John Martin Road Closure and Resurfacing Details
Crews delay reopening of John Martin Road due to rain. The project widens a half mile of two lane asphalt to four lanes with concrete beginning south of the I 10 feeder, with new southbound lanes serving two directions once reopened. Completion estimated for the third quarter of 2017 at a cost of 2.7 million. Baytown plans include San Jacinto Boulevard and Hunt Road extensions.
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John Martin Road
Amery Reid
Jack Morman
Reid
Baytown
San Jacinto Boulevard
I-10
Bush Road
Hunt Road
John Martin
Cedar Bayou
Lynchburg
Warning Continued Defense To Prosecution Clarified
The text states that using a device to make an emergency call serves as a defense to prosecution. It notes violations are a Class C misdemeanor with a fine up to $200. It outlines the legal consequence and the emergency call defense.
Texas House bill moves on to Senate over texting ban
Texas may outlaw texting while driving statewide as House Bill 62 advances to the Senate Committee. Texas lacks a statewide ban, with about three dozen cities already enforcing local bans, including Wichita Falls. A West Texas crash that killed 13 seniors sparked renewed attention.
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Texas
House
Senate Committee
Wichita Falls
Bay Area Relay for Life Raises Over 286000 Ahead of Event
The Bay Area Relay for Life showcases strong community support as teams and a bank night push raised over 71 000, lifting total online and offline funds to more than 286 000 ahead of the Friday event at Royal Purple Raceway. Survivors and families share personal motivations including battling cancer and honoring loved ones.
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Cole
Dallas
Ant
Coles
Bay Area
Relay For Life
Tri
Kimberly Dillard
Royal Purple Raceway
Relayforlife.org
Stolen 2004 Chevy and multiple thefts reported in Baytown
Police Beat reports a gray 2004 Chevy short bed with Texas plate CGV215 stolen in the 1900 block of Gillette Drive Monday night. Burglary of a vehicle in the 5500 block of East Road Wednesday night. Electronics valued at $200 stolen. Burglary of a building in the 1900 block of Lee Drive Sunday night with a large amplifier, radio and air conditioner taken. Theft incidents on Live Oak Avenue Tuesday, 7200 block of Garth Road Monday, and 500 block of Briarwood Drive Monday with items valued from $100 to $400. Police beat from Baytown PD. tips to Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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Texas
Gillette Drive
East Road
Lee Drive
Live Oak Avenue
Garth Road
Briarwood Drive
Baytown
Baytowns
Thefts Reported In 200 Block
A theft was reported in the 200 block, with police noting the incident occurred in the local area. No suspect information or item details available in the readable text. Further details pending investigation and official updates.
Patsy Kay Taylor Summers Born in Baytown Texas
Patsy Kay Taylor Summers was born November 5, 1940, to James Harvey Taylor Jr and Brooksie Janice McElroy Taylor at Humble Oil Refinery Hospital in Baytown Texas. She grew into a devoted wife mother and grandmother and was a skilled seamstress and loyal friend. A dancer in school she joined Rainbow Girls DAR and the Gander Band at Robert E Lee High School and led the Future Nurses Club as a senior.
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James Harvey Taylor, Jr
Brooksie Janice McElroy Taylor
Humble Oil Refinery
Baytown
Texas
Patsy Kay
Rainbow Girls
Daughters of the American Revolution
Patsy Summers obituary a life of family and sewing passions
Patsy McElroy Taylor Summers married William A Summers Jr in 1959 and raised a family in Texas while sewing for her children. She lived in Austin and later Gonzales, with visitation on April 6 and funeral on April 7, 2017. Survivors include daughters Arlene and Valerie, son Kelly, and grandchildren. Funds directed to Smocking Arts Guild, Fort Bend Women’s Center, or other charity.
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Bill
Patsy
Willam Alton
Bill) Summers, Jr
Austin
Texas
University of Texas At Austin
Texaco
Liberty
Arlene Kay
Valerie Fay
Kelly Doyle
Arlene Meyer
Chris Meyer
Lauren
Andrew
Scott
Valerie Taylor
Kerry Taylor
Brian
Sean
Kelly
Travis
Erika
Kelly Charles Mudd
William Alton
James Harvey, Jr
Brooksie McElroy Taylor
Settegast-Kopf Co
Sugar Creek
Gonzales
Gonzales City Cemetery
Spur 146
Highway 90
Smocking Guild of America
Smocking
Fort Bend
Gifts to Sterling Library Honor Donors and Titles
Recent weeks honor Sterling Library donors with memorial and loaned titles across disciplines. Notable gifts include Gary Armer and Doris Farmer memorials and works ranging from cooking and gardening to survival skills and military history.
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Sterling Library
Sterling Municipal Library
Gary Armer
Curt
Marty Ball
Sammy
Terri Hotchkiss
Fern Cooper
Eva Maude
Doris Farmer
Baytown
Travis Hickman
Jonathan Ahearn
Edward Jones
Raymond Martin
John R. Hughes
Lone Star Ranger
Louis Hughes
Otto Mullins
Mrs. H. C. Ball
Patricia Ann O'Neal
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Baytownsun.com
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Steven
Chelsea Clynes
Alex
Nick Clynes
Chase
Rene Barrera
Jimmie Sue Shaw
A -Z
ED Williams
Gulf Coast
Plumwood
Eva Maude Garden Club
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Baytown Sun
N. Main
Police Dept
Verizon.net
Tim Morales
Baytown, Texas
Ceil
Haytownsun.com
Déttiekerr
Yahoo.com
Pat Matula Jr
Gmail.com
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