Memorial service honors two Baytown teens killed in double homicide
Thousands gathered at Memorial Baptist Church to mourn Chelsey Lang and Ashley Johnson, two Baytown cousins killed April 11 in a double homicide and arson. Joseph Francois Jean, 37, faces capital murder charges and possible additional felonies. Firefighters found the girls during the blaze on Lloyd Street. The service underscored their positive impact as classmates and friends.
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Ashley Johnson
Chelsey Lang
Baytown
Memorial Baptist Church
Ashley
Victor Holmes
Joseph Francois Jean
Lang
Lloyd Street
Jean
Johnson
Marilla Propes
Candidates discuss hot issues at Baytown forum
Four of six May 8 municipal candidates spoke at Baytown City Hall about red light cameras property rights and eminent domain. District 1 candidates Flores and Renteria III District 2 Torres and District 3 incumbent Capetillo attended. Sheley and Fallin were absent. The Baytown Chamber hosted the live Channel 16 forum moderated by Dave Jirrels. Tracey Wheeler praised the event as a citywide platform for candidates to present their positions.
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Council Chambers
City Hall
Luis Flores
Mercedes Renteria III
Carmen Torres
Brandon Capetillo
Scott Sheley
Jerry Fallin
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Tracey Wheeler
Chamber
Baytown
Wheeler
Dave Jirrels
Crespo
Jirrels
Channel 16
Free Lee College concert to feature 60 piece choir and orchestra
Conductor John Weiner invites the public to a free one hour Lee College Spring Concert at the Performing Arts Center. Doors open 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. The event features the choirs of Lee College, the Baytown Community Chorus, soloists and the college orchestra in the main hall on West Texas Avenue.
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John Weiner
Lee College
Dr. Weiner
Lee College Performing Arts Center
Performing Arts Center
West Texas Avenue
Baytown Community Chorus
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