ULDC Task Force to recap progress at Thursday meeting
The Unified Land Development Code Task Force will meet at 5 30 p m in City Hall Hallum Conference Room 2401 Market Street to discuss feedback from last week's City Council meeting. Chair Spencer Carnes outlined work done, with topics including citizen participation and review of masonry standards and new non conforming land use rules. A proposal to rezone certain single family districts from MU to NC sparked debate as some urged immediate action to protect neighborhoods while others urged a holistic approach to the zoning code.
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New Texas booster seat law takes effect this week
A new booster seat requirement in Texas starts Tuesday under Senate Bill 61, mandating children under eight use a safety seat unless they are four feet nine inches tall. Parents have until June 2010 to comply before prosecutions begin, with police offering guidance and one on one discussions on seat safety.
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BPD academy wins major grant for police training facility
Baytown Police Department earned 349,859 from the Justice Assistance Grant to fund the Robert P. Merchant Police Training Facility. HGAC allocated 7.68 million toward JAG funds, with over 50 applicants totaling 17.7 million requested. BPD ranked first with 99.1 points, surpassing expectations as officer Steve Denton prepared the proposal under a tight 3 week deadline.
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Local moms group ready to get the ball rolling
As men anticipate the kickoff of football season, local women prepare to launch MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers at two Baytown churches. St Mark's United Methodist Church hosts the first MOPS meeting to form a support network for mothers of young children.
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Second Baptist MOPS Plans Set in Baytown
Baytown MOPS groups meet monthly at North Main Street churches. The First group gathers 9:30 a.m. to noon on the first Monday at 3811 North Main, Aug 31. Second Baptist hosts meetings on the third Friday at 6227 North Main, starting Sept 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Dena Horne leads the Second Baptist chapter and praises MOPS for support and friendship.
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