Prosecutor declines higher paying job to stay on track
A relative’s offer of a higher salary could not lure the prosecutor away from his career of pursuing criminals. The assistant district attorney recounts the choice to protect victims and keep communities safer, noting sacrifices of time and family in law enforcement. The county attorneyadds that victims' rights have improved but more work remains for equality and protection.
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Peal
Chambers County
Cheryl Lieck
Baytown red light cameras begin showing at Baker Garth
The Baytown program installs red light cameras at Baker Garth and other intersections with risky yellow to red transitions. Violations rise during a 30 day warning. after April 24 citations will be issued with a 30 day payment window. American Traffic Solutions operates the system at no city cost, collecting 55 percent of $75 fines.
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Leiper
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Baytown district plans stadium redesign with community focus
Athletic director Tom Ed Gooden explains years of needed upgrades to Baytown stadium. The plan flips home and visitor orientation to ease fan access, aims to create a first class track facility for Baytown’s reputation as a track hub, and notes turf field was debated but rejected due to cost, equity concerns, and impact on other schools. Local officials praise the project while some residents urge turf consideration.
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Baytown
Rockhold
Beverly Rockhold
Lee High School
Brandon Capetillo
Vicki Hanson
Lee College
Kelvin Sims
Lee
Bruce Davis
Fluker
Sterling
Goose Creek Memorial
Pete Coté
Support Services
Coté
Interim dean replacements mix at Lee College ahead of August resignations
Lee College regents plan an August exit for a fourth interim dean while Johnette Hodgin Dennis Topper and Roberta Wright also depart. They will search for a permanent president via top firms, with faculty staff and community input. The interim faces budget duties and the arts center project, with Achieving the Dream continuing.
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Johnette Hodgin
Dennis Topper
Roberta Wright
Don Coffey
Wayne Gray
Gray
Ellis
Pete Alfaro
Alfaro
Tucker Hall
Lee College
Red light cameras in Baytown explained
Baytown police outline red light safety cameras purpose and operation. Cameras photograph vehicles entering after red, with a rear view only, and a second shot as they move through the intersection. A $75 civil penalty applies and disputes can be heard. driving records are not affected.
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Bob Leiper
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