Transition and growth in spring life and lessons
Justa Lanie Garrett, a lifelong Baytown resident, reflects on spring’s beauty and upheaval. She describes the emotional strain of seasonal change, the end of breastfeeding, and returning to normal life after a pandemic. She shares vaccine faith, shifts in priorities, and the fear of losing growth through ease.
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Justa Lanie Garrett
Texas woman seeks help after service dog Gizmo burned
Mandy Garner reports her two-year-old Shih Tzu Gizmo suffered third and fourth degree burns while outdoors. The case has drawn national coverage as investigators from Harris County Sheriff’s Office probe possible intentional abuse. Donations to Gizmo’s care are being directed to Winnie Veterinary Clinic and associated accounts.
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Baytown to Hold Workshops on Police Strategic Plan
City of Baytown announces three community workshops next week to gather input on the Baytown Police Department strategic plan. Tue virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Apr 13. Thu Apr 15 in person at Evergreen Clubhouse 1530 Evergreen Rd. Fri Apr 16 at noon at Evergreen Clubhouse. Registration links provided.
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Evergreen Clubhouse
Evergreen Road
Traffic shift at Eagle Drive and I 10 under road work
Traffic flow will shift from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday April 10 as crews finish work on the Eagle Drive and Interstate 10 crossovers. The northern crossover to H E B Grocery will have two lanes with a straight stop sign and a left turn yield. The southern crossover will operate with one lane. Both crossovers expected open by day’s end.
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Interstate 10
Eagle Drive
Texas Department of Transportation
H.E.B. Grocery
H.E.B
Matt Hollis
GC OKs contract negotiations for fine arts renovations
Goose Creek board grants Superintendent Dr. Randal O'Brien authority to negotiate with Marshall Construction Company for renovations to the Fine Arts Center at Robert E. Lee High School. Marshall was chosen after an RFP on March 31 and funded by the 2019 bond. Estimated cost is $12.1 million with work to begin after contract approval.
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Goose Creek
Randal O’brien
Marshall Construction Company
Robert E. Lee High School
Matt Hollis
Vaccination at VFW Turkey Shoot in April
The 64th Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 912 turkey shoot offers free walk up COVID-19 vaccines on Saturdays and Sundays in April at 8204 N Main St. Harris County officials provide shots from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or while supplies last, with a $7 per shot cost for others and supervision for minors.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
N. Main St
Pet
Matt Hollis
Baytown Pop Up Park Set for Sunday at Britton Park
The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Pop Up Park from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday April 1 at W C Britton Park featuring a concert, games, free ice cream, city department visits with activities, and more.
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Baytown
Free Food Distributions Announced by Local Churches
Faith Family at 6500 North Main St will offer free food on April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. On April 14 First United Methodist Church of Mont Belvieu at 10629 Eagle Drive hosts a distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Living Hope Church of God at 7611 Highway 146 holds distribution April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Hillside Church at 12319 Highway 146 Mont Belvieu repeats on April 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Eagle Drive
Living Hope Church of God
Highway 146
Hillside Church
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