Habitat volunteers help Baytonian family move toward new home
Ortiz, a divorcee and University of Houston Clear Lake student, works side by side with Habitat volunteers for two years accumulating sweat hours to qualify for a home. She plans to move in this September and says her daughter will finally have a bedroom. Malugea notes broad homeowner participation and joint effort.
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Ortiz
University of Houston
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Burglary suspects clash with owner ends in fatal shooting
Two men arrived at a business property triggering alarms. The owner fired eight shots as the vehicle fled, killing the driver and injuring or possibly injuring a second suspect who fled on foot. Deputies investigate charges against the owner. crime stoppers offer reward for information.
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Martin
Baytown
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Harris County
Texas House backs Castle Doctrine deadly force bill
The Texas House approved the Castle Doctrine measure 133 to 13 and sent it to Governor Perry. The bill says no duty to retreat when an intruder is present in a home, workplace, or vehicle, with rules that the space must be occupied and the defender not provoke or be criminally involved. Perry supports signing. the measure follows similar laws in 15 states.
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State House
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Garland
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Perry
Jeff Wentworth
San Antonio
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Shell
Trevino
Ship Channel
Baytown
Chambers County
David
East
Harris County
East Houston
Life Flight
Houston
Memorial Hermann
Texas Medical Center
Dan Wolterman
Wolterman
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