Fear of female hurricane names hides deadly truth
A University of Illinois study finds people evacuate less from storms with feminine names, while historical U.S. landfall data shows Katrina and Sandy as deadliest. In six experiments, participants reacted more strongly to Christopher than Christina and Victoria than Victor. The 2020 list includes Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Laura, Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulette, Rene, Sally, Teddy, Vicky and Wilfred.
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U.S
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Champaign
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Christina
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Bertha
Cristobal
Dolly
Edouard
Fay
Gonzalo
Hanna
Isaias
Josephine
Kyle
Laura
Marco
Nana
Omar
Paulette
Rene
Sally
Teddy
Vicky
Wilfred
Centennial Gate proposals eyed near Baytown by SSPEED research
SSPEED develops the Centennial Gate adjacent to Baytown with three location options near Hartman Bridge and toward the bay. Designs include two Rotterdam style semicircular gates and a floating gate. Proposals aim to protect thousands of petroleum and chemical tanks while fitting with Grand Parkway plans. EHCMA stresses protecting regional economic assets and supports evaluating all flood options.
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Baytown
Bedient
Hartman Bridge
Bay
Exxon
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Cedar Bayou
Txdot
Joshua Woodson’s spirit shines through medical trial at SFA
Joshua Woodson, a 5 year old with a fragile heart, attends kindergarten at SFA where his daily nurse checks his oxygen and blood pressure. His sisters Lindsey and Delaney attend nearby elementary schools, and his teacher Lori Emerson and principal Laura Smith praise his positive attitude and daily happiness. Doctors estimate he may live to eight or ten, with ongoing checkups and family faith guiding them as Joshua aspires to be a police officer someday.
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Woodson
Woodsons
Lindsey
Gentry
Delaney
Austin Elementary
Austin
Lori Emerson
Laura Smith
SFA
Smith
CCPD funds boost police numbers and tech in high crime areas
The Crime Control and Prevention District has funded 15 officers for the police force and commercial vehicle enforcement, plus vehicles and equipment. Most new technology in the department comes from CCPD. The five year sales tax ends May 2016 with a November 2015 renewal vote.
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Wheeler
Robbery Attempt Leaves Man Injured Outside Northwood Drive Apartment
Police say a man was assaulted during an attempted robbery at 1 16 a m Monday in the 900 block of Northwood Drive. The victim sustained major injuries and was taken to Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital. nothing was stolen.
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Northwood Drive
Houston Methodist
San Jacinto Hospital
Theft reports across city streets and blocks
The report itemizes multiple thefts from Friday to Sunday across Bolster Street Interstate 10 Decker Drive Garth Road Lee Drive and Market Street. Losses include a lawn mower valued at 180 fuel worth 22 computer equipment worth 1 000 construction equipment worth 3 000 and wallet with bankcards. A separate criminal mischief and attempted theft occurred on Market Street.
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Bolster Street
Interstate 10
Decker Drive
Garth Road
Lee Drive
Market Street
Multiple assaults and arrests reported across city blocks
A series of incidents included assaults on North Jones Street and North Main Street with two brothers fighting, a Baytown man charged with assault and criminal mischief on Quail Hollow Drive, and a juvenile charged with Class A assault after a BB gun shooting in Missouri Street. Other arrests involved Memorial Drive, Fairway Drive, Decker Drive, and Garth Road with various charges including drug paraphernalia possession and outstanding warrants.
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Memorial Drive
North Main Street
Baytown
Quail Hollow Drive
Fairway Drive
Channelview
Decker Drive
Missouri Street
Multiple Burglaries and Vehicle Crimes Reported Saturday
Police logged several thefts and break ins across the city from Saturday evening to Sunday morning. Stolen items include entertainment equipment worth 1600 dollars, tools valued at 2050 dollars, a lawnmower, a 1994 GMC Sierra 2500 pickup with camper shell valued at 4000 dollars, cash totaling 1000 dollars, and tools valued at 3275 dollars.
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West Baker Road
Scarborough named Akron president after varied leadership career
The University of Akron appoints Scarborough, former provost at UT and executive leader at DePaul and Tyler, as its 16th president. He holds a PhD in strategic management and previously led major budgeting, campus master planning, and operations initiatives while emphasizing student success and polymer research growth.
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Baytown
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American Legion Post
Boys State
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Polyme Engineering
Smithsonian Institution
Scarborough
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University of Akron
University of Toledo
You College
Toledo
University of Toledo Medical Center
Medical Center
DePaul University
University of Texas-Tyler
Ut-Tyler
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Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Co
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Samantha
University of Toledo Physicians Group
Lon Spencer
Austin
Bay Area Heritage Society Gala Honors Wanda Orton Tonight
The Bay Area Heritage Society hosts a gala at Goose Creek Country Club starting at 6 p.m. honoring Wanda Orton, Baytown Sun columnist and retired managing editor. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling Terry Presley at 713-805-2843 or 281-427-8768, with Jim Finley among the speakers.
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Bay Area Heritage Society
Wanda Orton
Terry Presley
Baytown
Baytown Sun
Orton
Sun
Jim Finley
Goose Creek Country Club
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