12 years later BPD officer recalls twin towers strikes
Baytown detective Suzette Watkins, once with the New York City Department of Corrections, recalls September 11 2001 in Manhattan. She witnessed the first plane crash from Chief Robert Davoren’s office and remembers the moment of disbelief before evacuation and protective measures.
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9/11 memorial planned by Baytown Fire Department
The Baytown Fire Department joins the nation in a memorial ceremony at the Baytown Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Bicentennial Park on Market Street and Lee Drive starting at 8 45 a m today. On duty and off duty members will gather to honor all victims including fallen public safety personnel.
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Police officer recalls 9/11 day near World Trade Center
Watkins describes directing pedestrians away from Hudson Street as the second tower was struck. She recalls an older Hispanic woman who had just dropped her daughter off at the World Trade Center, a moment etched in memory from that day.
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Goose Creek District to give iPads to seniors this year
Goose Creek CISD will provide iPads to more than 1,000 high school seniors for use in class and at home. Superintendent Dr. Salvador Cavazos announced at a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce luncheon that seniors will receive devices to submit assignments online and access resources, with initial iPads issued to senior level teachers first.
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San Jacinto Hospital earns AACVPR cardiac rehab certification
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital announced its cardiac rehabilitation program is AACVPR certified and re certified for three years. Debbie Gillespie said the recertification shows ongoing commitment to excellence and patient quality of life.
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Chambers County grapples with fire EMS coverage near new center
Cham bers County Commissioners debated how to fund rapid response in the growing area southeast of the Highway 146 Interstate 10 junction. They discussed jurisdiction with Baytown, a new road atop pipelines, and the upcoming Chambers Town Center project with anchors like a Super Wal-Mart. Mont Belvieu contracts fire EMS now, Baytown cites a new fire station nearby, and officials work toward a resolution as demand rises.
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