NHRA Spring Nationals kick off at Baytown Royal Purple Raceway
Race fans descend on Baytown for the 24th annual O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil. In four categories Top Fuel Funny Car Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle drivers earn points toward the 2011 Full Throttle season while NHRA marks 60 years. Tickets range from 37 to 132 dollars with various adult and junior prices and a full event option at 110 to 132 dollars.
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Crosby Rodeo Spring Dance kicks off weekend event
Crosby The 2011 Crosby Fair and Rodeo Spring Dance begins Friday with performances by Jake Hooker and the Outsiders. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. and features live and silent auctions. Russell Rogers, the event president, calls it one of the biggest fundraisers.
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Graveside thefts perplex Anahuac authorities
Anahuac Cemetery on Highway 563 reports a rash of graveside thefts with solar lights vases and flower arrangements taken from sites. Chambers County Precinct 2 Constable Don Langford says many incidents lack suspects and few reports are filed, urging regular visitors to watch for suspicious activity.
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Baytown Sun 2011 Readers Choice Awards highlight
The Baytown Sun details its 2011 Readers Choice Awards in a special section. The article urges readers to stay alert and report suspicious activity to authorities, noting references to the 4 sheriff's department and gravestone or graveside notices on page 8A.
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Baytown council candidates tout experience and records
Incumbent David McCartney and challenger Sammy Mahan present their Baytown City Council credentials. McCartney cites negotiating industrial district agreements that boost revenue by millions over seven years, investments policy reforms for higher interest, and active work on the Unified Land Development Code. Mahan emphasizes continued council service and shared track record.
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Baytown voters face recall and district renewals on May 14
In Baytown, residents across four city council districts vote May 14 to elect three council members and one recall, while all voters decide on continuing two special districts CCPD and FCPEMSD. Each district funds emergency services, buys vehicles and equipment, and levies a 0.125 percent sales tax, yielding over one million dollars annually. boards govern spending and allocations to police fire and EMS departments. Both districts originated five years ago after city and Chamber of Commerce input, with the Chamber backing reauthorization. contact references SEE See Districts Page 7A.
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