Texas missed chance to avert deadly blackouts study says
Texas lawmakers face dwindling time to pass overhauls after February’s deadly outages. Experts blame limited winterization, with 151-plus deaths and millions left in the cold as grids show gaps. Proposals favor regulator discretion and fines over broad mandatory weatherization.
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William Ralph Elledge obituary and service notice in Baytown
William Ralph Elledge died May 24 2021 born June 2 1938 survived by Karen Conger Elledge son Chris daughter Julie and others. He founded Baytown Valve and Fitting in 1969 led Rotary and supported Goose Creek ISD charity work. Visitation May 27 2021 at Navarre Funeral Home service May 28 2021 burial Earthman Memory Gardens Baytown Texas.
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Ralph” Elledge
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Chamber of Commerce
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Baytown Deaconess Lorna McCraw Dies at 99 in Texas
Lorna Mae Bailey McCraw 99 of Baytown Texas died May 22 2021 Born Slaughters Kentucky July 7 1921 She served in the Selective Service from 1940 1942 and 1952 1974 later as church secretary at Grace Methodist Church for 25 years She was Baytown Unsung Hero 2004 survived by husband Leon McCraw son Ron daughter Becky George Armstrong and others Graveside service May 27 at Earthman Memory Gardens Visitation and memorial service to follow at Cedar Bayou Grace Alexander Chapel Donations requested to Curt’s Kitchen or Cedar Bayou Grace Methodist Church.
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Slaughters
Kentucky
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Jessie Bailey
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Grace Methodist Church
NARFE
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Curt’s Kitchen
Seth
Pamela
Nicholas Armstrong
Hilary Wolfe
Malcom
Durwood
Lanny
E. B. Bailey
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Leon McCraw
Ron McCraw
Becky
Earthman Memory Gardens
Garth Rd
Cedar Bayou
Grace Alexander Chapel
Ferry Rd
MBS
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Cedar Bayou Grace
Jerry Don Collier dies after cancer battle in Moscow Texas
Jerry Don Collier of Moscow Texas passed away on May 23 2021 from cancer complications. A Baytonian native and 1960 Robert E Lee High School graduate he enlisted with a high school friend in the National Guard and later ran Brahman cattle in Cove. Masonic graveside services are set for May 27 2021 at Earthman Memory Gardens in Baytown.
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Robert E Lee High School
National Guard
David Brinkley
Fort Jackson
South Carolina
Baytown
Masonic Lodge
Obituary: Jimmy Lee Osborne of Baytown Texas 75
Jimmy Lee Osborne age 75 of Baytown Texas formerly of Charleston and Boone County West Virginia died May 24 2021 in Houston Methodist after a stroke. Survived by wife Emma Osborne daughter Angela Brian Centreville Virginia son Jeremy Kate Boca Raton Florida grandchildren Sam Ayden Kinnley brother Jerry Iona of Florida and many relatives. A celebration is set for May 27 2021 at Earthman Baytown with another service planned in West Virginia. Donations preferred to Northside Baptist Church Baytown. Cierity Earthman 3919 Garth Road Baytown TX 77521.
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Baytown
Texas
Charleston
Boone County
West Virginia
Houston Methodist Hospital
Jim
Emma Osborne
Angela
Brian
Centreville
Virginia
Jeremy
Kate
Boca Raton
Florida
Sam
Ayden
Kinnley
Jerry
Iona
Wallace
Wally”) Brister
Thomas Judson Osborne
Betty Jean Workman
U.S. Air Force
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Earthman Funeral Home
Northside Baptist Church
Former Virginia senator John W. Warner dies at 94
Former Sen. John W. Warner of Virginia dies at home in Alexandria at age 94 from heart failure. A longtime military expert and centrist Republican, Warner was known for an independent streak that occasionally angered GOP leaders, while remaining hugely popular with Virginia voters and famed for his marriage to Elizabeth Taylor.
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FDA approves third antibody treatment for COVID-19
The FDA granted emergency use authorization to a GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology antibody drug for mild to moderate COVID-19 patients at high risk. The one time IV infusion should be given within 10 days of symptoms, with logistics and awareness challenges limiting uptake.
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Vaccination Clinic at Lee College Gym in Harris County
Harris County Public Health will offer Moderna vaccines from 8 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. Friday at the Lee College gym 200 Lee Drive. Open to anyone 18 or older with no charge and no insurance needed but a photo ID required. Walk-ins welcome or register at vacstrac.hctx.net or by calling 832 927 8787 for questions.
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Lee College
Lee Drive
Pomykal named mayor pro tem. council approves annexation
Mont Belvieu officials promoted Councilman Mike Pomykal to mayor pro tem at Monday’s meeting. He is the longest serving council member. The council approved voluntary annexation of two parcels totaling 36.6 acres behind Eastside Honda Powersports and Texas Turf Equipment for potential future development.
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Nick Dixon
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Honda Powersports
Texas Turf Equipment
Ballpark upgrades approved in Mont Belvieu
Council members voted unanimously to approve a $100,554 contract to renovate infields of six baseball fields at City Park Mont Belvieu. City spokesman Brian Ligon said the maintenance is required every five to ten years to keep fields in good playing condition.
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