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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2018
Page
3
Billy C. Gaskevy Sr. 80, formerly of Baytown Texas, died April 24 at home in Houston after a long illness. He was an Amy veteran who served his country during the.
Vietnam War veteran Billy Gaskey is mourned by daughter Kathy VanHorn of Houston and a wide circle including brothers Elton and Steve Gaskey and sisters Patricia Walton and Dorothy Lowrie. Survived by grandchildren Kristina, Billy III, Trey, Crystal, and greats Lylah, Torrie, Vayda, Jacoby, Norah, Farah. A memorial will be announced later.
An anonymous donor offers two second row center orchestra seats to the best short essay on why you want to attend Hamilton on May 13 at 2 pm. Winners pick up tickets at will call. The musical chronicles Alexander Hamilton’s life from youth to Burr duel. Entries by email.
Poole warned Creeks pose real concern as Harris County pursues parallel flood prevention measures. He urged letting the city and county engineer complete their work with time to do it right, stressing there is only one chance to get it right. The proposed apartment complex is in early development with no construction planned within 30 days.
Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is probing a possible false robbery report at East Chambers Bank in Winnie on Highway 124. Deputies detained four people and searched their vehicles with no weapons found. Investigators from Jefferson County assisted, determining the allegations were unfounded. charges for filing a false report are being considered.
A burglary of a vehicle on the 4900 block of Garth Road yielded tools worth 1400 dollars stolen. A second theft on the same block the next day involved electronics valued at 1000 dollars. Baytown Police notes Crime Stoppers tips, anonymous calls, rewards, and tips avenues.
Exxon Mobil Corp reports a 16 percent rise in first quarter profit to 4.65 billion, the highest in three years, as oil prices climb. Production fell slightly, keeping results below Wall Street expectations and sending shares lower. Rising crude prices and demand push gasoline to about 2.80 a gallon, up from 2.40 a year ago.
Advocates warn Texas housing aid plans for Hurricane Harvey may exclude low and middle income renters and homeowners. Thresholds tied to $8000 in property damage for homeowners and $2000 for renters could prioritize wealthier areas, risking racial discrimination and leaving many in Houston and Gulf Coast communities underfunded. Local residents, including Alisa Anthony, stress recovery programs must address all victims and avoid income-based bias.
Council approves weekend openings for Pirates Bay and Calypso Cove with June 1 weekday start. Pirates Bay admission varies by height and time, park rentals from 6000 with pavilion at 350 and weekend cabana at 150. Calypso Cove rental spans 700 from 6 p.m. to midnight and 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Minor money and trespass offenses noted.
Baytown council votes to amend the sign ordinance to fine offenders up to 500 dollars and allow confiscation of bandit or illegal signs. City Manager Rick Davis calls the signs a blight and says the rule permits a presumption based on name and phone number on the sign.
Baytown city council reviewed and renewed its curfew ordinance after two public hearings with no speakers. The measure maintains a Sunday through Thursday curfew from 1 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day, aligned with state law.
Centerpoint Energy seeks a rate rise under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program.Projected increases would be 72 cents or 3.9 percent for residents, 1.10 dollars or 4.11 percent for small businesses, and 23.03 dollars or 6.31 percent for large businesses. The city will study data and calculations until May 28 before deciding.
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