Archive for February 12th, 2008

Happy days again in Port Arthur

French oil giant Total is on the verge of announcing a major move. The company will invest billions and create an estimated 2,200 jobs as it expands its refinery operations in Port Arthur.
Original post by Local News from 11 News Houston via Yahoo! News
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Could your neighborhood stress you out?

New research just completed says people living near big chemical refineries in the Houston area could in fact be facing a higher risk of stress-related illnesses.
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COLD CASE: Family of boy shot through window seeks closure

Nearly 11 years have passed 7-year-old Demetrius Scott’s murder, and the glass that shattered when the deadly shots were fired in 1997 remains surprisingly unchanged. SLIDESHOW: Demetrius’ life
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Study: Living next to a chemical plant increases stress-related illnesses

New research just completed says people living near big chemical refineries in the Houston area could in fact be facing a higher risk of stress-related illnesses. POLL
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HISD libraries lacking supplies, technology

HISD conducted its own audit and concluded more than half of its libraries need more books and nearly 80 percent need more computers.
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