Letters: Spring game incident overblown by critic
A writer defends Sterling High School’s band program amid claims of a disruptive incident. He notes the director moved unused equipment to avoid marching through players, praises band and cheerleaders for support, and argues attendance woes reflect team performance and fan interest rather than band leadership.
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Barbara Ann Radnofsky to speak at I-10 Democrats meeting
Houston attorney Barbara Ann Radnofsky with 25 years at Vinson and Elkins will speak at the I-10 Democrats gathering at 701 W Sterling at 7 p.m. on Sept 14. She is expected to announce a U.S. Senate candidacy and will be introduced by UT classmate and City Attorney Ignacio Ramirez. For information call 281-422-5385.
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Lee College To Observe Constitution Day on Sept 13
Lee College marks Constitution Day with a 6 to 7 p.m. event in Tucker Hall titled Constitution in a Time of War. Panel chair Steve Showalter notes the Constitution limits government power and protects rights ahead of a federal requirement observed on Sept. 17.
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Woman found dead in Foozie's restroom on Garth Road
Police and paramedics responded after a woman identified as 28 year old Melisa Cynthia Edwards was found unconscious in a restroom at Foozie's in the 4500 block of Garth Road. She was pronounced dead at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital after CPR attempts failed. Police say cause of death is pending. A separate tip led to the arrest of a 24 year old man wanted by Harris County for possession of a controlled substance, found at 5 Lanes End.
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Shots Fired At Home And Vehicle In Baytown
A man reported shots fired at his home and vehicle in the 1500 block of Utah Street around 3 a.m. Monday. Seven 7.62 caliber rounds struck the house, one hitting the couch. police recovered shell casings and projectiles. A separate incident involved a $750 painting stolen from San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in August, described as a portrait of a man stooped with a blanket. Police say a suspect took the painting from the wall and walked into the gift shop. Baytown police logged 113 calls for service between Sunday 6 a.m. and Monday 6 a.m., including eight alarms, five assaults, one auto theft, eight burglaries, and two robberies. This report cites Police Beat summaries and Crime Stoppers tips.
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Wall Street mixed as Oracle Siebel Skype buy lifts tech
Wall Street closed mixed amid a light session with tech gains from Oracle’s Siebel deal and eBay’s Skype acquisition offset by airline woes and rate fears. Oil prices fell as production resumes post Katrina progressed, with the Dow edging up 4.38 to 10,682.94 after a 12 billion dollar merger wave.
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Market indexes wobble as investors eye Fed policy
Stock benchmarks mixed with the S&P 500 down 0.92 points to 1240.56 and the Nasdaq up 7.32 to 2182.83. Traders await government data on inflation, retail sales and trade as Gulf Coast rebuilding narrows the focus to August activity before Katrina. Peters notes that much data may be brushed aside, given hurricane effects.
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