Clinics push flu vaccination effort in Harris County
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services reports ongoing flu vaccination efforts with 1,600 doses administered at the Baytown clinic as of Wednesday. Vaccines include inactive shots and a live nasal spray. nasal spray limited to healthy nonpregnant individuals. Online safety reminders warn against counterfeit vaccines and illegally sold Tamiflu products. consumers urged to verify sources through HCPHES or its website.
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Watch for floods as front brings rain and cooldown
Drivers are urged to watch for flooding as a flash flood watch continues this morning with a front moving through. Debby Helvy of the National Weather Service warns of lingering rain behind the front, clearing skies this afternoon, while overnight rains concentrate in Liberty and Chambers counties. Saturated ground raises runoff risk into streams and rivers. Sabine Neches and Trinity rivers are at minor flood stage and may reach moderate by Saturday. Temperatures fall to the mid-40s tonight with highs in the low 60s Saturday.
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Lee College enrollment rises to 5733 students
LC reports fall enrollment of 5,733, an 11 percent jump from 5,160 last fall. Parking congestion grows as 573 more students arrive. off-site parking at Memorial Baptist with shuttle service is in use. Vice President Steve Evans notes ongoing discussions to improve parking while budgets anticipated a 5% rise.
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Amendment 7 and 10 dual office holding for Texas guards
Texas voters hear arguments on a constitutional amendment to let State Guard and other Texas forces hold multiple civil offices. Supporters note dual offices exist already in many military branches and seek explicit exemption while opponents worry about conflicts of interest and accountability. See Election page 9A.
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