British woman on Texas death row loses federal appeal
Linda Carty, a British citizen and former teacher from St Kitts, loses a U S appeals court bid arguing trial counsel failures. Convicted in 2002 of abducting Joana Rodriguez and smothering her in Houston, Carty’s case moves toward execution as she remains among Texas’ condemned. Also mentions Houston city budget health plan raises and employee costs.
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Warrant issued in slaying
An illegal immigrant known as Moises Perez Alvarez is at large after a murder warrant was issued for his arrest in the killing of Faith Worthy Guillory. Alvarez, also called Adrain Delierro, has a $250,000 bond and was last seen near Highway 6 in Hitchcock.
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Police chief unhurt in scuffle at city hall
CLEAR LAKE SHORES A teenager named Jeffrey Yates 18 of Houston scuffled with Police Chief Paul Shelley at city hall and fled. He was charged Thursday with assault on a peace officer and escape with bond set at 50000 dollars.
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Galveston OKs 6 Cent Tax Hike In 2009 Budget
Galveston city council approved the 2009-10 budget and a 6 cent tax rate increase after over an hour of testimony from city employees. Employees urged 6 percent pay raises. police and fire personnel have contracts guaranteeing increases, while civilian staff worry civilian raises may be used to fund other budget items.
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Bayou Vista Fire Department Seeks Funding Boost
Bayou Vista volunteers operate a borrowed engine as its 17 year old second truck has a broken water pump and out of date emergency medical gear. The department plans to raise optional monthly donations from $10 to $15 on residents’ water bills, with about 70 percent of district residents paying.
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Home Depot announces layoffs in Houston area
The Home Depot cut staff across Houston area stores blaming lower demand for rebuilding supplies after storms. Officials say the workforce reduction is complete with no immediate plan for further cuts and no store closures. The company notes headcount reduction but won’t disclose how many Houston employees were affected. Stores employ 100 to 200 workers each. The move follows a post Ike rebuilding surge and a broader housing slump. Quarterly net income and sales fell versus last year.
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