DonCarlos to seek unopposed Baytown mayor term
Baytown Mayor Stephen DonCarlos will run without opposition in November after James Crane withdrew on Aug 19. DonCarlos, in office since 2006, said residents’ support honors his continued service as the council plans to certify him as unopposed and cancel the general election while a bond issue for a municipal golf course and charter amendments proceed in a separate special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Stephen Don Carlos
James Crane
Don Carlos
Patti Jett
Ers
DonCarlos
Port Commission
Port of Houston
News sports REL drops match to Channelview in four games
Relaces team REL loses to Channelview in four games at Page 5. Channelview clinches victory as REL struggles to gain offensive rhythm and defense falters in key stretches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channelview
Community Street Smarts City Uses High Tech Pavement Assessment
City researchers apply sensors and data analytics to map street conditions across districts. The project aims to identify potholes and wear patterns, guiding maintenance schedules and budgeting for infrastructure improvements citywide.
Obituaries Page Teases Cindi Mansell Jerrell and Shirley White
Obituary notices for Cindi Mansell Jerrell and Shirley White are featured on page 3, highlighting their life contributions and surviving family. The page previews memorial details and services, reflecting local remembrance practices and community updates.
Do Good to All, Especially believers Galatians Verse
A biblical exhortation from Galatians 6 10 urging believers to seize every chance to act kindly toward all people with emphasis on fellow Christians as a guiding moral principle.
Baytown Sun Social Media Invitation
A brief social media prompt directs readers to follow the Baytown Sun on Facebook and Twitter for updates. The note encourages engagement with the Baytown Sun's online presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thebaytownsun
Baytown Couple Built Busy Bates Collision Centers
Lee and Leila Bates started Bates Collision Centers after his high school love of tinkering with cars turned wrecks into reliable repairs. The Baytown Channelview pair built a 25 year local business, with centers in Baytown and Channelview, after Lee chose not to pursue college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bates
Ross S. Sterling
Bates
Bates Collision Centers
Lee
Leila
Baytown
Channelview
Bates At A Glance: Baytown and Channelview Collision Centers
Lee and Leila Bates run Bates Collision Centers in Baytown at 3219 N. Main St. and Channelview at 15532-10 East. Established 1990 in Baytown and 2003 in Channelview, they built from Lee’s auto body starts, driven by hands-on skill and family support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Collision Centers
N. Main St
Baytown
Channelview
Lee and
Leila Bates
Batescc.com
Lee
Texas
San Marcos
Leila
Goose Creek Special Education Program Pledges Growth Amid Challenges
GC special education director Dr. Tom Kelchner outlines a program serving birth to 22 year olds with 2,400 projected students, 445 staff, and a $25 million budget. He notes the district’s rising enrollment and ongoing community needs while funding comes from seven local, state and federal sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Creek
Tom Kelchner
Kelchner
Baytown orders demolition of old San Jacinto Hospital building
The Baytown Municipal Court has ordered demolition within 30 days of the former San Jacinto Hospital site. Owners may appeal to higher courts, delaying action or possibly reversing the order. The building, opened in 1948 as San Jacinto Memorial, later housed by various entities, has attracted vandalism while undergoing renewal efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
San Jacinto Hospital
Baytown City
Patti Jett
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist
Lessons from Katrina and Rita for Baytown residents
A Texas A&M professor emphasizes clear lessons from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita after Rita's 2005 impact on Baytown. The photo shows a tattered flag at a Ferry Road home as residents heed warnings and rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry Road
Baytown
Texas A&m
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maii
BY Mark Fleming
Cindi Mansell
Jerrell C. Crawford
Shirley White
Low
Facebook.com
BaytownSun
Bates Collision Center
By Dai
Southwest Texas State University
BY Matt Hollis
Com
SageSmiles.com
Ston Parks
Jacquetta Davis
Vincent Nguyen
James de Vera
Lola Gbadamosi
Jarom Aston
Kirstin O'Leary
Pasadena
Deer Park
Pearland
City Court
Old Hospital
Mark Fleming
Quinton Parks
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!