First US swine flu death confirmed in Texas woman in 30s
Texas health officials confirm the first US resident death from swine flu, a Cameron County woman in her 30s with chronic conditions. Spokeswoman Carrie Williams notes few details. Health experts urge discretion with flu like symptoms and warn ER overcrowding may occur due to seasonal illnesses.
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Mcallen
Texas
United States
Cameron County
U.s.mexico
Carrie
Williams
Texas Department of State Health Services
Mexico City
Car2Can video contest aims to cut Texas litter
AUSTIN Texans 18 or older can submit a video under two minutes by June 14 for Dont Mess With Texas Car2Can contest. Winners aired in local TV, with a $500 Wal Mart gift card for the top entry, plus second and third prizes.
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Austin
Texas
Doris Howdeshell
Texas Department of Transportation
Sweet Leaf Tea
Howdeshell
Baytown Mayoral Run Prompts Plan for Change
A reader letter discusses what actions they would take as mayor of Baytown and hints at political plans. The writing questions the feasibility of implementing proposed changes and signals ongoing civic debate.
DonCarlos praised for Baytown leadership after Ike recovery
Supporters credit Mayor Stephen DonCarlos for guiding Baytown through Ike aftermath with rapid road clearance and damage assessment. They urge continued leadership to maintain progress and quality of life in the community.
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Stephen DonCarlos
Baytown
Second Amendment defense urged amid political fears and calls to vote conscience
A letter argues the Supreme Court case against DC should uphold the right to bear arms as a safeguard against tyranny. It links post Pearl Harbor fears to armed citizenry and cautions against radical change threatening freedoms. It frames the Second Amendment as protecting state militia comprised of citizens and urges voter action.
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White House
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Socialist Movement
U.S. Mainland
Pearl Harbor
U.S
Congress
Baytown in Houston MSA ranks poorly in jobs and growth
Forbes lists the Houston-Sugar Land Baytown MSA as strong for jobs, but Baytown itself ranks among the worst for unemployment at 9 percent and has low population growth since 2000. Air and water quality are tied with nearby cities, with mixed rankings across the region.
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Houston-Sugar Land
Baytown
Forbes Magazine
Houston-Sugar — Land
MSA
Sperling
Texas City
Sugar Land
Deer Park
Pearland
Houston
Pasadena
la Porte
Conroe
Woodlands
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