Baytown Beach City filing deadline for November elections
City office filing closes at 5 p.m. Monday for all offices on the November ballot. District 1 incumbent Laura Alvarado has two challengers, Michael Palmer and Mercedes Reinteria, while Districts 2 and 3 have no announced challengers yet. Beach City is the only other local jurisdiction with elections, alongside state constitutional amendments. Applications and filing requirements are on the city website or at City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 2401 Market Street.
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Gun control advocates rally nationwide for stricter laws
Everytown for Gun Safety led weekend rallies in Providence Baltimore Charleston and San Francisco urging Congress to pass a strong federal red flag bill and universal background checks after mass shootings in El Paso Dayton and Northern California.
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Police forum discusses officer conduct and mental health
Forum speakers questioned training gaps between officers Alford and Watkins described and on street actions. Admin duty investigators probe the Turner shooting and H E B arrest as social media explodes. Community voices urge online complaints, body camera reviews, and more community policing amid mental health training, immigration stance, and complaint protections.
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Parks and Rec briefs reopen tennis courts at Hollaway Park
Parks and Recreation reports resurfaced tennis courts at Hollaway Park with blue and green color scheme to entice play. Wetlands Center and Baytown Nature Center expect a festival on Oct 12 at the Nature Center and may expand if turnout is strong. The Baytown Park Superintendent notes pickleball net lowering and new parking adding 13 spaces under construction for easier access.
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Fall revival for Nurture Nature Festival canceled by weather
Tracey Prothro, superintendent of natural resource programs at Eddie V. Gray, explains the Nurture Nature Festival will be offered in the fall for the first time after weather-related cancellation. The plan aims to preserve community interest and provide an autumn alternative.
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Final Weeks for Pirates Bay and Calypso Cove Screenings
With the new school year, Pirates Bay and Calypso Cove close on weekdays and will operate weekends on Aug 10-11 17-18 24-25 and Aug 31-Sept 2. General admission is 25 dollars for those 48 inches or taller and 20 dollars for shorter guests. On Aug 22 Aquaman and Aug 23 Mean Girls screen in movie nights for attendees 18 and older.
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Parks and Rec runs Astros and Texans ticket giveaways
Baytown Parks and Recreation partners with Ashley HomeStore for two lower level Astros vs Athletics tickets on Sept 10. Enter by showing trail use via BetterBaytown and TrailTuesday, following on Facebook and Instagram, and posting a photo with a caption about Baytown trails. Winners announced Aug 20 at noon. Ashley HomeStore offers kids 7 to 12 a chance to run on NRG Stadium field and claim opening kick tee at a Texans game, plus Texans jersey, four game tickets, and a $500 gift card. store entry includes 20 percent off select items. Online entry at houstontexans.com. Ashley HomeStore Baytown hours listed.
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Goose Creek CISD names Kendall David director of marketing
Kendall David is approved as Goose Creek CISD director of marketing by a 5-1 vote with Agustin Laredo III abstaining. David will assist Matt Bolinger in marketing and communications while overseeing the print department, drawing on her long Baytown school ties and REL high school ties.
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