Police Beat: Multiple Burglary Thefts Reported in Baytown Block News
The Baytown Police Department logged numerous burglary and theft incidents from Friday to Monday, including copper stolen from Ward Road, a stereo and tools taken from N Main Street, plus several vehicle burglaries in parking lots along Interstate 10 and Garth Road. A blue 1999 Ford F350 was stolen from a restaurant lot on Interstate 10. Police filed 28 offense reports in the period, with several auto thefts and crashes noted. Crime Stoppers offers anonymous tips for felony arrests.
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Texas student fatally shoots self after UT campus gunfire
A student in a dark suit and ski mask opened fire with an assault rifle near UT Tower, then fatally shot himself inside the university library. No others were harmed. Colton Tooley, 19, a sophomore math major, was identified as the gunman. The campus remained closed as investigators treated the area as a crime scene. Authorities offered no motive.
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Deaf man exonerated after 17 years in Texas prison
Stephen Brodie, a 39 year old deaf man from north Texas, was released after a Dallas County judge ruled him innocent of the 1990 Richardson rape. He had confessed under police duress and spent 17 years jailed despite no physical evidence linking him to the crime.
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Bush Institute to focus on school principals AREL announced
The George W. Bush Institute will launch the Alliance to Reform Education Leadership AREL to improve principal performance. Laura Bush was to announce the initiative, linking school districts universities and foundations to provide leadership programs for current and future principals. James Guthrie said well-trained graduates would be in high demand.
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Sewer work closes parts of North Main Street
North Main Street just north of Rollingbrook Drive will have lane closures from October 4 for about a week as crews remove concrete install new sewer lines and replace concrete. If weather allows work should end by October 11. Use alternate routes and obey road workers and signs. Call Public Works at 281-420-5399 with questions.
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County adopts seat belt rule for all official travel
Debbie Nadal reports to commissioners that the new policy requires seat belts in all county-owned vehicles on the road or on county business, with doctor waivers possible. TAC emphasizes health and safety as it aims to win the TAC Safety Award.
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Recession hits marriages and widens income gap in US
Washington data show 2009 records with marriages at a low 52 percent while requests for food aid peak. Unemployment rose to 10 percent with 9.6 percent jobless rate. poverty increased in most states, and the never married share climbed among 25 to 34 year olds. Cities like Cleveland Phoenix Los Angeles Albuquerque noted higher single rates.
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Free Teen Summit at LC Hosted by Communities In Schools
A free Teen Summit conference for students in grades eight through 12 is scheduled for Saturday from 1 30 p m to 3 30 p m in the Lee College Gym at 200 Lee Drive. The event, organized by Communities In Schools of Baytown in partnership with Lee College, aims to discuss peer issues empower students and launch a series of age appropriate forums. Megan Ebow can be contacted at 281 425 3316 or emailed at megan ebow gccisd net for more details.
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