McGrady leads Rockets past Timberwolves in late surge
Tracy McGrady scored 25 points and delivered three clutch plays in the final stretch helping Houston defeat Minnesota 94 to 89. The Rockets secured the win as McGrady orchestrated decisive scoring in a tight game against the Timberwolves.
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Sterling and Lee girls extend win streak in hoops
Sterling and Lee high school girls teams kept winning, extending their unbeaten run as REL and RSS boys teams opened with losses in the season.
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Senate rejects Iraq troop timetable demand
The GOP-led Senate turned away a Democratic push for a withdrawal timetable from Iraq while urging President Bush to present a plan outlining the mission’s successful completion.
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Pension shortfall rises for private pensions in 2005
The federal agency insuring private pensions for 44 million workers reported a $22.8 billion deficit for 2005 as major airlines under bankruptcy shed pension liabilities. Names Tommy Gaut and Ann Lee Herring appear in the text.
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Weather and Lottery Briefs for Today
Cool and breezy conditions expected with a high near 65 and low around 40. Mega Millions numbers 2 4 5 40 48 MB7. Pick 7 Day 0 4 8. Night 0 1 7. Cash Five 13 18 24 37.index shows listings for calendar, deaths, classified, crossword, and police beat.
Doctor: Battering killed toddler Jasmine Guice in Baytown trial
Prosecutors presented most medical evidence in the murder trial of Loretta Vernege, accused of abusing 18 month old Jasmine Guice. Jasmine died March 9, 1994 from severe blunt trauma to the head after injuries March 7, including a two part skull fracture and maxilla damage.
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Mont Belvieu Council Tables Brine Pond Permit
Mont Belvieu City Council voted 3 to 1 to table a permit for Enterprise Products to build two brine ponds storing 3 million gallons within the city. The hearing included Enterprise and contractor rebuttals, with Precinct 4 Commissioner Bill Wallace opposing. The city, already in litigation over an unpermitted brine well, plans an appeal after a district judge said jurisdiction lay with the Texas Railroad Commission.
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Red Stocking Revue to Benefit Baytown Groups in 2006
The Baytown Junior Forum will stage the Red Stocking Revue January 27 and 28 at Robert E. Lee High School with Baytown Little Theatre directing. Proceeds fund local groups including the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Goodfellows, and the Baytown Nature Center, aiming to raise about $45,000.
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Robin Hood
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Kim Martin
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Districts face higher costs from evacuees after storms
After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, area school districts incur direct costs for transportation to shelters, security, and cleanup, with FEMA reimbursements sought for these items. Indirect costs from new enrollees strain budgets. Goose Creek cites no other funding yet while both districts pursue TEA and FEMA reimbursement, totaling tens of thousands to tens of thousands in losses.
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