Feds sue to overturn Arizona immigration law
The federal government filed a lawsuit in Phoenix seeking to strike down Arizona's immigration crackdown, arguing it violates the Constitution and risks detaining unauthorized visitors and citizens. Gov. Jan Brewer denounced the suit as misguided while supporters call it federal overreach amid border concerns. Arizona, a major entry point with hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants, argues the measure is constitutional.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Jan Brewer
U.S
Tanning salons face 10 percent tax tied to Obamacare
The July 1 tax applies to indoor tanning sessions to fund expanded health care and curb tanning use. Island Tanz manager Patricia Givans in Crosby says salons may add the charge, while others may raise overall prices. she doubts major impact on business. The American Academy of Dermatology notes about one million people tan daily, with UV exposure classed as carcinogenic by DHHS.
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Patricia Givans
Island Tanz
Crosby
Givans
American Association of Dermatologists
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
Officials seek ID of man who jumped Hartman Bridge
Baytown police report a man in his early twenties, Hispanic, jumped from the Hartman Bridge into an Exxon property below after arriving in a silver SUV. Authorities will use autopsy fingerprints to identify him, noting the incident occurred about 3:42 a.m. and was ruled death by own action.
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Hartman Bridge
Baytown
Harris County
Precinct 8
Phil Sandlin
Exxon
Sandlin
Nine charged in aggravated robbery at Bay Pointe Apartments
Police say a Bay Pointe resident was robbed at gunpoint outside his Northwood Drive apartment about 8 am by five young black males. A BB gun was used, and two 17 year olds from Baytown were later charged. investigators link the incident to a second robbery of a Double Dave’s Pizza driver nearby.
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Bay Pointe
Northwood Drive
Eric Freed
Freed
Garth Road
Baytown
Dillon Tramaine Godfrey
Double Dave’s Pizza
Barbers Hill considers graduation seating plan
Barbers Hill ISD officials discussed a plan to manage crowding at the 2010 commencement ceremony. Superintendent Dr Greg Poole noted about 6000 attendees and described students marching into the stadium and sitting center field facing the home side, which could not accommodate all guests.
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Barbers Hill
Greg Poole
Poole
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