Iraq gains sovereignty two days early amid insurgent risk
Iraq's interim government received official sovereignty from US administrators in a secretive ceremony, with 145,000 foreign troops still in charge. The transfer followed a rapid setup, while violence persisted as four explosions rocked central Baghdad and a hostage death was reported. NATO agreed to help train Iraq's armed forces.
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Goose Creek board weighs limited raise and policy tweaks
The Goose Creek board discussed keeping some employees at the high end of pay ranges with no raise and proposed giving 50 percent of the raise to soften the impact amid rising insurance costs. They estimated the cost around 25,000 to 530,000. Trustees also revised the zero tolerance policy to distinguish self defense from violence and voted to allow cell phones on campus with penalties for violations and no camera devices due to legal concerns.
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Wilyne Laughlin
Goose Creek Education Federation
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Laughlin
Albans
Pheliiria Barnes
Police beat and stabbings flood Crosby Baytown area
The report details a Sunday spree of violence: a 41 year old Crosby woman allegedly assaulted a Baytown man on North Atlantic Avenue after an argument, with EMS treating the man who refused hospital transport. a 24 year old woman surrendered after holding a weapon to her head during a stand-off in west Miriam, held on a $20,000 bond. and two Baytown men aged 17 and 19 faced aggravated assault charges after allegedly attacking a 22 year old man on McKinney Road, with both suspects held on $10,000 bonds.
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Harris County District Attorney's Office
Baytown Police Log Details Calls Across 6am Sunday to 6am Monday
Baytown police responded to 144 calls with 18 alarms seven assaults two auto thefts three burglaries two burglaries of motor vehicles four criris final mischief four disturbances seven thefts three major and four minor accidents. Police Beat from Baytown Police Department reports. Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips and callers stay anonymous. Call 28-]472- TIPS. Baytown police Web Site is police Baytown.org.
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Militants claim killing of U.S. hostage Maupin in Iraq
Al Jazeera broadcast that Army private Keith Maupin, held since April after an ambush west of Baghdad, was shot by militants in front of a grave. The tape reportedly shows a blindfolded man and cites a group call The Sharp Sword against the Enemies of God and His Prophet. The Pentagon said the tape is under review and no confirmation of Maupin’s death was provided.
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Algeria
Repairs on Thompson Road Close Lanes in Baytown
Baytown Harris County Precinct 2 crews close north and southbound Thompson Road north of Interstate 10 from 7:30 a.m. to noon for patching and concrete replacement weather permitting. Funds are limited, with reconstruction deferred while the Transportation Master Plan plans funding, prioritization, and potential fall identification of Thompson Road for future work.
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Roel Garcia
Harris County
Garcia
Park Amphitheater Prepares as Flooding Threatens WeekendActs
The Parks and Recreation Department fills patches with sod to drain a murky moat area near the amphitheater. Sand is laid to create a stable stage area for Hanna's Reef and The Coastliners this Saturday night. Rain may interrupt plans with thunderstorm chances up to 50 percent today, then 20 percent by Saturday and 30 percent Sunday. events run 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 9:45 p.m. Sunday with fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Free admission.
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Parks and Recreation Department
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