Driver Hits Baytown Seafood in High Speed Crash
A 21 year old Baytown man Julio Ornelas driving about 90 mph crashed into Baytown Seafood at 709 West Main Street around 11 36 p m Thursday. He survived and was life flighted then listed in critical condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Police said DUI tests were not performed but charges possible pending witness statements. The restaurant suffered a few thousand dollars in damage but reopened by Saturday.
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West Main Street
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Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston
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Baytown Sun
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West Main
Mystery death under a bridge in Chambers County remains unsolved
One year after a man’s body was found under a Double Bayou bridge detectives have no ID. The victim, a Hispanic male 5'5" to 5'8", regionally dressed in a blue Exxon shirt, jeans, belt, white socks and blue Fila shoes, was bound and gagged. Police seek tips after noting possible perpetrators in a dark van and sport car seen at 2:30 a.m. Anyone with information may contact the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office or EasTex Crime Stoppers. anonymity is protected and tips may earn a cash reward.
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Eagle Ferry Road
Double Bayou
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Chambers County Sheriff's Office
Baytown Forum on District 6 candidates
Baytown residents attend a free May 10 forum featuring District 6 hopefuls Mahan McCartney and Bilnoski. The event, organized by the Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee, invites all interested voters and covers issues from Kilgore Road to Cedar Bayou barge terminal.
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Dow Chemical
Baytown North
McCartney
Chamber
Gary Wilson
Exxon Mobil
Baytown
Particu
Finley comments on Pizza Hut gun policy and job loss
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, notes Pizza Hut fired James amid policy banning guns in stores. The spokesman says the rule protects customers and employees, while James holds a valid handgun permit.
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Jimmerson
Domino’s
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Baytown Sun
Baytown Chamber to Host Candidate Forum Tonight
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce hosts a candidate forum from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Baytown Community Center Auditorium 2407 Market St. Four candidates attend with topics on public safety, infrastructure, business support and fiscal responsibility. Attendees may submit questions to moderator Gilbert Santana. Tom Cottar times the event. Call 281-422-8359 for details.
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Baytown
Chamber
Tom Cottar
Baytown Community Center
Market St
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Neighborhood horror as shooting leaves Infante dead on porch
The West Republic Avenue scene shows a large blood pool on the porch after a Monday shooting. Garcia, 20, found Infante on his porch and described a horrifying sight. Neighbors called the incident a shock in a quiet area as Baytown police promise full resources and urge tips to Crime Stoppers.
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Garcia
West Republic Avenue
Infante
Local voters weigh Cove Cotten and Martin for school board seat
The race centers on Lee High and Baytown schools with Cotten touting progress at Baytown Junior School and Lee High School while Martin urges focus on improving Lee High and geographic representation south of Interstate 10. Early voting is underway at Goose Creek Administration and Baytown City Hall.
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Cotten
Martin
Lee High School
Lakewood
Baytown
Travis
Poole Requests Privacy as Legal Process Proceeds
Poole said the public should allow the legal process to unfold and permit his family to handle the matter privately. He noted he has informed the public and will continue to serve the Barbers Hill community. Davis stated Dunn reported no incidence of defiance or rudeness and Poole not attempting to avoid the situation.
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Nancy Garcia
Infante
Cedric Whitaker
Poole
Barbers Hill
Davis
Dunn
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