Weather provides daily shower chance and temps
Today forecast shows a 60 percent chance of showers with heavy bursts possible. Highs reach the upper 80s, sunrise at 6 30 a.m., sunset at 8 22 p.m. Tomorrow expects partial clouding with a 30 percent shower chance and highs in the lower 90s, sunrise 6 31 a.m., sunset 8 21 p.m. Tides
Today in History July 16 highlights and events
Key historical events on July 16 include the 1945 Trinity test at Alamogordo New Mexico and DC becoming the capital in 1790. Other notable dates feature Farragut's 1862 advancement, the 1918 execution of the Romanovs, Salinger's 1951 novel, Goldwater's 1964 convention quote, Apollo 1 in 1969, Butterfield's 1973 disclosure, Reagan's 1980 nomination, Harry Chapin's 1981 death, and JFK Jr. disappearance in 1999.
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Thought for Today Quote by Jackie Moms Mabley
A quoted remark from Jackie Moms Mabley praising teenagers for traits she sees as positive. The line challenges negative stereotypes about youth and asserts affection and honesty toward young people.
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Moms" Mabley
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College Board ends flagging SAT tests for disabled students
New policy takes effect October 1 2003 and applies to SAT PSAT and AP exams ending the practice of marking scores with nonstandard administration for extra time accommodations. Disability Rights Advocates welcomed the settlement amid concerns admissions officials say it may deter false disability claims.
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Oakland
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Anahuac District Debates Use of New Federal Funding
The district plans to supplement rather than supplant existing budgets with federal money and examines strict spending guidelines. Potential deferrals include K-2 salaries signing incentives stipends and other personnel. A worst case could cut signing incentives by 500 to 1000 saving about 50000. Board voting on the budget Aug 13 at 7 p.m.
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Rain Lingers with Showers Through Monday Baytown Power Restored
Rain continues with chances of showers or thunderstorms from Friday through Monday. Reliant Energy Baytown service manager David Baker says weekend outages totaled about 7,400 people in the Baytown area, with crews bringing in help from less-affected regions to restore power. Baytown motorists remained largely safe, as Chambers County sheriff's dispatcher notes only a few non weather related accidents and police reports show weekend crashes at typical levels, with two major incidents on Sunday.
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Baytown
Baker
Chambers County Sheriff's Department
Traficant labels convictions a government vendetta
Rep. James Traficant, appealing to the House ethics panel, says he is innocent of bribery, fraud, and tax evasion and expects expulsion. He claims witnesses were coerced and seeks excluded recordings to prove government manipulation. He represented himself at the nine week Cleveland trial.
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James Traficant
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Traficant
Cleveland
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County dog contract fault sparks legal questions
Deputies hold four dogs while Hill Country Dog Center backtracked on returning two. Commissioners debate purchasing rules over 5000 dollars and potential law violations. Kreuzer deflects blame as disputes over funding from drug seizures and training costs linger. legal action possible.
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Hardy
Precinct 2
Judy Edmonds
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Hill Country Dog Center
County Bets $98,000 for Inmate Health Care Budget
County official Sylvia says the $98,000 fiscal year budget for prisoner health care now has only $5,000 left and $56,000 in hospital bills for two inmates outstanding. If indigent, the county pays 28 percent of normal medical costs. She urges cost control and a switch to generic medications for inmates. Precinct 3 Commissioner Buddy Irby notes frequent antidepressant use and questions inmate needs. A proposed agreement with the current inmate doctor was tabled for future discussion.
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Buddy Irby
Indictments Probe Tied to County Deputies and Purchases
An investigation cites indictments including aggravated perjury and falsifying government documents. Deputy Joslin and others face scrutiny over alleged falsified arrest papers and a $40,000 drug dog purchase. Deputy Schoppe accuses Joslin of sexual misconduct, while her polygraph was reported passed.
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John Joslin
Brett Hulsey
Vernon Coates
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Chambers County
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