Baytown RV park plan meets strong local opposition
Kilgore Road residents spoke against a special use permit for an 11 acre site at 1512 Jones Road to install a 100 lot RV park on former Baytown Marina land. Co owner Peter Swales Cromer Properties says the plan would host about 600 people on 6.6 acres dry land. The Baytown Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing Tuesday night amid concerns.
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Kilgore Road
Planning and Zoning Commission
Jones Road
Baytown
Peter Swales
Cromer Properties
Air quality in Harris County improves. Houston ranks lower
An American Lung Association report shows Harris County air quality improving with Houston listed as 15th most polluted city, down from sixth in ozone. Paul Billings notes monitors across Baytown and the county drive the daily dirtiest readings, signaling a real positive trend.
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American Lung Association
Houston
Harris County
Baytown
Paul Billings
College-bound Pair of RSS seniors sign football letters
RSS seniors sign football letters on page 5 marking college commitments. The pair pursues collegiate football careers with formal letters of intent, reflecting local prep talent and school support.
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RSS
Cracker Barrel offers comfort food fare
Cracker Barrel serves hearty, homestyle dishes with familiar favorites. The establishment showcases classic Southern comfort food in a menu emphasizing warmth, value, and familiar flavors for a broad dining audience.
Be strong and Courageous Declares David to Solomon
David urges Solomon to be strong and courageous and finish the temple’s service. He reassures that the LORD will not fail or forsake him until all work for the temple is completed.
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Solomon
Baytown Sun Social Media Invite
Baytown Sun urges readers to connect via Facebook at facebook com BaytownSun follow page updates and stories. This brief notice promotes social media engagement and online readership.
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BaytownSun
Youth Fair rooted in Baytown family tradition
Kenny Rogers, Baytown native and lead agriculture teacher for Goose Creek CISD, grew up showing livestock at the Baytown Youth Fair. A 1985 Robert E. Lee High School graduate, he earned an agricultural education degree at Texas Tech and now teaches at Ross S. Sterling High School in his 17th year. He has been involved with BYF for over 30 years and has three children who have shown livestock at the fair.
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Rogers
Baytown
Kenny Rogers
Goose Creek Cisd
Robert E. Lee High School
Texas Tech University
Ross S. Sterling High School
BYF
Mont Belvieu Council weighs Cotton Bayou flood channel
Mont Belvieu officials debated a Cotton Bayou Overflow Channel project with an estimated cost over 9 million dollars. Two routes were presented, including Route 1 from near the city sewage facility through Lakes of Champions and ICE1 Creek to the river, and Route 3 south of school property toward Perry Avenue. Route 1 was favored for its development capacity despite conflicts with existing developments. The item dominated a three hour special meeting, with details to follow on page 7.
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Mont Belvieu
Cotton Bayou
Mike McClung
RPS Klotz Associates
Lakes of Champions
Perry Avenue
Just Beachy at 50 Beach City marks half‑century celebration
Beach City turns 50 this month and local leaders gather for a weekend celebration. Mayor Bill Combs notes the goal of preserving the independent lifestyle founders built. Saturday events run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Beach City Community building, 12723 FM 2354, with noon speeches and recognition of past mayors.
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Beach City
Bill Combs
Combs
Marge Barcaw
Highlands Leader Dickie Woods Dies at 70s in Texas
Highlands community figure Carl Dickie Woods, longtime Banana Bend owner and Highlands Chamber leader, died Saturday. He moved to Highlands in 1985 after acquiring Banana Bend, served 2012 2016 on the Highlands Lynchburg Chamber board and led as president and vice president at times. His daughter Jessica Woods received the Terry Davis Memorial Award for his impact in 2006. He was a member of Northshore Highlands Rotary Clubs, Goose Creek CISD Citizens Bond Advisory Committee, and the water board. See obituary on Page 3.
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Banana Bend
Carl “Dickie
Woods
Highlands Outdoor Recreation
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Jessica Woods
Terry Davis
Highlands Chamber
Dickie
Northshore
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Goose Creek Cisd
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