Kingwood man sues over hornet attack

KINGWOOD, Texas – A Houston-based air conditioning technician is suing a Kingwood medical facility for $1 million after he said he was attacked by hornets, which then caused him to fall through a skylight.

Amador Gonzales, Jr., 38, filed a petition in the 61st District Court saying the incident occurred on Oct. 20.

Gonzales said he was working for Tek Plan Solutions and was called to make repairs to a hospital’s air condition units, located on the top of the building.

After he removed a panel from one of the units, the repairman was stung by several hornets, alleged court documents. Gonzales then fell 30 feet from the roof through the building’s plexiglass skylight.

The worker’s lawsuit stated he sustained severe, life-threatening injuries.

The lawsuit claims Kingwood Medical Center was negligent “in failing to provide and maintain a safe place for [Gonzalez] and invitees; creating the unreasonably dangerous conditions or allowing them to be created; [and] in failing to adequately warn” workers of these conditions.

The property’s owners filed a response, denying responsibility for his injuries.

"Skinny" the cat's battle inspires weight battlers

DALLAS (KTVT/CBS) – A cat's struggle with obesity has inspired a Twitter page full of supporters and many people fighting their own battles with weight.

The cat that veterinarians call Skinny showed up at the Eastlake Pet Orphanage weighing 42 pounds. The cat was so fat doctors thought it was a female.

His wrists and ankles shake under his weight so he has to move very quickly and in short spurts.

Dr. Brittney Barton believes he got so big because he grew up on a human diet.

"I suspect someone was probably sharing their pizza and cake and cookies and chips," Barton said.

After a cautious exercise regimen and a strict diet of cat food Skinny is down to 37 pounds, but he is still grossly overweight.

Barton doesn't expect he will ever live up to his name, but the doctors have hope he can lead a healthy life.

The Twitter page in Skinny's name has attracted almost 500 followers.

Skinny is so popular people sign up and volunteer just to come sit with him.

He's shy now, but the vet hopes he warms up and gets healthy enough to become available for adoption.

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Alvin High Teen Crowned as Queen

Alvin Teen Named Queen

Alvin High School student Melissa Warrick was crowned as the 2012 Brazoria County Rodeo Queen.

Melisssa Warrick honored with crown

By Judy Zavalla, Staff Reporter

Published:

Thursday, October 25, 2012 11:42 AM EDT

Alvin High School Junior Melissa Warrick has been crowned 2012 Brazoria County Rodeo Queen. “She serves as Future Farmers of America (FFA) President,” said Agricultural Science Teacher Ashley Kurten.

As a member of the FFA, she shows goats and participates in horse judging.

She is also very active in the Texas High School Rodeo.

In 2011, she won five buckles and showed two reserve Grand Champion goats. She won her class several times and won a first place Showmanship Award.

House, car,plane burn in fire

Firefighters were called out to the home on FM 1462 near Highway 288 around 11pm in Brazoria County last Wednesday.  When they arrived, 40 foot flames were already shooting from the home.

Since the home is located on a private airfield, firefighters are still working to figure out if a plane might have been inside.

"We believe there's a hangar attached. This is a private airfield and we haven't been able to get into the house yet to determine what's all in the house, what's on the inside," said Asst. Chief Kendall Hunting with the Alvin Fire Department.

Authorities say there were people inside the home at the time of the fire, but they made it out safely.

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