Kalitta drivers eye Baytown win and records
In Baytown at Houston Raceway Park, Kalitta Motorsports riders Kalitta and Grubnic pursue wins and potential records as NHRA pro drag racing returns. Grubnic, driving Kalitta Air Top Fuel, sits fourth in points with strong early results. Scott Kalitta seeks his first win since retirement last year, after earning Las Vegas low qualifying honors. Weather looks favorable for a strong weekend with temperatures near 80.
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Dave” Grubnic
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Supervisor confronts lumber thief at Gehan Homes site
A Gehan Homes supervisor received a report of a man loading 16-foot two by fours onto a pickup at a construction site near West Baker and Bush. The supervisor confronted the suspect who had already loaded 15 to 20 boards and watched him drive off as the man began to unload the lumber.
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Gehan Homes
West Baker and
Bush Roads
Man Arrested After Motel Water Complaint Sparks Inquiry
A man staying at the Rebel Motel in the 3400 block of Alexander Drive complained about a water leak. The manager refused to fix it, prompting a call to the Baytown Health Department and a police visit. Officers checked the man’s background and found warrants for a fictitious inspection sticker and lack of insurance, leading to his arrest.
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Alexander Drive
Baytown
Baytown Police Beat Details 165 Calls Overnight
Between 6 a m Wednesday and 6 a m Thursday Baytown police answered 165 calls including 13 alarms five assaults three auto thefts two burglaries six disturbances three forgeries one shot fired six thefts and three minor accidents Police Beat is from Baytown Police Department reports Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips and callers remain anonymous Call 281 427 TIPS. The Baytown police Web site is police baytown.org.
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Bikers fund-raiser for abused children in Houston area
The Houston chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse hosts a poker run from Pelican Junction at 1307 South Highway 146 starting 10 a.m. Saturday to aid the group. Riders visit five locations for cards with cash prizes for best and worst hands. entry is 100 per rider. The event spans 60 to 100 miles with barbecue plates, live music, and donation options through Cherie Daeschner.
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Baytown
Houston
Bikers Against Child Abuse
Pelican Junction
South Highway 146
BACA
Cherie Daeschner
Daeschner
Utah
Baca Houston
Sam
Old River-Winfree to buy garage sale banner
Old River-Winfree council votes up to 130 to buy a hanging Garage Sale banner for the community building. Council also cites a mobile home on Pecan Lane for sanitation code violations and considers a joint ride-along request with outside police, which was not approved.
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Pecan Lane
Woodland Acres
Young
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