Eleven injured in Formosa Plastics plant blast in Texas
Eleven people were hurt in a blast at Formosa Plastics Corp in Point Comfort Texas with one seriously injured. The explosion occurred in the Olefins 2 unit and is under investigation by the CSB and TCEQ officials.
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South Texas
Point Comfort
Texas
Formosa Plastics Corp
Formosa
Patrick Pastuck
Livingston
N.J
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Andrea Morrow
Texas City
Alvin
U.S. Chemical Safety Board
CSB
Nlcopolis
Associated Press
Houston Chronicle
Steve Ueckert
Formosa Plastics
Calhoun County
Justice of the
Gary Noska
DeLay seeks dismissal of indictment over grand jury conduct
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay asks a court to throw out his indictment claiming Texas prosecutor Ronnie Earle coerced grand jurors. DeLay’s lawyers allege misconduct in proceedings that followed the first grand jury’s decision not to indict.
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Washington
House
Tom DeLay
Earle
DeGuerin
Texas Republican
DeLay
Texas
Police Beat Summary of Baytown Incidents
A woman reported being assaulted by her boyfriend's brother during a car break‑in on Ripple Creek Drive around 2 a.m. Officers found two men who claimed cocaine was hidden in the trunk. no charges filed due to late reporting. A separate incident on Decker Drive involved a driver who drew a gun after a red‑light crash. the shooter was charged with aggravated assault. Another case on Decker Drive involved a man found asleep in a truck bed with crack cocaine and arrested for possession. Baytown police also arrested a man for possession after crack pipe residue was found during a traffic stop near Massey Tompkins and McKinney. Between Thursday and Friday, 167 calls for service were logged, including 14 alarms, three assaults, auto theft, six burglaries, two burglaries of motor vehicles, 13 disturbances, five thefts, and nine minor accidents. Crime Stoppers offers cash tips at 28]-427-TIPS.
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Ripple Creek Drive
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
Decker Drive
Baytown
Firefighters battle blaze at game room in Highlands
Highlands volunteers, aided by Baytown Cloverleaf Beach City and Crosby departments, fought a late night blaze that began around 2 30 a m and was extinguished by 6 a m. The owner questioned response time while praising firefighters' effort.
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Harvey Little
Highlands Volunteer Fire Department
Highlands
Highlands Fire Department
Baytown
Cloverleaf
Beach City
Crosby
Little
Baytown Football Game Debate Shifts Schedule Options
Community leaders weigh keeping The Game after November 4 or moving it earlier. Committee of eight district principals rejected pairing RSS and REL in the same zone and no UIL appeal is planned. Postseason status and official availability could hinder any after November 4 game.
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Baytown
Sultis
RSS
REL
UIL
Goose Creek adjusts season ticket policy after Rita disruptions
Goose Creek changes season ticket use for Sterling and Lee games after hurricane affected schedule. Tickets swap dates and opponents while one unused ticket per package is created. district standings reset to 0-0 as zone play begins. Officials plan mailed details and emphasize keeping players playoff hopefuls intact.
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Goose Creek
al Richard
Sterling
West Brook
Lee
Humble
Lee-Humble
Lee-Sterling
Trey Kraemer
RSS
Beaumont West Brook
REL
Port Arthur Memorial
Sulis
Kraemer
Firings widen as city targets emergency workers
Deputy City Manager Bob Leiper said mandatory overtime clauses justify reporting to work during the hurricane. The city announced disciplinary actions to remove several employees, including all but one worker represented by Craig Muessig. Muessig called hearings surprising and said one employee was successfully defended. He offered to speak for others seeking appeals.
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Bob Leiper
Craig Muessig
Muessig
Baytown Cancer Awareness Drives Support Amid Surgeries
Pink events at San Jacinto Cancer Center features brochures on breast health and self exams, balloon tags sold for about 1 dollar to honor women lost to breast cancer, with proceeds aiding American Cancer Society research and advocacy. Community services include Dialogue support group, Look Good Feel Better wigs, and Road to Recovery meals. National Mammogram Day noted for Oct 21.
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Helena Vellums
San Jacinto Cancer Center
Radiation Services
Cancer Society
Michelle Hicks
American Cancer Society
Baytown
Hicks
Anderson
Burton
Dialogue
Sanjacintomethodist.com
Hip Hop Dance Classes and Halloween Carnival Notes
Brief describes Hip Hop dance classes for ages 6-10 and 11-16 with registration 30 dollars and monthly 25 dollars, held on Tuesdays, proceeds benefiting the TJ Ford Foundation. Also advertises the 31st Annual Halloween Carnival at Baytown Community Center October 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring petting zoo, pony and train rides, food, face painting, prizes, costume contest at 1 p.m., with admission to carnival games free and zoo/train prices 2 dollars per person. contact numbers provided.
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TJ Ford Foundation
Baytown
Market Street
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