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Houston 911 operator who hung up on thousands of callers sentenced to 18 months probation

Williams’ misdeeds came to light after HEC officials performing routine monthly audits of 911 calls noticed a high volume of Williams’ calls lasted less than 20 seconds, known as “short calls.” In a news release detailing the sentencing, prosecutors said that a review of call records showed Williams hung up on “thousands” of short calls.

“She was going through a hard time in her life, and she was a poor performing worker at the Houston Emergency Center,” her lawyer said. “But punishing her doesn’t do anything to fix the problems that still exist at the emergency center.”
 
Texas residents start naming adopted drains
Waterway to have a good time
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The good folk of Houston, Texas have started naming their adopted drains, as part of a community project seeking sponsorship of the city's water discharge system.

Monickers so far have included "Masshole", "It's Draining Men" and "Sir Drains a Lot", according to the Houston Chronicle.
 
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