Tow truck operator dies under Ford during repossession on Lafayette Street
A 24 year old tow truck driver died at the scene after becoming pinned beneath a Ford F150 he towed. He left the tow truck in drive while under the vehicle on Lafayette Street and 8th Street. A passerby notified 911 but he died before responders arrived. Police report several thefts, burglaries, and drug arrests in Baytown with items stolen including cash tools electronics and a router set. About 12 grams of methamphetamines were seized with two arrests for possession and warrants.
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Lanier Drive
Baytown Police Log Details 39 Offenses from Wed to Thu
Baytown officers logged 39 offenses between Wednesday and Thursday mornings including six assaults two auto thefts three burglaries four thefts 13 other arrests and 11 miscellaneous cases plus three vehicle accidents Police Beat is based on Baytown Police Department reports and officer interviews Reports are at baytown.org Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for felony information with anonymous tips Call 281427 TIPS or text Baytown to CRIMES 274637
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Dayton Woman Dies In Head On Collision
A 34 year old Dayton woman Trisha Kay Poor died Wednesday when a westbound 1996 Dodge Ram crossed into her eastbound lane on CR 401 and struck her 2008 Honda Accord head on. Driver Christopher Ron Johnson 41 and passenger Cheryl Ann Whitehead 47 were injured and transported to East Houston Regional Hospital. Johnson in stable condition Whitehead in serious condition. Authorities do not believe weather or road conditions contributed to the crash and the Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating.
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Trisha Kay Poor
Christopher Ron Johnson
Cheryl Ann Whitehead
East Houston
Gional Hospital
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Whitehead
Trisha Cox
Poor
Michael Cox
West Hardin High
Texas Department of Public Safety
Stocks Recap and Currencies Dip Against Major Peers
Markets wrap shows stocks retreating while commodities and foreign exchange news note a monthlong dollar decline against the euro and pound. The dollar held steadier versus the yen as traders track global rates amid thin volume and mixed data from major firms.
DuPont cited for safety violations over La Porte gas leak
OSHA says DuPont failed to protect workers at the La Porte chemical plant where a methyl mercaptan leak on November 15 killed four. The agency issued 11 violations totaling 99000 dollars, citing design flaws in ventilation and multiple required safety upgrades.
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Occupational Safety and Health
U.S. Chemical Safety Board
DuPont la Porte Works
CSB Board
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Water well training in Double Bayou May 28
Private water well management training in the Double Bayou watershed is open to the public. The free session runs 5 30 p m to 7 30 p m at the Double Bayou Community Center and includes options to have samples analyzed for a $10 fee each.
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Eagle Ferry Road
Drew Gholson
Texas A&m AgriLife Extension Service
College Station
Chambers County hires law firm for FEMA appeal
County Commissioners authorize Judge Jimmy Sylvia to sign aLetter of Engagement with Baker Donnelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz to handle the administrative and judicial appeal of FEMA s denial of about 6 million in funds spent on storm cleanup. The firm’s quote is up to 25000. If the appeal fails the county must repay FEMA. Cleanup covered replacing retaining walls at McCollum Park and restoring Oak Island fire department. The firm previously secured 28 million in a similar FEMA case in Florida.
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Jimmy Sylvia
Baker Donnelson Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz
P.C
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Chambers County
McCollum Park
Oak Island
Permit approved for Concert of Hope in Winnie
The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a mass gathering permit for the Concert of Hope from 9 a.m. to midnight on June 13 in Winnie. Tricia Jo Hoffman will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Proceeds support the Lone Survivor Foundation Crystal Beach Retreat and combat service members. backing comes from The Different Rhythm Foundation which fights the Ivory Blood Trade to curb terrorism and keystone species loss in Africa.
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Tricia Jo Hoffman
Lone Survivor Foundation
Crystal Beach
Different Rhythm Foundation
Africa
Matt Hollis
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