Baytown joins Houston MSA as Baytown leads growth
The federal government renamed the Houston area the Houston Baytown Sugar Land MSA in June, covering Harris Chambers Fort Bend Waller Liberty Montgomery Brazoria Galveston San Jacinto and Austin counties. Baytown Mayor Pete Alfaro called the move positive for attracting businesses and jobs as Baytown’s population to employment ratio helped it gain principal city status.
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Community Back-To-School Aid Weekend in Baytown
Several local groups plan events from today through Monday to assist Baytown residents. Volunteers organize school supplies and other help for families in need across the area.
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Free clothing giveaway by Lakewood Church of Christ today
Volunteers from the Lakewood Church of Christ will distribute free clothing and school uniforms from 8 a.m. to noon at 7701 Bayway. Linda Allen, a coordinator, notes last year about 125 families attended. Nearby, Robert E. Lee High School Band Boosters host a garage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to fund band uniforms and travel, with the band preparing for a Grease inspired halftime and a UES marching competition.
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Heat wave persists as storms lash Baytown area
Thunderstorms after sunset caused power outages and traffic snarls in Baytown while offering some relief from the heat. A Highlands resident reported lightning sparked a fire near her home. Astros announcers noted thunder at downtown Houston and hail reports in the Galleria area. Temperatures topped 100 in the region, with little relief expected over the weekend. In Dallas, a 98 degree day coincided with a Texas Lottery commercial shoot.
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Democrats push back as Texas Senate quorum crisis widens
In Albuquerque Democrats refuse to return to the Texas Capitol, blocking Senate business as Gov. Perry and Lt. Gov. Dewhurst seek a writ of mandamus. Sen. Eliot Shapleigh and other Democrats denounce court action as an assault on minority rights amid absent 11 colleagues staying at an Albuquerque hotel.
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Chambers County budget clash over sheriff’s department items
Chambers County budget workshops grew tense as Sheriff Monroe Kreuzer Jr. pressed for increases in jail staffing, patrol car costs, and jail maintenance. The sheriff asked for seven new jailers to reach 34 and argued the department needs funded line items to meet state standards, while commissioners questioned preparation and overall spending. The county's total budget is projected to rise about seven percent to 20.3 million.
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Christian Day in the Park in Baytown today
The free event in Bicentennial Park starts at 2 p.m with church group performances at 2 30 and a jive concert at 6 by Patti Denise and The Jamakis Friends Choir. Organizers expect about 1000 attendees with booths, moonwalk, and refreshments offered by local churches.
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