East Harris County mural unveils historic district nod
Project Stars debuts a $45,000 mural on a Lyondell refinery drum near Pasadena portraying a 19th century general guiding viewers toward the San Jacinto battlefield. The artwork, part of the Economic Alliance Port of Houston Region program, aims to boost regional pride and economic development across East Harris County and nearby communities.
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Baytown Sun building sold for warehouse conversion
Preferred Lonestar Properties bought the 17,500 square foot Baytown landmark at 110 West Pearce Avenue from the Robert Matherne estate. The former Sun newsroom, once part of Tri-Cities Sun and later The Daily Sun, will be repurposed into multiple warehouse units.
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Woman reports man in gold Chevy Tahoe at Tejas Park
A woman said a man drove a gold Chevy Tahoe through the grass at Tejas Park, 505 Hafer Ave. Police arrived around 1 a.m. Sunday to find tire marks but the driver had departed.
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Fraudulent charges on Teresa Dye card in Houston
Teresa Dye reported Saturday that her credit card was stolen and used for more than 750 in purchases at Houston stores. Investigators continue examining the case and tracing transactions.
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Baytown Police Log Shows 144 Calls From Sun to Mon
Between 6 a.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday Baytown police responded to 144 calls including nine alarms three assaults six auto thefts four burglaries two burglaries of motor vehicles 10 criminal mischief 10 disturbances one forgery one shot fired seven thefts one major accident and eight minor accidents.
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Jim Finley Reflects on Courage Under Fire at Baytown Sun
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, recalls plans to write a dramatic tribute during a game but misses the moment as the program runs long. He describes hoping to hear the fight song and win one for the zipper while noting his unintentional wardrobe mishap.
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