Dallas officer killed by drunken driver on motorcycle
Dallas police say Senior Cpl. Earl Jamie Givens, a 32 year veteran, was struck and killed by an SUV while directing funeral escorts. The 25 year old driver was arrested after a field sobriety test following the crash.
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Three Houston County prison officials arrested in arson scheme
Three Texas prison officials were arrested this month for allegedly destroying evidence at the Eastham Unit in Houston County. They allegedly conspired to burn tractor parts in a pit behind the Eastham Unit to dispose of evidence in an investigation. Ellis' attorney Bryan Cantrell questioned the charges as not supporting a crime.
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Man receives probation in hot car death case
A Collin County jury convicted 35 year old Michael Thedford of criminally negligent homicide in the June 21 2016 death of his six month old daughter Fern Thedford. He was sentenced to five years probation after deliberating over four hours the judge noted he forgot his child while two older children were taken to day care.
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Baytown Firefighter Sues Over Workers’ Comp Coverage
Baytown firefighter Mahoney sues the city seeking clarification if his cancer is covered by workers’ compensation after delayed reimbursements. The case resonates with fellow firefighters including 15-year veteran Luv-Jabbar Bell who died of stomach cancer last year. The city argues over coverage while lawmakers and advocates urge protecting long-time employees and survivors amid concurrent similar actions in Houston.
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EPA proceeds with cap repair plan at San Jacinto site
The EPA says repairs at the San Jacinto Waste Pit Superfund site are ahead of schedule and to be finished by next week. International Paper and McGinnes Industrial Maintenance Corp are mounting a rock armored cap with geotextile and geogrid layers, pushing a long term fix amid past cap failures and dioxin exposure.
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Cleanup continues after hazardous gas site found
Chambers County Fire Marshal Ryan Holz says warning signs are posted around the property and occupancy is restricted until hazards are remediated. EPA and TCEQ are conducting cleanup, expected to take about six months, with fence line air monitoring and varying disposal methods by chemical class. EPA applies Superfund emergency authority and seeks cost recovery from the responsible party.
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