Body of missing fisherman found after shrimp boat capsized by Baytown
Ronald Lynn Galloway 42 of Old River-Winfree was found dead in the wheelhouse after a Monday capsizing off Cedar Bayou Channel near Baytown. His 20-year-old daughter was rescued after cutting through the hull to an air pocket. his 13-year-old son and a 53-year-old crew member escaped. Rescue efforts involved Baytown fire and police departments and Coast Guard personnel.
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Baytown OKs incentives for extended stay hotel and conference center
Baytown City Council approves a Chapter 380 deal with Quad Hotels and Baytown Equity Investments to develop a 9,000 square foot conference center at Spring Hill Suites and an 89 room TownPlace extended stay hotel on Garth Road near Interstate 10. The five year package includes sales tax rebates on construction materials, a 100 percent occupancy tax rebate for the extended stay hotel, and occupancy tax increments for the 2014 base, plus discounted meeting space use and a tourism kiosk. Developer must open by August 2016.
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Baytown approves Revitalization Incentive Zone boundaries
The Baytown City Council approves a zone to spur development in older districts 1 2 and part of 6 along Highway 146 and surrounding areas. The Baytown Revitalization Incentive Zone waives permit fees refunds a portion of taxes and covers commercial and residential properties. The measure runs Monday through August 24 2016 with possible extension by council vote.
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Crosby ISD breaks ground on 67 million high school
Crosby ISD officials break ground on a 67 million Crosby High School set to open in 2016 behind Applebee’s on FM 2100. The 408000 square foot campus will serve 2400 students with initial space for 1800 and reflects an 86.5 million bond approved in May 2013 for growth and renovations.
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Two in District 6 race after Jones withdrawal
Michael Jones withdrew from District 6 candidacy leaving Councilman David McCartney to face Dell Cox for the seat. Cox, a 50 year old restaurant owner, advances to the November 4 general election with a three year term. Incumbents in Districts 4 and 5 remain unopposed and the city may cancel those races.
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Eleska Aubespin
Leticia Brusch
Raquel Martinez
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