Baytown smoking ban faces critique as vote nears
Local supporters claim the ordinance narrows exposure without dictating smoking rules for property owners while opponents argue it is unenforceable and harms business. The campaign funds cover yard signs and mailings, with doctors backing claims of no safe level of secondhand smoke. Early voting runs April 30 to May 8, Election Day May 12.
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James Haarmeyer
Citizens’ Group
Bagland Island
Haarmeyer
Kennedy
Mohammad R. Khoshnevis
Alton Prihoda
Prihoda
Pamela Medellin
Baytown
U.S
Richard Carmona
Khoshnevis
British Medical Journal
Helena
Mont
Haaarmeyer
Coalition
Austin
California
New York
Exxon seeks greenbelt plan after buying Baytown area homes
Exxon Mobil aims to expand a vegetation buffer between its Baytown refinery and nearby homes by buying and demolishing residences in Wooster and Shreck districts. About 90 percent of roughly 700 homes have been purchased, with plans to sell half this year. Homeowners report better prices and no pressure, while city crews will demolish sold houses and Exxon will handle landscaping.
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Exxon
Baytown
Wooster
Ashby Street
John A Street
Shreck
Exxon Mobil
Russ Roberts
Joe
Kay Cook
Plantation
Roberts
Radio show broadcasts from Fine Rides Show on Texas Avenue
The Sammy and Bob Show will air live from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the corner of Galliard and Texas Avenue during the 19th Annual Fine Rides Show. The Baytown hosts will raffle tickets to Houston Motorsports Park and interview Houston Grand Prix drivers, Formula 1 and IHRA racers. Sponsored by Ron Craft Chevrolet and Baytown Auto Collision Center.
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Texas Avenue
Sammy and
Bob
Baytown
Sammy Mahan
Bob Mungle
Bud Light
ESPN
Galliard
Mahan
Houston Motorsports Park
Ron Craft Chevrolet
Baytown Auto Collision Center
Baytown Skate Park Set for 4 P.M. Ribbon Cutting
The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department opens the new Baytown Skate Park at Jenkins Park 4334 Crosby Cedar Bayou Road. Jointly funded by the Municipal Development District and Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia Garcia. Park hours run daily to 10 p.m. Free T shirts for the first 100 attendees. refreshments provided. Call 281-420-6597 for details.
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City of
Baytown
Harris County Precinct 2
Precinct 2
Sylvia Garcia
Be aware of unusual heart attack symptoms says Jane Howard Lee
Former Sun reporter Jane Howard Lee urges quick action for atypical heart attack signs especially in women. She warns many misinterpret symptoms as indigestion and delays care. Call paramedics, avoid driving, and prioritize oxygen and emergency response for survival. Remember time is critical.
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Jane Howard Lee
Sun
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