Pirates Bay Waterpark earns 2020 Waterpark of the Year honor
The Pirates Bay Waterpark in Baytown won the Texas Public Pool Council 2020 Waterpark of the Year award for strong operations and design. Despite COVID 19 challenges, the park opened in June with new safety procedures online ticketing a new entrance gate cooler checks and adjusted hours plus introduced the Ninja Cross aquatic obstacle course and planned a Ninja Cross fitness program for 2021. The waterpark marked its 10th anniversary with refreshed branding and will open on May 29 with job postings for lifeguards guest services and park services.
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Mont Belvieu woman leads Griddy unsecured creditors panel
Lisa Khoury of Mont Belvieu, who sued Griddy after the February storm over huge bills, now chairs the company's unsecured creditors committee in bankruptcy. Houston attorney Derek Potts noted the case has moved to bankruptcy court, with discovery aimed at tracing funds and pursuing possible refunds to customers.
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Lee College to host virtual candidate forum for regents
Lee College will host a virtual forum for the Lee College Board of Regents candidates on YouTube Live April 22 at 6 p.m. Confirmed speakers are Mark Hall Mark Himsel Weston Cotten and David Isaac. Early voting runs April 19 27 with election day May 1 2021.
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Baytown LWV To Host Voter Rights Forum On Zoom
The Baytown Chapter of the League of Women Voters will host a public forum on April 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom to discuss Texas Legislature bills impacting voter rights and election law. Speakers include Janet Imhoff and Cinde Weatherby, with attendance by emailing Baytown LWV President Jacqueline Whitaker by 2 p.m. that day.
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Baytown Man Faces Charges After Motel Struggle
A 34 year old Baytown man Alexis Santiago was charged with resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia after a late night incident at a motel on North Alexander Drive. Police say he resisted handcuffing and fled the room after a Taser was used, then kicked the interior of a patrol car.
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Community rallies after Angela Saunders fire and loss
Angela Saunders survived a house fire that destroyed her home. Judge Blake Sylvia, Love Thy Neighbor founder, organized community aid with donations of furniture and a 1,100 square foot former church house donated by the Shafer family and friends. Locals from Old River Baptist Church renovate the new home while an electrician donates time to install a restroom and utilities. Saunders thanks all who helped restore her business and life, noting the effort was a community blessing.
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Vaccination hours expand at NRG Park in Houston area
Harris County Public Health now offers COVID 19 vaccines at NRG Park without appointment with evening hours 12 to 9 pm starting Wednesday. Pfizer is available for 16 and up, Moderna for 18 and up, Johnson & Johnson paused. Drive ins welcome via Gate 16 A. Local case totals and deaths update show modest rises countywide.
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