Probe clears troops of misconduct in Ishaqi killings
A U S military probe cleared troops of misconduct in the March Ishaqi raid north of Baghdad, acknowledging up to 13 Iraqi deaths and possible collateral casualties. The investigation followed questions about an initial report and footage of slain civilians.
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Perry Texas Republicans denounce illegal immigration at convention
Governor Rick Perry urged continued use of state officers and technology to curb illegal immigration and announced Medicaid verification for entrants under a new federal rule. He backed video surveillance along border hotspots with real time online posting, while party leaders pressed for a physical border barrier and tougher federal action.
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Baytown Area Wins Abatement Award at KTB Conference
The abatement program, enforcing waste codes and dumping laws, invites statewide nominations for awards judged on a 100 point scale. Baytown earned a high score in the Government Award category, with a ceremony at the 39th Annual KTB Conference in Plano June 26 to 29.
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Baytown YMCA urges 10 swim safety tips for summer
The Baytown Family YMCA promotes swim safety with ten tips including never swimming alone supervision near water and using Coast Guard approved life vests. It notes a teen missing after a lake swim and a toddler nearly drowning to underscore risks and offers lessons at Wayne Gray Sports Complex with private options and a 100th anniversary of group instruction.
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Caution at Banana Bend as drownings prompt warnings
A Baytown report notes two drownings at Banana Bend water park prompting calls for supervision and safety measures. Aquatics officials urge life jackets, swimming with a buddy, and child supervision, while YMCA programs offer lessons from age three months.
Chamber recognizes scholars and partners at annual awards
CHAMBER honors scholars Sanchez Villela and Gutierrez with $1000 scholarships as Sanchez aims for Oral Roberts University after Lee College. Villela will study while working, and Gutierrez plans medicine at UT Austin. Osuna to Lamar University attends in fall. Lee College president Martha Ellis lauds education as a path to opportunity. Exxon Mobil named corporate member of the year.
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Exxon Mobil
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Mayor forms neighborhood association and district meeting
Mayor Sheley plans to create a neighborhood association from Williams Street to Forest Street and discuss district traffic policy. He will hold up to four meetings this year, aiming for 50 to 75 residents at a Baytown City Hall Annex session starting at 9 a.m. Call 281-422-8008 for details.
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