Baytown man charged with attempted sexual assault and weapon
Police filed felony counts of attempted sexual assault and carrying a weapon by a felon against LeRoy McKinley Pitre, 35, of 1903 Ontario, after the 28 year old Baytown woman said he tried to coerce sex during a shopping trip. She fled to call police. Pitre was jailed without bond. Police also reported burglaries and thefts over $100, including jewelry valued at $18,419 from San Jacinto Mall and a $10,000 yellow 1984 Ford Thunderbird stolen from the mall.
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Baytown
LeRoy McKinley Pitre
Ontario
Pitre
Houston
Wade Road
Garth
178Th District Court
San Jacinto Mall
San Jacinto ‘Mall
East Human
Baker Road
Huffman Teen Driver, Two Teens Hurt in One-Car Crash
An 18-year-old man, Michael O'Brien of Huffman, died in a Saturday one car crash in the 300 block of Spanish Cove Drive. Two 16-year-old girls, Shannon O'Brien and Stephanie Twardowsky also of Huffman, were flown to Hermann Hospital in Houston and remained in ICU with Twardowsky in critical condition and O'Brien in serious condition. The car, traveling eastbound at high speed, crossed onto a private driveway base.
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Huffman
Michael O'Brien
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Shannon O’brien
Stephanie Twardowsky
Life Flight
Hermann Hospital
Houston
Miss Twardowsky
O’brien
Spanish Cove Drive
Harris County
Reward Offered in Baytown Convenience Store Robberies
Crime Stoppers announces a 51000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the thief who robbed two Baytown stores, Jones 7-11 and Stop-N-Go, on November 24 and 26. The suspect is described as a white male, 21 to 30, 5'7" to 6', thin build, brown eyes and hair, wearing a blue denim shirt and jeans with beige cowboy boots, carrying a large non folding knife. Call 427 TIPS. anonymity accepted.
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Baytown
Bob Smith
Ward Road
First U S ice cream plant among history milestones
NEW YORK AP notes that the first commercial ice cream plant in the United States was set up in Baltimore in 1951. Chocolatier magazine frames it as one milestone in a long history of ice cream as cultures with access to natural ice developed summer frozen treats.
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U.S
New York
Baltimore
Chocolatier Magazine
Birthday greetings from family and friends noted
Walter Ferrell receives birthday wishes from his grandchildren Bonnie and Ferrell Ferguson and Walter Cassity. Chrystal Amber Speegie is acknowledged by family, with a playful nod to ancient Romans sending runners for ice to enjoy in the sun.
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Walter Ferrell
Bonnie and Ferrell Ferguson
Walter Cassity
Chrystal Amber Speegie
Baytown Sun Publication and Rates Notice
The Baytown Sun lists postal registration as second class matter at Baytown Texas Post Office 77522 under the 1879 act. It publishes after noons Monday through Friday and Sundays at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520 P O Box 90 77522. Subscription rates show By Sor rier 4 85 per month 58 20 per year. Single copy price 25 cents Daily 50 cents Sunday. Rates vary by request. Represented nationally by Coastal Publications.
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Baytown
Texas
Lee College President Evaluation Criticized Over Scale
James C. Maroney challenged LC President Roberts Cloud evaluation method calling the 50 question scale overly long and skewed toward positive results. He urged multiple scales for direct staff, professional staff, and classified personnel with broader input from the college council.
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Linner
The
Sun
Maroney
Cloud
Purdue
Employers urged to hire handicapped workers under tax credit
About 85 percent of employers with prior handicapped hires respond to increased recruitment. Targeted Jobs Tax Credit can save up to M4500 over two years. Robert Rubert promotes on-site visits, and TRC's Pasadena Field Office at 3222 Burke handles interviews. Call 943-1400 to reach him.
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Robert
Rubert
TRC
Pasadena
Burke
Doggett hints at 1990 Senate bid after Gramm loss
State Sen. Lloyd Doggett says it may be 1990 before his name appears on a ballot again after his U S Senate bid ended in defeat to Phil Gramm. He cites boosted name ID and a strong supporter base while noting no current plans for statewide office in 1986.
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Fort Worth
Lloyd Doggett
Doggett
D-Austin
Gramm
Senate
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
United States Senate
Congress
Jake Pickle
Dtexas
Austin
Fire burns Baytown area home and other blazes
Investigators probe the Sunday night fire that ruined Bobby E. Thompson’s home at 604 W. Jack Street, with damage around 230000 dollars. Firefighters battled attic flames and smoke as crews from Stations 3 2 4 and local volunteers helped. Multiple smaller blazes also reported, including a barn on Racoon Drive and a 1984 Toyota in La Porte.
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Baytown
Bobby E. Thompson
W. Jack
Bernard Olive
Olive
Thompson
Steve Hartrick
Racoon Drive
Toom
Nathan McCown
Beaumont
Interstate 10
John Martin Road
Liberty
Liberty Fire Department
Dugat
Alabama
Mike Hay
Hay
la Porte
Multiple local notices and community events in Baytown region
Power outages and restorations reported by Houston Lighting and Power in northeast Baytown affecting schools and traffic signals. Liberty land acquisition hearing set for 7 p.m. Dec 3. Crosby trustees to set 1984 tax rate at 7:30 p.m. Dec 3. Amanda Benavides in serious but stable condition after eye injury. Humble Pioneer Club Christmas party and Goodfellows drive details. Baytown A&M Mothers Club Christmas party details. Wood Carvers meet Dec 3 at Baytown Community Building. Baytown BPW Christmas party Dec 4 with gift exchange. Knights of Columbus Yule party Dec 4 with buffet details. Iwo Jima Marine Divisions 40th anniversary reunion planned for Feb 15-17 in Vicksburg Mississippi with contact information.
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Crosby School Board
Crosby
Humble Pioneers
Humble Pioneer Club
Baytown
The
Goodfellows
Texas A&m University Mothers Club
Betty Rice
Timberlane
Iwo Jima
Vicksburg
Miss
W.M
Reg” Conerly
Openwood
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Sterling Ffa
Roy W. Dowdell, M.D
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Price Street
Seite
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Houston Lighting & Power Co
Crockett Elementary
Ross
Liberty Council
City of Liberty
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Amanda Benavides
Homer
Mirta Benavides
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
A&m Mothers
Baytown Area
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Minnie Minor
Knights of Columbus
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