Salvage Efforts Continue For Old Ship In Buffalo Bayou
Ship manager Andy Smith says pumps keep New York class vessel afloat after listing. Volunteers, Texas Parks and Wildlife staff, an outside contractor, and a salvage diving company fight a 24 hour battle to contain oil and water mix, slow leaks from 850 to 100 gallons per minute, and plan a week long first phase closure while crews deplug and pressure wash the area.
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Buffalo Bayou
Houston
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Smith
Bayou
Berea Church Aids Community With Health Day Programs
Berea Church of God and Christ hosts a community event featuring health screenings, hot dogs, and free brochures. Pastor Kenneth Green describes the church as a regional icon and social center guiding travelers and empowering families. The church partners with Lee College to offer day care, GED classes, and life skills for single mothers, while Constance and Joe Lewis care for several relatives.
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Yacht club blasts port over marsh islands proposal
Francis accuses Port of Houston of misrepresenting cooperation with the Houston Yacht Club on the artificial spoil islands plan. The 41 acre potential marsh sits near Bayport Channel and could affect sailing areas used by the club. Public comment on the Army Corps permit runs through July 5.
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Houston Yacht Club
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la Porte
Houston Ship Channel
Army Corps of Engineers
Galveston Bay
Francis
Patrick Gibson
Port Authority
Bayport Channel
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Gains Continue Across Goose Creek CISD Programs
Gains shown across Goose Creek CISD include AP enrollments rising 21 percent to 1 201 students district wide 2011 12 and AP exam registrations up 40 percent to 1 033 with 86 percent of AP students taking exams. 77 AP Scholars named a 45 percent rise. UIL participants exceed 1 500 with regional qualifiers up from 2 to 5 and one team to state. Duke Talent Identification Program qualifiers grew 87 percent to 493 seventh graders. Robotics teams advanced regionally for first time with 169 students in 5 8 applying to robotics up 74 percent. Goose Creek 10th and 11th graders outperform averages in math reading writing. GATE expansion to all campuses and gifted identifications up 45 percent to 171.
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Gccisd
Duke
Goose Creek
CISD
Crosby grad earns honors at MSU
Brandy Cook of Crosby was named to the Provost's Honor Roll at Midwestern State University for Spring 2012. She joined 26 other students achieving a 3.75 to 3.99 GPA with at least 12 graded hours and no I WF or NC grades.
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Brandy Cook
Crosby
Midwestern State University
Cook
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