Harris County settles bond lawsuit over misdemeanor jail bias
Harris County Commissioners Court approved a three year settlement ending a lawsuit challenging bond practices in misdemeanor cases. The agreement ends a two tier justice system that freed Rich defendants while poorer arrestees stayed jailed, with officials touting civil rights reform and national leadership in fairness and safety.
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Isaiah 53 Verses On Suffering and Redemption
A Bible verse states that Jesus bore our pains and injuries, was pierced for our transgressions, and by his wounds we are healed, highlighting sacrifice, punishment, and peace through his suffering.
Regents Study Athletic Housing At Lee College Campus Site
Lee College regents toured two adjacent properties at 650 and 700 West Texas Avenue to evaluate a potential on campus athletic housing facility. No commitments were made as an appraisal is planned to judge suitability. The move aims to cut transportation costs by housing men’s basketball and women’s volleyball closer to campus.
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Pickup tower debut at Walmart store on Garth Road
Walmart introduces a 16 foot pickup tower at the Garth Road store to speed grocery orders. The device holds up to 300 packages and notifies customers via app or email when items arrive for pickup. An associate loads items into the tower and customers collect them in under a minute.
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Anne Hatfield
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Baytown
Plan to shield Houston Gulf Coast from hurricanes gains traction
For about a decade Texas A M University at Galveston has pushed rival plans to protect Houston Galveston from hurricanes. A M U Galveston favored coastal barrier system faces 15 years or more to realization with costs up to 20 billion dollars. Rice University proposes the Galveston Bay Park Plan using dredged material from the Houston Ship Channel to build a 25 foot levee with parkland and a ring levee around Galveston, plus a large storm surge gate and smaller gates for boat passage, aiming for faster implementation and greater protection for the region.
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