Death row case raises DNA test questions for Houston lab
Houston death row inmate Charles D. Raby seeks a new trial after DNA tests contradicted a lab analyst's testimony from 1994. The case involves a 72 year old woman stabbed in her home and under fingernail scrapings. The Houston crime lab analyst Joseph Chu testified tests were inconclusive, but new DNA results show no link to Raby.
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Police focus on I-45 FM 646 Monday safety meeting
League City retailers along Interstate 45 and FM 646 report rising shoplifting and auto burglary calls crave increased patrols. Police Chief Michael Jez urged owners to discuss needs, noting a 41 percent rise in calls from 2006 to 2008 and that 80 percent of victims left cars unlocked. JC Penney and American Fence and Supply cited parking lot activity and burglaries as main concerns.
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Island Connect bus linking Texas City to Galveston launches July 6
Connect Transportation and Island Transit will start a weekday bus between Texas City and Galveston on July 6. The service expands three local routes, allows park and ride from Mall of the Mainland to UTMB with stops at The Strand and Moody Gardens, and offers free transfers to Island Transit on Galveston Island. The fare is $2 each way with two morning and two afternoon runs.
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Galveston weighs smoking ban for public places
Galveston officials moved toward a July 9 discussion on a citywide smoking ban in public spaces. The Press Box owner Rudy Betancourt noted low today smoker presence but predicted outdoor dining if approved. He previously resisted such limits, arguing government overreach in business.
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Mainland workers push forward despite uncertain conditions
Mainland residents strive to resume duties amid lingering uncertainty, with emphasis on restoring services and maintaining productivity. Local authorities urge patience while businesses adapt to evolving regulations and resource constraints.
Lopez on love and accountability in corrections discussion
Kathryn Lopez argues that introducing love and accountability into prisoners lives can spark change and dignity. She cites a large U S correctional cost and urges vigilant resistance to violence while stressing humane approaches for justice and redemption.
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