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21 hrs ago | Deer Park Broadcaster & Progress

In the area

DPHS class of '78 seeks members Graduates from the class of 1978, Deer Park High School, are invited to the 30th Anniversary Reunion on Saturday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Galveston, TX, Houston Metro, Pasadena, TX, South Houston, TX

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Deer Park Broadcaster & Progress

Police arrest two murder suspects

Police arrested Emanuel Hernandez, an 18-year-old La Porte resident, and another 16-year-old male as suspects of the homicide which occurred in the southeast edge of Deer Park last Friday.

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Related Topix: Deer Park, TX, Harris County, TX

Mon Jul 21, 2008

US SAILING

Road to Rolex Clinic Program Expands

To advance growth in women's sailing, Rolex Watch U.S.A. has announced that it will expand its sponsorship of "Road to Rolex" clinics in 2008 and 2009, and is working with US SAILING to increase the number of ...

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Related Topix: Dallas (University of Texas System), Oak Point, TX, University of Texas System, Point, TX, Houston Metro

Sat Jul 19, 2008

www.click2houston.com | ADalton

Man Killed In Grocery Store Parking Lot

A man was shot to death in the parking lot of a La Porte grocery store on Friday, KPRC Local 2 reported.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Baytown PD: Speeding motorcyclist killed in wreck

Speed probably was a factor in the death of a man who crashed through a wooden fence after losing control of his motorcycle in Baytown, police said today.

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Related Topix: Baytown, TX

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Houston Community Newspapers Online

Silly science makes learning fun

Shell Oil Company and San Jacinto College are hosting 13 to 14-year old students throughout Harris County to Energy Venture Camp, which generates awareness about options in the industry.

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Related Topix: Galena Park, TX, Deer Park, TX, Pasadena, TX, Harris County, TX

Wed Jul 16, 2008

KHOU-TV Houston

Two hurt in crash with Harris Co. deputy

Several people were recovering in the hospital Wednesday after a crash involving a Harris County Sheriff's Deputy.

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Related Topix: Harris County, TX

Mon Jul 14, 2008

La Porte ISD

News & Spotlights

La Porte Independent School District will hold registration of pre-kindergarten students for the 2008-2009 school year August 5 - 6 at Bayshore Elementary, 301 Fairfield St., in La Porte.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Sun Jun 22, 2008

La Porte ISD

News & Spotlights

The La Porte Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 6:00 PM, June 24, 2008 in the Board Room, Administration Building, 1002 San Jacinto St, La Porte, Texas.

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Rohm & Haas to cut about 925 jobs

Rohm & Haas, the world's biggest producer of acrylic-paint ingredients, plans to cut about 925 jobs and reduce production capacity to improve profitability.

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Related Topix: Rubber-Plastics, Manufacturing, Rohm and Haas, Chemicals, Houston Metro, Deer Park, TX

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Houston Chronicle

The Landing lands

New venue alert: The Landing in La Porte A year ago I wrote about a tiny music festival in my hometown of Pasadena.

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Related Topix: Pasadena, TX, Brady, TX, Humble, TX, Houston Metro

Fri May 23, 2008

www.bayareaobserveronline.com | BayAreaObserver

La Porte Chief of Police Richard E. Reff Retiring After 36 Years of Law Enforcement Service

La Porte Chief of Police Richard E. Reff has announced his retirement from law enforcement. His effective retirement date will be May 31, 2008. Chief Reff has served with the La Porte Police Department since July, 1999. He began his law enforcement career with the University of Texas System Police Department in 1972. After gaining experience there, he transferred to the City of Baytown Police Department in August, 1973.

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Mon May 19, 2008

www.bayareaobserveronline.com | BayAreaObserver

Rezoning Proposal Praised and Rejected by Citizens at Public Hearing

Council chambers were packed with La Porte citizens this Thursday evening who were there to voice their opinions, and voice their concerns about the rezoning proposal put forth by the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission. Some favored rezoning, but most had questions, or were outright against any rezoning.

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Sat May 10, 2008

bayareaobserveronline.com | BayAreaObserver

John Black Wins La Porte's City Council At-Large Position B Seat

The results are in on the race for for City Council At-Large Position B and the winner is John Black.Black won with 52.5% of the votes beating Phillip Hoot, who received 31.5% of the votes and Trent Wise who received 16% of the votes.

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Thu May 08, 2008

www.bayareaobserveronline.com | BayAreaObserver

Sonja Angelo Theatre now officially open

Ed Matuszak, Board of Trustee Facilities Chairman, Rob Roy, Citizens Oversight Committee Chairman and Roy Montalbano, PBK Architects The Sonja Angelo Theater is now once again officially open.

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Related Topix: Morgan's Point, TX, Shoreacres, TX, Education Etc.

Sat May 03, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Baytown police defuse planned bridge suicide

Baytown police hostage negotiators used their skills to keep a distraught man from jumping into the Houston Ship Channel from the Fred Hartman Bridge early today. via Houston Chronicle

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Baytown, TX, Houston, TX, Harris County, TX

Sat Apr 26, 2008

Marine News

TSA Announces Enrollment Dates for the TWIC at Various Ports

Port workers, longshoremen, truckers and others at the ports of La Porte, Galveston and Freeport, Texas will begin enrolling individuals in the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Worker ... via Marine News

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Related Topix: Freeport, TX, Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX

Thu Apr 24, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Seabrook officer OK after wreck during chase

A Seabrook police car pursuing a motorcyclist struck a concrete barrier along the feeder road of Texas 225 near Sens shortly after 5 a.m. today, dispatchers confirmed. via Houston Chronicle

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Related Topix: Seabrook, TX

Tue Apr 22, 2008

Business Wire

Public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing

Patent litigators Matthew C. Bernstein and John Giust have joined the San Diego office of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. as Members. via Business Wire

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Related Topix: Semiconductors, Electronics

Mon Apr 14, 2008

KHOU-TV Houston

Houston's flooway plan costing millions in tax revenue

“There is nobody (who) can buy it. That is the bottom line”

It seems like a steal. House after house and then a lot that looks as if it is ready for a home. via KHOU-TV Houston

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Bellaire, TX, Harris County, TX, Pasadena, TX

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La Porte, Texas is located in Harris County and is part of the Houston Metro Area. Zip codes in La Porte, TX include 77571, and 77572.

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