Brunson Theater Reopens As Civic Hub In Baytown
The Brunson Theater returns as a community and economic engine in Baytown with a new Tourism Development Office and a business incubator. The renovated building preserves memories of its heyday while embracing future growth, featuring a lobby, incubator space, and outdoor patio now used for events. The ceremony included a ribbon cutting and a 40 minute documentary premiere recalling past eras at SEE BRUNSON ¢ PAGE 7A.
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Harvey’s Cat 4 landfall hits Rockport in 2017
Two years after the event, Harvey struck Rockport on August 25 2017 as a Category 4 hurricane with 130 mph winds and heavy rains. The storm’s surge overwhelmed coastal areas threatening millions along the Texas shore.
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Sweet homecoming for Harvey victims in Baytown area
After two years three Hankomer homeowners Anita Brooks Laura Lewis and Leslie Childress return to their houses flooded by Hurricane Harvey. Helpers include United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County St Vincent de Paul Disaster Recovery Services Rotary Club of Baytown and Marcelous-Williams Resource Center aiding reconstruction and relief efforts.
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United Way led home recovery effort for Hankomer women
Patricia Wells of Baytown United Way directed a team from multiple entities to restore three Hankomer women’s homes for their homecoming. Homeowners received a new welcome mat and an air purifying plant as Wells described addressing concerns and delivering needed improvements. Brooks residence saw new wood flooring cabinets fresh paint and mold removal, with additional details noted on page 8A.
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Baytown approves penny tax rate cut in 2019 20 budget
Baytown City Council approves a one penny tax rate reduction yielding a new rate of 0.80203 per $100. The 2019 20 operating budget totals 207.1 million, with offsetting reductions. The city notes debt service requires eight and a half cents of the rate for the 2007 bond. Deer Park and La Porte rates exceed Baytown.
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Baytown Eyes Funding For Harvey Recovery Projects
Nearly two years after Hurricane Harvey, Baytown pursues funding for key storm repair and recovery projects. City staff note Harvey struck as a Category 4 storm on August 25 2017, dropping over 51 inches of rain and affecting about 5300 homes along with infrastructure. City Manager Rick Davis says $3.75 million has been spent on Harvey repairs, with $2.54 million reimbursed by FEMA and additional insurance payments received.
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New tool to curb US opioid epidemic described
Government cites over 70 200 overdose deaths in 2017, a twofold rise in a decade. Experts push Naloxone Narcan as a key reversal aid, reversing breathing and pulse effects for 60 to 90 minutes. The article notes ongoing public health efforts and risks of overdose.
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