Goose Creek CISD Names New Elementary School Principals
Goose Creek CISD announces Susan Griffin to lead Dr Johnny Tee Clark Jr Elementary and Renee Meyer to head Dr Antonio Raffaelos Elementary. Both will transition in June after finishing 2013-14 duties with interviews for Crockett and Victoria Walker openings to fill by end of May.
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Goose Creek Cisd
Johnny Tee Clark
Susan Griffin
Crockett Elementary
Renee Meyer
Victoria Walker
Antonio Raffaelos
Griffin
Crockett
Goose Creek
Galena Park
Dispatcher cited for going above and beyond in aiding rape report
A Baytown dispatcher named Carol Sellers is praised for personally tracking down a hospital phone number, contacting a young rape victim at her employer, and directing the case to the Victims Services Unit. The follow up ensured the victim planned to file a report at the police station the next day and highlighted compassionate, proactive handling.
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Carol
Sellers
Jones
Baytown
Victims Services Unit
Forum reports on Obama presidency and district representation
The forum covered Obama’s election and conservative priorities on gun rights parental rights and traditional marriage. Speakers stressed voters deserve representatives who fight for their positions and listen beyond residence, with Rep. White praising the congressional map to ensure east Texas is well represented in Congress.
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Streisand
Rep. White
Rabin
East Texas
Congress
Texas
City considers digital billboards with illumination limits
City officials discuss limiting digital billboards with fixed images and text only no animation or scrolling. Studies cited by Federal Highway Administration reportedly dispel safety concerns about distraction while illumination criteria will keep signs from being too bright. Council members review current restrictions as the proposal moves forward.
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Federal Highway Administration
Bottoms
Teria
City Eyes Ordinance Change Over Billboard Signage
Bottoms said advocates would modify the city ordinance to permit Clear Channel’s proposal removing older, less desirable billboards. The plan would let digital signs display promotional messages and emergency alerts in the city.
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Bers
Clear Channel
Bottoms
Baytown Council to Replace 75 and 19 Signage With Electronic Boards
Councilmen McCartney Capetillo and Mayor Don Carlos back removing old 75 and 19 signs in favor of electronic billboards. They say the change will improve city appearance and allow public safety messages and ads for travelers along I-10. They hope to negotiate similar terms with other billboard firms.
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David McCartney
McCartney
Brandon Capetillo
Baytown
Stephen Don Carlos
Robbery in Bank of America Lot Near Baytown
Baytown police investigate an early Sunday robbery in the Bank of America lot at 2500 block of Garth Road. A 23 year old Dollar General employee depositing about 6330 dollars was robbed at 7 25 am.
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Baytown
Bank of America
Dollar General
Garth Road
Vehicle burglaries reported on Shirley Street and Lauren Creek Drive
Burglary of a vehicle occurred at 7 45 a m Friday in the 5300 block of Shirley Street and another in the 10300 block of Lauren Creek Drive at 6 40 a m Saturday. Over 1800 dollars worth of jewelry clothes and money were stolen.
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Shirley Street
Lauren Creek Drive
Baytown crime roundup reports multiple thefts and burglaries
A Baytown student was arrested after assaulting a 15 year old at East Wallisville Road. Other incidents include thefts in the 1500 block West Jones Street and 4500 block Garth Road with values up to $8,000. Burglary reports span North Burnett Drive, Northwood Drive, Cedar Branch Drive, Highway 146, Avenue J, and West Lobit Avenue with losses totaling thousands. Two men reportedly stole three TVs totaling $1,944 in the 4900 block of Garth Road. arrests pending for the April 9 case.
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Baytown
East Wallisville Road
West Jones Street
North Burnett Drive
Northwood Drive
Cedar Branch Drive
Highway 146
Avenue J
West Lobit Avenue
Garth Road
Mischief Damage on Garth Road Causes 2000 Loss
A criminal mischief incident occurred between April 11 and 6 p.m. Thursday in the 6100 block of Garth Road. Two vehicles sustained damage valued at $2,000.
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Garth Road
Baytown Police Log Details 47 Offenses and Incidents
Between Friday and Saturday mornings Baytown officers filed 47 offense reports and investigated 22 miscellaneous cases. Incidents included three assaults four auto thefts two burglaries two burglaries of motor vehicles two thefts 12 other arrests and four vehicle accidents with no reported injuries.
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Baytown
Baytown Police Log Reports Weekend Activity
Between Saturday and Sunday mornings officers filed 36 offense reports and investigated two assaults one auto theft six burglaries two burglaries of motor vehicles one criminal mischief one disorderly conduct three thefts 15 other arrests and five miscellaneous cases. Also seven vehicle accidents were investigated including one with reported injuries.
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Baytown
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