Lucas admits to Underwood murder in Baytown
Convicted killer Henry Lee Lucas directed Baytown police to a convenience store where he detailed the 1981 murder of 23 year old store clerk Diana Lynn Underwood. Police say his account corroborates earlier evidence and the case will be referred to the Harris County District Attorney. Lucas faces multiple murder charges across six states and led investigators to dump sites in High Island for killings between 1979 and 1981.
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Lisa Ocker
Henry Lee Lucas
Baytown
A.W. Henscey
Lucas
P.J. Kuehn
Diana Lynn
Underwood
McKinney Road
Alexander Drive
Henscey
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
Lois Ray Hartis
Hartis
Craigmont
Pasadena
Williamson County
Chambers County
High Island
Betty
Choate
Old River
FEMA transfers 32 Brownwood parcels to city after buyout
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has deeded 32 Brownwood subdivision parcels to the city as part of a buyout program after Hurricane Alicia. FEMA has closed on 16 more properties, with 122 owners accepting offers and 48 rejecting. The area must remain open space after completion, and condemnation notices have been issued on some homes. City officials cite health concerns and note no funds are available for compensation or future repairs.
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Bylisa Ocker
Brownwood
Fritz Lanham
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Lanham
Roxanne Gillam
Randy Strong
Strong
Adams Executed in Florida Electric Chair
Convicted killer James Adams, 47, died in Florida's electric chair at Florida State Prison for the 1973 beating death of Edgar Brown, a Fort Pierce rancher and former sheriff's deputy. The execution marked Florida's fifth since 1979 and the 19th nationwide since capital punishment was restored.
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Starke
Fla
James Adams
Florida
Adams
Florida State
Edgar Brown
Fort
Pearce Street Journal notes tribute to peers on Truman anniversary
The Pearce Street Journal recalls close associates Bob Scott Rockport Pilot publisher and another colleague dying on the 100th anniversary of Harry S Truman. It praises their dogged determination and quotes the epitaph I done my damndest.
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Rockport
Bob Scott
Rockport Pilot
Harry S. Truman
Around Town Highlights and Local Happenings
Gordon sees running in the Exxon Cup. Joe Whiddon hands out new business cards. Ron Michels becomes a cat lover. Carol Sherer keeps cool with an exotic fan. Cindy Gerber is a proud new homeowner. Dessi Paho discusses dance recital costumes. Linda Cox enjoys a picnic. Adam Bishop studies late. Trudy Williams indulges in Dayton. Heather Crittenden and horse swim. Mrs Robert Wingate does investigative reporting. Freddy Marques readies for a drive to Philadelphia.
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Gordon Seeks
Joe Whiddon
Ron Michels
Carol Sherer
Cindy Gerber
Dessi Paho
Linda Cox
Adam Bishop
Trudy Williams
Dayton
Heather Crittenden
Robert Wingate
Freddy Marques
Philadelphia
Loading facility bid withdrawal shocks Morgan's Point area
TXTX Corp withdraws its plan to build a permanent petroleum coke loading facility near Morgan's Point amid months of local opposition. Residents report coke residue drifting from the temporary site near Shoreacres, with fears of environmental and health risks. Baytown officials note winds would push residue toward Houston Ship Channel. Shoreacres group leader Pat Scamoffa cites contaminated water and pool footage. Resident Ron McElvogue referenced in related coverage.
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Morgan’s Point
Tatx Corp
TXTX
Shoreacres
Baytown
Shoreacres Steering Committee
Pat Scamoffa
Ms. Scamoffa
Ron McElvogue
Weather Outlook for Baytonians: Warm Days Ahead
Baytonians can expect fair and warmer nights with partly sunny and warm days through Friday. Temperatures forecast in the low 60s Thursday night and upper 80s Friday. From 8 a.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday a low of 64 and a high of 82 were recorded.
Crime in Baytown Drops 21 Percent
Baytown police report a 21 percent drop in crimes in the first four months, with declines in seven of nine major categories. Only rapes and narcotics arrests rose, attributed to improved policing and citizen involvement amid National Law Enforcement Week.
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Lynn Hughes
Baytown
A.W. Henscey
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