Baytown and Beach City Elections See Incumbents Decline Runs
Filing begins for bay town and Beach City council races ahead of the November 3 election. Districts 5 and 6 in Baytown see incumbents not seeking re election while District 4 incumbent Heather Betancourth seeks another term with no challengers. Beach City mayor Ryan Dagley faces challenger Dana Colquitt and Douglas Walker seek reelection. Early voting extended from October 13 to 30 to improve distancing. Harris County offers 11 mail ballot drop locations. Key dates include October 5 voter registration deadline and November 3 Election Day.
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Baytown
Heather Betancourth
Ashley M. Cressy
Thomas Parent
Jacob Powell
Harris County
Chris Hollins
Mont Belvieu Council Holds Budget Meetings
The Mont Belvieu City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at City Hall to review the proposed budget and tax rate. Wednesday includes a budget presentation and Q A. Thursday continues the budget discussion. A public hearing on the tax rate may be set for 6 p.m. Aug. 24 in the Council Chambers.
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Mont Belvieu
City Hall
Eagle Drive
Intruders Pursued in Baytown Homicide Case
Margari ta Villalon died from a single gunshot after intruders entered a Baytown home. Detectives detained a person of interest and a second teen as investigators examine potential roles. Tip line 281-420-7181 or Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS for anonymity.
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Margarita Villalon
Dorris
Baytown
Summer 16 Moves to Weekends at Big Rivers Waterpark
The note details weekend operation for Summer 16 at Big Rivers Waterpark in New Caney and open days for Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Galveston from Thursday to Sunday. It also covers Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring closing due to COVID directives and Pirates Bay offerings including private swim lessons at 45 dollars for four lessons, 30 minute FlowRider lessons at 20 dollars, 60 minute unguided river walks starting Aug 13 at 5 dollars, plus NinjaCross fitness and Wave Pool rentals with contact for registration and details.
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Big Rivers Waterpark
New Caney
Schlitterbahn
Galveston
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
Pirates Bay
Rec1
Baytown
Two Mississippi residents busted for drugs in traffic stop
In Chambers County on Thursday deputies arrested Kelly Elizabeth Nielson, 46, and Donald Kevan Mitchell, 40, in a gray Hyundai Sonata after marijuana odor led to a drug seizure. Investigators recovered 94.9 grams of ecstasy, 2.2 grams heroin, 16.5 grams meth, 0.21 ounce marijuana, $11,353 in cash, and a 9mm FMK handgun. Bond set at $30,000 for Nielson and $40,000 for Mitchell.
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Mississippi
Chambers County
Brian Hawthorne
Kelly Elizabeth Nielson
Donald Kevan Mitchell
Nielson
Mitchell
Man shot in leg after seeing laser in yard on Michigan Street
Police report a man was shot in the leg around 4 30 a.m. Monday while investigating in the back yard of his home in the 3400 block of Michigan Street. Lt. Dorris said a laser sighted from a group in the yard led to gunfire. the victim was treated and released. In a separate incident, a 25-year-old suspect forced entry and assaulted his brother on Lindberg Avenue. felony burglary with intent to commit assault is charged.
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Michigan Street
Baytown
Steve Dorris
Dorris
Lindberg Avenue
Mask policy prompts unusual Baytown replies
Baytown police say they will not respond to 911 calls about face coverings and have issued no warnings or citations on masking. Reports note clashes between business owners and customers over enforcement, but no criminal charges have resulted. Pandemic case counts across Harris County and Texas are updated, with 78,105 statewide cases and 7,016 deaths to Monday, including local tallies for Baytown, Highlands 77562, Crosby 77532, and Chambers County.
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Baytown
Harris County Public Health
Harris County
Highlands-area
Crosby-area
Chambers County
Texas Department of State Health Services
Bexar County
Texas
School sports cautious as districts adapt to shifting rules
Harris County judge Lina Hidalgo ordered in person classes delayed until Sept 8 and athletic activities until learning begins. GCCISD plans a Sept 28 start for sports with online classes first three weeks, while district leaders navigate changing mandates and safety concerns. UIL guidance absent for illness protocols. districts plan contingencies and fan decisions remain unresolved. Team schedules show first contests possibly Sept 24 with plans adapts as rules shift.
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Harris County
Lina Hidalgo
Randal O’brien
O’brien
Gccisd
Bernard Mulvaney
Mulvaney
UIL
CDC
Baytown Kroger space sparks new 60,000 square foot store plan
New York native Wright chose Baytown for a 60,000 square foot former Kroger site after delays from the COVID-19 pandemic. Opening now targeted for fall or early 2021 depends on restrictions. The venue will operate as a day kid friendly space and at night offer a full bar, retro games, billiards, and outdoor seating.
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New York
Wright
Florida
Texas
Texas City
Baytown
Kroger
Chamber of Commerce faces revenue pull as events rescheduled
Wheeler notes 39 booths would not cover costs for decor printing and postage, with only 25 to 50 visitors expected. The chamber has postponed the decorating company and facility, adjusted the Oct 1 promotion, and pivoted to non dues revenue stalled since February. Strong partnerships with ExxonMobil and others curb the impact while federal aid excludes 501c6 groups.
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Wheeler
COVID
ExxonMobil
BDI Resources
Community Resource Credit Union
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