Mendoza family seeks 10 million in civil suit over fatal Houston crash
The Mendoza family files a civil lawsuit against Timmons and the Laff Stop seeking 10 million in damages. They claim Timmons, a 2003 Sterling High School graduate and former Miss Highlands, struck Jorge Mendoza on Interstate 10 and left the scene after drinking. The suit notes a Breathalyzer reading near .075, a 45 foot drag, and calls for accountability while detailing family grief and ongoing closure efforts.
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Houston
Mendoza
Timmons
Sterling High School
Lady Mendoza
Mirka Renee Mendoza
Jorge
Lee High School
610 Loop
Josh
Texas
Maria
John Kiernan
Lauren Timmons
Jorge Mendoza
Mirka
Kemah
Interstate 10
Harris County
Baytown Crime Stoppers seeks fugitives for rewards
Crime Stoppers offers 500 dollars for information leading to arrests of seven felonious fugitives: Francis Cherry Jr., Manuel Infante Jr., Christian Scott Lawrence, Naomi Canta Porche, Douglas Raynard Geters, and Timothy Wayne Turner with detailed descriptions. Call 281-427 TIPS. anonymous tips encouraged. Also notes a North Highway 146 theft at Limelight Club and a Taser incident at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital with a theft charge.
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Baytown
Francis Cherry Jr
Manuel Infante Jr
Christian Scott Lawrence
Naomi Canta Porche
Douglas Raynard Geters
Timothy Wayne Turner
Baytown Police Department
Police
Baytown.org
Burglary reports in Baytown target clocks and firearms
A Rollingwood Circle residence was burglarized between January 15 and March 9 with about 7800 in collectible clocks stolen. In the 9700 block of Forrest Hollow Drive a Klein Gunther rifle, Hi Standard .22 revolver, and Rossi .22 gallery plinker were taken, valued around 2550. Police logged 172 calls in a 24 hour period including six alarms four burglaries and 16 disturbances.
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Rollingwood Circle
Baytown
Forrest Hollow Drive
First Black Teacher at Stephen F. Austin Elementary Recalls Integration
Mrs. Walker, the district's first black teacher at Stephen F. Austin Elementary, recalls desegregation in 1966. She describes initial fears, student resistance, and later benefits of access to better libraries and opportunities, while noting the challenges of competition and involvement for colored students. She taught fourth and fifth grades until retiring in 1971 and reflects on evolving prejudice and the goal of focusing on children's welfare rather than color.
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Carver
Walker
Stephen F. Austin
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Kiernan
John Wayne
Limelight Club
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Garth Road
Chery
Infante
Lawrence
Turner
MANLY
North Alexander
Bay Plaza
Diabetes
Korina Lewis
Methodist Hospital
For
Sanjacintomethodist.com
Herbert H. Duke, Jr
F.A.C.S
Member of America Board of Urology
American College of Surgeons
Baylor College of Medicine
University of Texas At Houston
M.D. Anderson Hospital
Dr. Hoasjoe
Denis K. Hoasjoe
M.D
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