Trial begins for mother who stoned sons to death
Deanna Laney 39, a Stay-at-home mother from New Chapel Hill, faces capital murder charges for killing two of her sons, 8-year-old Joshua and 6-year-old Luke, and injuring a baby, Aaron, in May. Opening statements describe delusions guiding her actions and photos shown of the crime scene as prosecutors seek to prove sanity.
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Rotan Named Barbers Hill Superintendent Amid District Growth
Rotan, previously Forsan High School administrator, is named Barbers Hill superintendent. The district serves about 7,500 residents across Mont Belvieu Cove Beach Dry and Old River Winfree. Under Rotan, Forsan earned an exemplary rating for three years, and Barbers Hill aims for progress while construction rules shift kitchen equipment from deep fryers to ovens, with cost estimates around 10k more than prior allotment.
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Ferry Road dispute prompts planning board hearing delay
On Ferry Road near Highway 146 residents push to limit impact area north of Hayes Road. Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejects petition claiming the area would affect 11 property owners. Gregory Stubbs says no new petition copy has been filed. Hudgins seeks City Council inquiry into senior planner Kimberly Brooks for alleged area change.
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Harris County
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P Z approves 25 acre Pie Meadows subdivision in Baytown
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Pie Meadows subdivision in the Chambers County portion of Baytown. The 25 acre development east of Highway 146 on Needle Point Road will include 200 homes. It had been turned down in a March 16 meeting due to incomplete sewer work and was reconsidered at a special meeting.
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Tough air rules urged for Texas power plants Arlington
Arlington leaders and Public Citizen's Tom Smith urge tougher EPA standards to cut Texas power plant emissions ahead of the 2010 deadline. TXU Energy reports steady progress with 65 percent NOx cuts in Dallas Fort Worth since 1999, while others push for a 27 percent statewide further reduction. A coal plant proposal near Lake Creek faces protests and wind-driven concerns in summer months.
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Waco
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Baytown K9 forces aid in missing girl case
Baytown police with a bloodhound tracked from an apartment to a vehicle through three cars, locating the missing seven year old after the mother returned to the scene. The victim was found safe later at 42 Steegy State. a suspect claimed the victim threw the first punch. No arrests yet as stories conflict.
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Woman Sits in Road Blocking Traffic on Highway
A 20th century local report states a woman of about 40 blocked a highway lane, causing deputies to swerve to avoid her. She was not injured and was turned over to San Jacinto Medical Center for observation.
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Street fight at intersection reported near Edison Avenue
An incident at the intersection of Edison Avenue and Ss Boulevard involved two women and a larger group of men. Responders from AtS sim en addressed the scene after reports of a confrontation between the women and their companion.
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Edison Avenue
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Baytown Police Beat Highlights Early Sunday Incidents
Baytown Police report multiple incidents from 125 calls at 5 a.m. Sunday and into Monday. The summaries include alarms, disturbances at five bars, thefts, and several auto accidents. Police and Crime Stoppers note tips remain anonymous. call 284-4727 for information.
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Finley column explores a cruel hoax and missing magazine
Jim Finley reports on a puzzling hoax affecting him and his mailbox mystery. He notes Enka Eleniak born September 29 1969 in Glendale California and provides her measurements. The search for the culprit yields no evidence as he questions the magazine's four year absence and why it was delivered to his home.
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