Still no permit for councilman's trailer park
Baytown Councilman David McCartney faces continued controversy over his 1306 N Alexander Dr trailer park lacking a city operating permit. A KPRC TV report notes McCartney, in office since 2008, says he believes no permit is needed while promising no more trailers. City Manager Davis cites due process and housing needs as factors keeping the site open amid ongoing demolition plans.
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McCartney
KPRC
Channel 2
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Davis
There's magic in the air at GCCISD
A GCCISD Page 2A feature highlights community culture and student talent with vivid descriptions of school events and programs. Local educators discuss creativity, arts, and collaborative projects shaping a spirited campus atmosphere.
Alvarado to challenge Renteria for District 1 seat
Laura Alvarado filed papers to run against Mercedes Renteria who has held District 1 for 14 years after losing to him by 30 votes in 2013. Renteria filed for re election and Alvarado cited her long community involvement as motivation to give back as she enters the race. SEE RACE PAGE 7A
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Mercedes Renteria
Renteria
Alvarado
First day of school arrives across local districts
Jennifer Hollis and other IMPACT staff prepare as Goose Creek, Barbers Hill, and Anahuac ISDs restart on Monday. Teachers, parents, and students gear up from shopping to decorations as Crosby ISD plans a later start on August 29 at the district’s new high school, said Lana Donath.
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Jennifer Hollis
Impact Early College High School
Goose Creek Cisd
Barbers Hill Isd
Anahuac Isd
Barbara Rezal
Crosby Isd
Back-to-school forum for teens and parents set Saturday
A Baytown back-to-school symposium titled Let's talk Again runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Baytown Community Center located at 2407. It aims to provide information to help teens and parents avoid risky encounters with police and navigate school life with safer choices.
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Baytown Community Center
Texas Faces Epic Water Losses Across State
Water conservation efforts in Texas face alarming losses as aging infrastructure leaks drain billions of gallons annually. FluksAqua founder Hubert Colas says the issue must be placed in public view to spur industry-wide assessments and better comparisons among utilities.
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Texas
FluksAqua
Hubert Colas
FluksAqua Americas
U.S
Baytown Faces Ongoing Sewage Overflow Crisis
Baytown points to heavy rainfall as the cause of persistent sewage overflows. 2016 total 6 140 315 gallons and 2015 total 17 970 651 gallons poured into Cedar Bayou and other waterways. Manhole overflows in May produced hundreds of thousands of gallons across Cedar Bayou Black Duck Bay and Burnet Bay. Local action includes repairing mains to curb the problem.
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Cedar Bayou
Black Duck Bay
Burnet Bay
Houston Chronicle
Houston
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