City Council drops ordinance on commercial dumpsters litter plan
City staff and the Baytown Chamber of Commerce agree to a six month period for businesses to voluntarily manage dumpsters and curb litter, after the council chose not to approve the proposed ordinance at Thursday’s meeting. Mayor DonCarlos praised the cooperative plan while chamber members present but did not speak. The council also honored six city employees for long service, including Kenny Widner with 25 years and Mary Fixmer with 15 years. Donovan O Connor was named Employee of the Month and the Parks and Recreation Department team was named Team of the Month.
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Community rally to discuss health care and issues in Pinehurst
Pinehurst area residents can share thoughts at a 6:30 p.m. rally hosted by Josh Maris with the San Jacinto Tea Party at Cedar Bayou Community Building on Business Highway 146. Speakers include Dr. Mary Hewitt on health care and Dr. Clifford Fry on economic impact. Apostle Claver Kamau-Imani, Tea Party activist, will speak. An open microphone session and discussion on Second Amendment rights are scheduled with additional speakers to be announced.
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Kennedy's final journey ends at JFK Library in Boston
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy began a final journey along a 70 mile route from Hyannis Port to the JFK Library. Mourners lined the path and up to 12,000 filed past the closed casket as Vicki Kennedy expressed gratitude for the outpouring from the public.
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Stabbing After Park Street Argument Between Friends
Baytown police responded to a stabbing on Park Street around 8 50 p m two men argued over cigarettes or pills then fought outside and the victim was stabbed in the side He was airlifted to Hermann Hospital for surgery and remains in stable condition The suspect and victim were friends and no charges were pressed
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Forgery attempts hit two on Garth Road in Baytown
Two men tried to pass forged checks at businesses on the 6900 block of Garth Road in separate incidents Wednesday. One suspect was arrested. police say the cases may not be related. A loss prevention officer was assaulted during a bid to detain the first man who tried to purchase about $900 in electronics with a fake check. The suspect fled in a silver Chrysler Sebring.
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