five.
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