Baytown police probe fake Texas Ranger abduction at Ridgewood home
Police investigate a July 6 home invasion in Baytown where a man wearing a badge and posing as a Texas Ranger forced a resident to withdraw $5000. The suspect, described as a 5 10 white male with blond hair, fled after the victim handed over the money. A detective is reviewing bank video. no footage of the suspect was captured.
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Scenic Drive
Ridgewood Subdivision
Texas Ranger
Lisa Rynearson
Garth Road
Rollingbrook Drive
Rynearson
Tax free weekend draws crowds in Baytown region
Baytown residents and retailers anticipate the sixth annual tax holiday from Friday 12:01 a.m. to Sunday midnight. Shoppers expect savings on clothing and footwear, with San Jacinto Mall Wal-Mart and Target gearing up for events. Radio Disney hosts a kids audition, Girl Scouts provide ID kits, Lee College registers fall students, and a Back to School gift card offer incentivizes $250 in one day purchases. Norma Garza notes mall revenues rose vs 2003 and The Avenue shows a 50 percent revenue uptick compared with a typical weekend.
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Texas
Teresa Phillips
Highland
San Jacinto Mall
Phillips
Wal-Mart
Target
Radio Disney
Greenspoint Mall
Houston
Girl Scouts
Lee College
Norma Garza
San Jancinto Mall
Judy Lindsey
Baytown considers ¼% sales tax to fund police and fire
Baytown City Council weighs a proposed 0.25 percent sales tax to finance police, fire, EMS, and related programs with an estimated $1.5 million annual revenue if approved. The plan aims to address rising crime and district concerns discussed during the third work session ahead of the 2005 06 budget.
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Baytown
Baytown City Hall
Market St
Scott Sheley
Brandon Capetillo
Byron Jones
Council
Jones
Calvin Mundinger
Harris County
Local educators stay upbeat after TEA ratings
Texas education officials released TEA ratings showing more districts at acceptable levels amid statewide TAKS score declines. Goose Creek Barbers Hill Crosby and Anahuac districts in the area were rated academically acceptable as districts and schools are ranked exemplary recognized acceptables and unacceptables.
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TEA
Texas
Goose Creek
Barbers Hill
Crosby
Anahuac
Indefinite Detention Considered for Immigrant Arrests
ICE spokesman says two Indian men arrested in Anahuac could be held indefinitely before processing for deportation as authorities determine next steps. Detention status remains unresolved while case proceedings continue.
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ICE
Anahuac
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