Baytown Trash Off 2004 Set for May 1 with 1400 Volunteers
Baytown will hold Trash-Off 2004 at 8 a.m. on May 1 as part of Earth Day activities. Mike Lester, the city health director, notes steady growth from 800 volunteers in 2001 to about 1,500 last year and expects 1,400 to 1,500 volunteers this year. In 2003 participants collected tires and scrap metal, highlighting local commitment to cleanliness and beautification. See CLEANUP on Page 8A.
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Mike Lester
Baytown
Lester
San Jacinto Battle Remembered At 168th Anniversary
A large crowd gathered in La Porte to honor the Battle of San Jacinto with a Wednesday ceremony and cannon fire. The event noted the war’s conclusion followed by a prolonged diplomatic end and plans a full reenactment at San Jacinto Battlegrounds State Historical Park.
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San Jacinto Battlegrounds State Historical Park
Houston
Ron Stone
Sam Houston TV
Texas
Republic of Texas
David G. Burmett
Associated Press
Phantor
David J. Phillip
Sam Houston IV
Sam Houston
San Jacinto Monument
Battle of
San Jacinto
le Porte
Mexico
District 6 council hopefuls push streets and sewers fixes
Three candidates in Baytown District 6 vie for the seat as they promise to repair torn streets along Danubria Kilgore and Ward roads and expand the sewer system. Doyle emphasizes accessibility, Jirrell positions as visionary leader, and Mahan calls for sharper business management to curb city spending. Godwin is not seeking re election. See DISTRICT 6 on Page 8A.
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Baytown
Jerry Doyle Sr
City Hall
David Jirrell
Sammy Mahan
Coleman Godwin
Danubria
Kilgore
Doyle
Texas Avenue
Mahan
District 6 candidates address streets and sewers
Dayle prioritizes streets and sewage plus waterfront beautification and business support. Mahan cites streets and sewer problems plus more neighborhood patrol. Doyle aims for closer resident contact. Dirrels seeks strong leadership, Maran pledges phone accessibility, Jitrets offers vision, and Mahan touts business experience and city contributions.
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Mahan
Baytown Council weighs municipal judge position tonight
Baytown City Council continues debate on the municipal court judge role. Options include creating a full-time post while current judges serve on an as needed contractual basis. Mayor Pete Alfaro has appointed a committee this month including himself, Mayor Pro Tem Calvin Mundinger and Councilman Don Murray.
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Baytown
Pete Alfaro
Calvin Mundinger
Don Murray
Baytown Officials Hear Plan for Developer Sewer Fee
Baytown developers warned the Planning and Zoning Commission that a proposed capital recovery fee to attach sewer lines could deter new construction. The fee caps at 2243.45 per EDU, based on 250 gallons of daily water use, with higher bills for water-heavy buildings. Six speakers urged caution before City Council decides on the measure.
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Baytown
Planning and Zoning Commission
Malcolm Hebert
Rick Rice
Parkway Investments
Eastpoint
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H.W. Brands
A&m
Texas Army
Lee
Erbrace
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Dirrels
Maran
Jitrets
Council
Kristopher Banks
Baytown Sun
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