Health dept signals early flu season in Harris County
Harris County Health Department officials say flu season began early this year with 15 reported Houston cases and activity in Galena Park and Aldine schools. Baylor College of Medicine experts warn of potential vaccine resistance while San Jacinto Methodist urges vaccination and clinic vigilance. Texas health officials note cases in Travis and Williamson counties as doctors advise prompt treatment.
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Harris County Health Department
Rita Obey
Health Department
Houston
Galena Park
Aldine
Paul Glezen
Baylor College of Medicine
Influenza Research Center
Texas Children’s Hospital
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Laurie Terry
Obey
Travis
Williamson
Doug McBride
Texas Department of Health
Associated Press
Shriners oppose hospital closure at Minneapolis center
At the July Shriners convention delegates voted against closing the 40 bed Shriners Hospital for Children in Minneapolis which costs 15 million dollars a year to operate. Rodgers noted that Shriners in the area will be easy to spot in their fet and western wear.
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Shriners Hospital For Children
Minneapolis
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Four Injured After High Speed Boat Crash on San Jacinito River
Four people were injured when a low profile 1987 Silverwing boat piloted by Mark Andrew Carter crashed into a cypress tree after hitting a wake near Rio Villa Park on Sunday. Dennis McClain suffered four broken ribs and a collarbone. he was listed in good condition after Life Flight airlifted him to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. Carter, Tharp, Fields, and an unidentified woman were treated for minor injuries and transported by Highlands EMS to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital in Baytown.
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Rio Villa Park
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Mark Andrew Carter
Harris
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McClain
Planet of the Perfectly Awful People at Baytown Little Theater
Baytown Little Theater presents a children's one act titled Planet of the Perfectly Awful People about Abbie Anderson and Zebulon Zook who crash land on Meanus and outwit its mean residents. The production features middle school actors and crew with an audience Q A after curtain. Opens Oct 17 at 7 30 pm with further shows Oct 18 at 10 am and 2 30 pm Tickets 5 adults 3 children Baytown Little Theater 1500 Lakewood Village info 281 424 7617 or baytown littletheater org
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Carmen McEachern
Jalapeno
Texas
Outer Space
Venus
Meanus
Abbie
Zebulon
Zook
Mac Havel
Queen Gramble
Stephanie Whitley
Lord Groucho
Steele Seeley
Lady Groan
Lauren West
Gary Smith
Sage Haught
Jim Wadzinski
Jan Herring-Seeley
Janie West
Joella Whitley
Saundra Smith
Planet of the Perfectly Awful People
Baytown
Littletheater.org
Grambie
Goose Creek game vandalism warned amid egging risk
Barbara Sultis notes Goose Creek district has long warned against vandalism and crimes during events. Police will boost patrols before the game as Allen urges youths to have fun without crossing lines and stores curb egg sales to teens.
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Allen
Barbara Sultis
Goose Creek Independent School District
Olympics centers buzz with games and seniors competing
At the Lee College and J.D. Walker Community Center venues, seniors vie in checkers, card games, and pool as Noah Pruett and Joanne Perry watch and winlaments. Contests include bean bag baseball, golf putting, 42, dominos, and a 1 pm shift to new events. Final day features tennis at Lee College courts, crafts, spelling bee, dance, talent show, pickle ball, and a 4 pm softball finale at Baytown Softball Complex.
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Joanne Perry
Pruett
Lee College
Tye
Carroll
Louise Johnson
J.D. Walker
J.D. Walker Center
Outback Steakhouse
Baytown
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