Three charged with capital murder in motel robbery
Baytown police report Emilio Aguilar a 29 year old Baytown man was slain in a motel room shot once during a planned robbery. Three men Henry Carr Jr Stephen Swancie Martin and Gregory Ryan Maze face capital murder charges with two more persons of interest detained or held on unrelated charges.
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Viewpoints The night the Brunson came back to life
A column on a remarkable late revelation about the Brunson family, recounting a sudden revival moment and its impact on the community, with reflections on faith, rumor, and memory. The piece blends personal anecdote with broader questions about belief and resilience.
Pastors Share Biblical Principles and Reflections
Religious leaders on Page 8 present biblical principles and reflections for daily guidance and spiritual growth. The column gathers pastor insights, scriptures, and practical applications to inform faith and conduct.
Elizabeth Marie Lainhart Rayehusen Obituary Notice
Elizabeth Marie Lainhart Rayehusen, prominent local figure, died recently. Funeral arrangements and service details are pending at the Rayehusen Family Cemetery. The obituary notes her contributions to community organizations and ongoing charitable work.
Be Still Before the Lord Verse on Patience and Wicked Schemes
A biblical verse urges stillness before God and patience, advising not to fret as the righteous prosper or as others pursue wicked schemes. It emphasizes trust in divine timing and steadfast faith amid worldly outcomes.
Senior travel coordinator honored at Lee College reception
Lynne Foley, Lee College senior adult and travel program manager, was celebrated at a retirement reception after 30 years of guiding trips nationwide and worldwide. President Dennis Brown praised her dedication, noting her responsibility for safe, enjoyable journeys and her long career begun by Johnette Hodgin on Foley’s 40th birthday. Foley recalled her start, thanked supporters, and teased a Russia trip with family as she plans retirement travels.
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Texas approves 10 year plan with 77 billion for safety and roads
The Texas Transportation Commission endorsed a 10 year plan totaling over 77 billion to improve safety, relieve congestion, and preserve roadways. Projects tied to Highway 99 Grand Parkway faced defunding, but local leaders in Chambers County and Baytown urged continuation. A key 76 million connector would link I 10 to Highway 99 at Mont Belvieu, easing truck flow and reducing pressure on Highway 146. Local officials reported strong support for retaining Highway 99 elements in the budget.
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DreamPark Fund Aims To Honor Loretta Russell In Baytown
Loretta Russell and her husband Gene Russell worked with Burditt Consultants and Baytown Parks and Recreation to craft a master plan for a city park. They earned the Planning Excellence Award, and a fund seeks donations to fund phase one costs estimated between 7.4 and 9.7 million dollars, with about 300,000 set aside.
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Baytown Class of 1964 reunion planned in October
The Baytown class of 1964, 700 graduates from Robert E. Lee High School, organizes a three day reunion Oct 4 6 with events including football game viewing, hotel buffet dinner a class slideshow and 60s music. Deadline to register Sept 18 to rel64reunion gmail com.
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