Rice Hotel marks 60th anniversary in Houston shine
The Rice Hotel in downtown Houston celebrated its 60th birthday built on the site of Texas Republic capitol. Since opening in 1912 the landmark has hosted presidents foreign dignitaries and NASA figures while undergoing over 16 million in remodeling. Ownership shifted from William Marsh Rice to Rice University which now runs the hotel under Leo Shamblin Robert T. Gordon and Wes Cooper.
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Capitol of Texas
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Sam Houston
United States
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Pice
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FDR
al Smith
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Empire Room
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Rice Institute
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All Dressed Up with The Wink Dance From Krakow
Stephanie Bukaty and Paul Kaminski two of The wink dance from Krakow origin in Poland described in a photo caption. The scene notes children in dress up and a cultural dance linked to Krakow.
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Paul Kaminski
Mighell Named First Assistant U.S. Attorney in Texas
Ken Mighell of Dallas is named first assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas. He has 11 1/2 years as an AUSA and eight years as Dallas office chief. Mighell also headed the civil division for 11 years and will continue there. He grew up in Dallas and graduated from the University of Texas Law School in 1957.
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Dallas
Ken Mighell
U.S
District of Texas
Mighell
University of Texas Law School
Invisible Fence: Boundaries Set by Law Beyond Private Property
The article explains an invisible fence created by trespass and nuisance law protecting property. It cites cases where wind blown sand, overhanging trees, and even sound from dogs are treated as boundary breaches. It notes modern limits to reasonable height and cites a 30 foot utility wire as trespass. Written by Will Bernard for bar associations.
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Benson
St Luke's Hospital Dedicates Family Practice Center
St Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston dedicates the Family Practice Center a joint project with Baylor College of Medicine to train family physicians. Dr Marolyn Coward leads the center which will offer a three year residency and simulate a real office with full records for resident training. The program aims to expand access as Texas needs more doctors and counties lack physicians.
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Texas Medical Association
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