Court upholds 236M Exxon MTBE verdict in NH case
New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a 236 million judgment against ExxonMobil over MTBE groundwater contamination. The court rejected arguments for a new trial and for a trust fund to escrow most of the award, calling the trust erroneous. Exxon may appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Concord
N.H
New Hampshire
ExxonMobil
Exxon Mobil
State Supreme Court
Irving
Exxon
High Court
Joseph Foster
U.S. Supreme Court
Todd Spitler
Lee College honors endowment donors and emeritus director
The foundation carries a ten million dollar endowment as John Adams, a longtime regent and emeritus director, was recognized. Dennis Brown praised donors for enabling student access. Cheryl Lauersdorf recalled returning to college with support, crediting the foundation and Dr. Britt for her success, including a 2012 Caldwell Award note.
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John Adams
Lee College Board of Regents
Foundation
Dennis Brown
Lee College
Brown
Baytown
Cheryl Lauersdorf
Cheryl
John Britt
Dr Britt
Lauersdorf
Caldwell
Galveston
Cameras show arrests down amid border security push
Texas DPS data from 1,200 border cameras since mid 2014 shows arrests in smuggling events declining, prompting questions about the surge’s effectiveness and the use of an $800 million border security fund. Experts cite data limits and note interdiction rates sit alongside broader enforcement actions.
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Dallas
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas-Mexico
Texas
DPS
Tom Winger
Dallas Morning News
Marc Rosenblum
Washington
Rick Perry
Steve McCraw
U.S. Border Patrol
U.S
Joaquin Castro
San Antonio
Criti
Winger
Mexico
David Aguilar
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Robbery and theft report span motel and street thefts
An aggravated robbery with about 1100 dollars loss was reported at a motel on South Alexander Drive early Saturday. A white 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser valued at 9000 dollars was stolen from Highway 146 Wednesday afternoon. Vehicle parts worth 50 dollars were taken from Garth Road Friday morning. A vehicle valued at 2000 dollars was stolen from Garth Road Friday evening. A theft was reported on Crystal Boulevard Sunday night with items totaling 2329 dollars. Property worth 300 dollars was stolen from Garth Road and 630 dollars of tools and other items were stolen from Harold Lane Thursday morning. A wallet containing about 150 dollars was stolen from a business on Garth Road Friday afternoon. A burglary of an apartment was reported on East James Avenue Wednesday night.
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South Alexander Drive
Highway 146
Garth Road
Crystal Boulevard
Garth
Harold Lane
Man Arrested After Shoplifting Attempt on Garth Road
A man was arrested in the 4900 block of Garth Road Thursday morning after trying to steal $25 worth of tools. Baytown Police reports and officer interviews note the incident. Baytown Crime Stoppers offers anonymous tips and rewards for information leading to arrests. Call 281-427-TIPS or text Baytown to 274637.
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Garth Road
Baytown
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Fule
Esi
Gala
Jaytown Sun
Amy Epperson
Ray
Dotty Tickner
Sylvan Beach
Gayle Coleman
Lynne Foley
Carolyn Parrish
Carolyn
East James Avenue
Nashville, TN
Nashville
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Grand Ole Opry
Ryman Auditorium
Lary Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers
How the Grinch Stole
the Opry
General Jackson
Country Music Hall of Fame
Liberty, TX
Heights Baptist Church
Gary Downey
Gary
Heavenboundtours
RAO OF Bayto- Ore Retails
Beach City
Ame Real Estate Inc
Mme
Lemarydunn
Brenda Wagner
Pettus
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