Crosby Motel Fire Under Investigation
A Crosby Motel fire injured several people and forced evacuation of about 30 residents. The blaze began near 4 a.m. at the Crosby Motel near Highway 90 and FM 2100, burned at least 12 hours, with some residents leaping from a second story balcony. Fire officials say the cause is under investigation and Red Cross aid is arranging temporary housing.
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City to Test Baytown Sirens Wednesday
The City of Baytown will conduct a one hour test of new chemical warning sirens on Wednesday June 23 between 9 and 10 a.m. Sirens will activate repeatedly during the period and the 10 a.m. all clear signal will sound for one minute. Regular weekly 9 a.m. tests will occur every Wednesday.
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Baytown Police Charge Suspects In Drug and Theft Incidents
Baytown officers arrested a man for drug possession after a crash on Bayway Drive and a woman after found in a car on Rollingbrook. Separate reports describe break ins, thefts, and vehicle burglaries across multiple blocks, with values ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars and numerous stolen items.
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Demographer urges Texas prep for kindergartners and college aid
Former U S Census Bureau head Steve Murdock urged Texas to boost early childhood preparation before kindergarten to reduce future dropout rates and to expand grants for college students. He warned projections show by 2040 about three of every ten workers will need higher education.
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Four charged in videotaped school beating at Houston charter
In Houston, teacher Sheri Lynn Davis and three other educators at a charter school were charged after a video showed a 13 year old student beaten at the campus. Davis faces injury to a child a third degree felony with up to 10 years and a $10,000 fine. The superintendent founder Ollie Hilliard principal David Jones and witness Gabriel Moseley are charged with failure to report child abuse.
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Mistrial in Ashford case ends deadlock after jury refusals
After two hours of deliberation the jury declared a mistrial and was released. One juror said ten votes favored conviction while another upheld acquittal, citing weak police work and lack of DNA evidence. Co-defendant Merritt pleaded guilty to murder with a five year recommendation and testifed against Ashford. Prosecutors weigh a second trial as Ashford remains in custody.
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Harris County Jail Bond Listed At Seventy Five Thousand
A detainee remains held with a bond set at 75000 in Harris County. The matter involves local authorities and pertains to an ongoing court proceeding. Details specify the bond amount and jurisdiction but omit any further personal identifiers.
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Fatal Wreck Ties Up I-10 Traffic Near Plant
Police reported a fatality in an early Monday crash on Interstate 10 near the Chevron Phillips plant. Freeway and feeder road traffic were impaired for hours. No information about the victim or further details were available at press time.
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Zachary Martin of Ross Sterling High shines in academics
Zachary Martin, son of Terry Martin, attends Ross Sterling High School. He completed Sophomore and Freshman placement classes, maintained a high GPA, earned commended TAKS status, passed Human Geography AP, and completed two PSATs and two dual credit government courses at Lee College. He is voted most likely to succeed.
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