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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2004
Page
1
Baytown officials announce a debt restructuring plan that prevents a planned tax rise tied to $29.5 million in voter bonds from 2001. The move lowers debt service costs, extends retirements to 2026, and preserves the current tax rate amid lower interest rates, barring unforeseen declines in property values.
The Bay Area Heritage Society hosts the fifth annual Heritage Festival from 10 am to 5 pm at Republic of Texas Plaza Park. Events include arts and crafts, food favorites like barbecue and funnel cake, historic house tours, live performances from Goose Creek district students and local groups, pony rides, face painting, and craft booths selling birdhouses, candles, clothing, and more.
Anahuac hosted a sixth annual Chambers County Relay for Life event at Fort Anahuac Park. More than 20 teams walked all night to support cancer survivors and caregivers. Brooke Drier, 8, the youngest survivor, wore a purple shirt. he lost vision in his left eye after a 2002 brain tumor.
Bayer Polymers Corp. concludes its probe into the February 13 blast at its Baytown plant. An unstable startup condition, caused by over concentration of chemicals, led to reactor overpressuring and the explosion during restarting. No injuries, fire contained within 100 square feet, and new equipment plus preventive steps installed.
McNair Atomic Lodge No 327 in Harris County hosts its third Trail Ride with 30 to 40 riders expected from Southeast Texas. Participants donate 5 for scholarships and Juneteenth events at JD Walker Community Center. The 11 a.m. start at Lee McNair on Page BA continues rain or shine, says worship master M Hamilton.
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