Campaign chair sets goal of 3.3 million for United Way drive
United Way of Greater Baytown and Chambers County launched the 2013 2014 campaign with chair Kevin Troller praising donors for passing the 3 million mark for two consecutive years and challenging supporters to reach a 3.3 million goal. He commended community generosity and noted the organization’s conduit role for workplace campaigns and grant distribution.
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Baytown Budget Boosts Aquatics Spending for Pirates Bay Expansion
Baytown proposes a 2013 2014 budget rise to 2.8 million for aquatics amid Pirates Bay Waterpark expansion. Since opening in 2010 at 5300 East Road the park has grown, with over 100 000 attendees in May and a 6.7 million expansion set for April 2014. City Manager Bob Leiper notes higher costs but aims to attract more visitors as work advances.
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Lee College President Provides Baytown Chamber Update
Dr. Dennis Brown, president of Lee College, spoke to the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, filling in for delayed State Representative Wayne Smith. He outlined 18 months in office and the college’s challenges, noting a local hiring demand highlighted by a businessman's request for a local hire.
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Driver Identified in Fatal Harris County Crash
Harris County Sheriff's Office released the name of Raymond George Wike Jr. as the driver killed in a two vehicle crash at FM 1942 and Bohemian Hall Road at 10 45 a.m. Monday. Wike allegedly failed to yield at a stop sign and entered the path of a white Mack cement mixer driven by Jesus Sauceda, who could not avoid the collision.
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