Storm ready: Harris County urges prep for 2015 hurricane season
Harris County Office of Homeland Security launches digital countdown and public service ads to spur readiness for the June 1 start of the 2015 hurricane season. Forecasts predict seven named storms and three hurricanes, urging residents to stock seven days of water and nonperishable food, have a manual can opener, and prepare for outages. The next storm is named Bill, highlighting ongoing risk and the need for precautions.
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Emergency storm prep steps for residents
Be prepared with an emergency kit containing documents, supplies and provisions. Review evacuation maps and choose a family route. Plan evac of all members and pets, including disabled or elderly. Stay informed on weather. Visit texasprepares.org for more details.
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Eagle Scout project shines at United Way of Baytown
Ian Philo led about 20 volunteers in painting the United Way lobby power washing the front area and weeding beds. Brice and Rachel Philo helped as parents While honoring the legacy of Brice Philo who built flagpoles 24 years ago in memory of John Sylvester the United Way executive director David Mohlman praises the effort and coverage by Christopher James and The Sun.
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MRI and X-ray path to jaw health and a joke on mosquitoes
The writer outlines a dermatology and neurology workup for jaw pain including X-rays and MRI scans, explains setup challenges due to arthritis, and notes Dr. Pardo will review results. A light aside about mosquito avoidance follows, recounting a Punchline joke and family connections to nursing and bird watching.
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Legislature Hesitates On Marijuana Decriminalization
The Texas Legislature nears adjournment without lowering marijuana possession penalties to a traffic ticket level. Proponents push medical use for epilepsy, while some conservatives and liberals alike criticize incarceration, urging treatment and education over punishment. Dave McNeely urges reform and provides contact.
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This Day in History for June 12, 2015 and Notable Events
On this date in 1780 a darkness fell over parts of New England and Canada. In 1924 the Marx Brothers debuted on Broadway in I'll SayTODAY IN HISTORY She Is. In 1962 Marilyn Monroe sang to JFK at Madison Square Garden. In 1973 Secretariat won the Preakness. In 1992 Dan Quayle criticized Murphy Brown for an out of wedlock child. Thought for Today by Ogden Nash.
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