Village People and Tracy Byrd to headline Baytown 4th of July
Parks and Recreation Director Scott Johnson announced Baytown will host a two day 4th of July celebration with five bands including the Village People and Tracy Byrd. Johnson called the lineup the best ever and said the event on July 3 and 4 should draw strong crowds. The Village People are known for hits such as Y M C A In the Navy and Macho Man and will perform at SEE EVENT on page 2.
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Nurture Nature Festival Cancelled By Baytown Weather
The City of Baytown cancels the Nurture Nature Festival at the Baytown Nature Center due to forecasts of strong thunderstorms and high winds. The Easter Egg Hunt is postponed with plans to reschedule in the fall and dates to be released soon.
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GCM Soccer Returns To Regional Tournament
GCM soccer team advances back into regional competition as Sun Sports outlines upcoming matches and stakes. Details promise action, with schedule and locations to guide fans to key outings.
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Highway 99 segment could be renamed for deputy Shane Detwiler
Chambers County Commissioners unanimously back House Bill 2809 to rename a portion of Grand Parkway after Deputy Sheriff Shane Detwiler who was killed in 2009 responding to a disturbance. The proposal would title the stretch the Deputy Sheriff Shane Detwiler Memorial Highway, replacing the current Mayor Bob Lanier Memorial Parkway.
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Spring Nationals boost Baytown economy with NHRA event
Baytown readies for the 32nd Mopar Express Lane NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park. Officials estimate up to 120,000 spectators daily and total commerce near 22 million, driving hotel bookings and local dining demand as crowds spill into hotels like Hampton Inn and Iguana Joe's in Mont Belvieu.
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Baytown
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Weekend events highlight NHRA race and vintage convention
This weekend showcases the NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park with high speed action from today through Sunday at 2525 FM 565. Also, the Eastern Rim Funny Book and Vintage Con 2019 runs Saturday and Sunday at Lee College from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring comic guests and cosplay opportunities.
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Baytown Man Sought in Money Laundering Case Linked to Chicken Feet Scam
Baytown police and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office seek 26 year old Vanquil Marquis Jones on a single money laundering charge involving more than 150000 and under 300000 dollars. The case began after a California company reported paying nearly 20000 as a deposit for 60 tons of chicken feet never delivered.
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Harris County District Attorney’s Office
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