Former Baytown officer found guilty of oppression
Former Baytown police officer Jon Fitzgerald was found guilty in the 262nd District Court of Judge Mike Anderson on a official oppression charge tied to the November 13 2008 arrest of 24 year old Ryan Sanders. The class A misdemeanor carries up to one year in jail and a $4000 fine. Police Chief Keith Dougherty expressed regret and said the department will not condone mistreatment in custody.
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Baytown
Jon Fitzgerald
262Nd District Court
Mike Anderson
Fitzgerald
Ryan Sanders
Harris County
Dougherty
Fire at The Rib Clinic burns Baytown barbecue spot
A Thursday morning blaze at The Rib Clinic restaurant at 2109 West Texas Ave Baytown caused extensive damage with charred walls and debris surrounding the site. No injuries were reported as Baytown Fire Department contained the flames and witnesses recalled a smoke-filled scene while staff escaped safely.
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Rib Clinic
West Texas Avenue
West Texas Ave
Baytown
Faye Davis
Davis
Veronica Servance
Gilbert Phillips
Mont Belvieu Beach City Candidates at Chamber Forum
Mont Belvieu and Beach City candidates met the public in a West Chambers County Chamber forum to discuss local needs and share ideas. Incumbent Nick Dixon and Lydia Schneider spoke for Mont Belvieu with Mike Jeansonne seeking alderman, while Beach City candidates Nick Bercaw Billy Combs and Jackey Lasater discussed mayoral hopes. Jeansonne highlighted reviewing the city contingency plan for disasters and lessons from Katrina and Rita. See forum page 5A.
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Mont Belvieu
Beach City
Chamber Forum
West Chambers County
Lydia Schneider
Mike Jeansonne
Mike Pomykal
Nick Bercaw
Billy Combs
Jackey Lasater
Dennis Grant
Jeansonne
Bay Area Homeless Services aids Baytown the hard times eased
Kathryn Saenger leads Bay Area Homeless Services offering two programs emergency shelter and transitional housing. All entrants start in shelter before moving to two year transitional housing with case managers supporting men women and children. Currently 32 in shelter and 54 in housing as they work to.
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Bay Area
Baytown
Kathryn Saenger
Saenger
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Lasater
Schneider
Igi
Sar Mann
Brandon Capetillo
Choncie
Baytonian
Bay Row
U.S. Air Force
Rye
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Ike Cegnyeny
Che Sun
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