Baytown Crime Up 14 Percent, Candidates Discuss Remedies
At a Baytown forum for city office candidates, debate centered on rising crime. Mayoral hopefuls Calvin Mundinger and Mercedes Renteria Jr voiced proposals while District 6 contenders Jerry Doyle Sr David Jirrell and Sammy Mahan lamented the trend in the southeastern district. Baytown Police report January through March offenses at 808, up 100 from last year.
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Hartman Bridge installs dampeners to curb wind vibrations
Maurilio Martinez and John McClendon install dampeners on a Fred Hartman Bridge cable stay as part of a $1.7 million project begun in March. Quincy Allen says the dampeners cut wind and humidity vibrations while work proceeds along one bridge side, with minimal motorist disruption.
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Barrett Station design charrette to shape community plan
Barrett Station leaders move to design phase with an Urban Design Charrette at 7 pm today at Riley Chambers County Community Center 808 Magnolia Barrett Station. A Vision Team with Harris County reps will address housing economic development transportation infrastructure and human services as the plan aims to public review in July with a five year revision period funded by grants fundraisers or contributions. For more information call Janeen Spates at 713-578-2000.
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Baytown mayoral candidate opposes street repair tax hike
Calv in Mundinger announced at a Baytown election forum that he will vote against a quarter cent sales tax increase for street repairs on the May 15 ballot. He cited a 1.5 million dollar city budget deficit and rising crime, arguing funds should cover police and fire needs as well as streets. The plan would raise the tax to 8 cents and fund six miles of road repair annually for four years.
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Beach City bids farewell to Mayor Senac
Beach City Council honored Mayor Rusty Senac at his last full meeting after 21 years on the council, 10 as mayor. He will not seek re election this spring, and a cake and plaque commemorated his service with emotional remarks from Alderman Rita Standridge.
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Baytown Youth Fair Cookoff draws 31 teams Friday
The Baytown Youth Fair Cookoff runs Friday to Sunday at the Baytown Fairgrounds with 31 signed teams. Entry is 75 dollars per entrant for all categories chicken brisket ribs fajitas margaritas and chili. Five finalists from each category will be chosen with top trophies for the four winners and a congeniality trophy awarded.
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