Chambers County halts building near creeks for flood study
Chambers County commissioners impose a 30 day moratorium on construction in the Cotton Bayou and Hackberry Creek area to study floodplain regulations after Harvey and ensure drainage rules fit future growth. Judge Jimmy Sylvia notes possible FEMA map issues and tasks Engineer Gary Struzick with a county led plan. Poole and Watkins weigh in on district impact and future planning.
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Hackberry
Cotton Creek
Chambers County
Cotton Bayou
Hackberry Creek
Legend's Bay Subdivision
Jimmy Sylvia
Sylvia
Mont Belvieu
Nathan Watkins
Barbers Hill
Michael West Investments
Poole
Community event honors Harvey recovery workers
SunNews reports an annual community event recognizing residents and volunteers for their Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. Organizers highlighted teamwork, resilience, and local aid groups, with speeches honoring frontline volunteers and community partners across Beaumont and neighboring areas.
Obituary: Billy C. Gaskey Sr.
Billy C. Gaskey Sr. obituary appears in Page 3A with brief tributes. The notice notes a memorial date and family details, reflecting a locally significant figure honored in the Low section. The brief entry lists surviving relatives and service information as provided by the family.
Goose Creek bond foes raise questions over debt
Opponents of Goose Creek CISD two proposition 437.5 million bond fear added debt. Critics cite pro bond PAC fundraising as misleading and point to donations from Baytown contractors benefiting if the bond passes.
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Goose Creek
Probond Political Action Committee
Byron Schirmbeck
Baytown Better Bond Committee
Friends of Goose Creek Schools
Baytown
Baytonians
Schirmbeck
PAC
Avadek
Bartlett Cocke, Brooks and Sparks
Comex Corporation
PBK
Farmer's Insurance
Chad Merling
West Belt Surveying
TDC Waterproof
Baytown Youth Fair features world champion riders and concert
The 2018 Baytown Youth Fair runs Monday to Friday with Tuff Hedeman headlining and Josh Balentine among top riders. Bull riding showcases, autograph signings for fans, and a concert cap the event after a 5 PM open and 6 PM bull action, concluding with a 9 PM concert.
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Baytown
Habitat for Humanity hands keys to new Baytown home
Emishia Nicole Thomas received the four bedroom two bathroom Baytown Habitat for Humanity house Friday as Construction Manager Glenn Reilly handed over the keys amid a cheering crowd. Thomas, a single parent, expressed relief and pride, thanking volunteers and her parents for support.
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Emishia Nicole Thomas
Baytown
Habitat For Humanity
Glenn Reilly
Thomas
Reilly
Demoria Thomas
Emishia Thomas
QuisLynn Thomas
Joseph Thomas
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Gary Struzick
Reeks
Sunnews
United Way Starlight
Billy C. Gaskey Sr
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Thebaytownsun
Lori Roberts
Ross S. Sterling High School
Adobe Spark
Baytown Youth Fair
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