BP Refinery Workers Warned Of Safety Gaps Before Texas City Blast
Interviews from BP internal inquiry reveal Texas City refinery staff raised concerns months before the March 23 blast that killed 15. Remarks describe run down conditions near trailers, exposure near the isomerization unit, and calls to reconsider worker assignments. Public release followed court orders overriding BP secrecy claims.
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Highlands Jamboree Triumph Amid Reschedulings and Parade Fun
The 49th Highlands Jamboree succeeded despite hurricane Rita threats. A Friday Street Jam drew about 300 despite cooler weather. Portraits of Texas captured free photos with music by Troy McManus. Parade started at 10 am from B P Hopper Primary School, then moved to Highlands Elementary for crafts, booths, and raffles. Winners listed for parade categories with diverse local organizations and sponsors.
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City to issue water and sewer bond for new sources and lines
The city plans a water and sewer bond funded by new development fees to build a new water source and tower likely at McLeod Park, upgrade lines from the Cherry Point well field to Eagle Drive, stabilize sewer lines, and replace lift stations. The plan phases debt with Eagle Pointe payments ending as new bonds begin.
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Baytown honors officers and fallen firefighter in awards
Salamandier assisted a mother and baby with CPR saving the infant. Russell White received Baytown police awards for his service since 1990 including Katrina task force work and SWAT. Firefighter Nito Guajardo, who died in the line of duty in 2004, was posthumously honored. his family accepted the award.
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Mother left son in squalor receives probation
In Pampa Texas Margaret B Stevens 45 faced abandoning a child charges after police found her 11 year old son living in a trash strewn home with animal feces and vomit. A plea deal offered by prosecutor Lynn Switzer on the eve of trial resulted in seven years probation and ongoing Child Protective Services custody proceedings with possible reunification decisions pending.
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