Water bill appeals process OK'd by Baytown Council
Baytown approves a one time half discounts for excessive water bills tied to usage spikes and leaks after review. The plan requires a plumber and city meter checks, applies only to residential accounts, and aims to ease bills three times the last year or $100 above normal. Some council members remain skeptical about full issue resolution.
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Baytown
Mercedes Renteria
Stephen DonCarlos
DonCarlos
Kevin Troller
Brandon Capetillo
Water bills cited with leaks and high charges debate
Coverage notes some residents faced extremely high bills due to leaks such as a toilet or irrigation system. Councilman Renteria warns against assuming all small users have astronomical charges, urging scrutiny of such cases and directing readers to process details on page 7A.
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Renteria
Baytown pair dance their way to fame
A Baytown duo rises to prominence as they choreograph and perform across venues. The feature highlights their early life, training, and key performances shaping their ascent to stardom in New York City.
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Baytown
New York City
GCM Boys Lose In Area Basketball Action
In area action on Page 5A, the GCM boys fall to their opponents as RSS girls suffer a defeat. The columns summarize a hard fought district matchup with both teams contesting every possession and the final scores pending.
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GCM
RSS
Obituaries Lillyne Van Kleef Emery Touchet and Others
Obituary notices for Lillyne Van Kleef, Emery Touchet, Edward Capito, Tyrone Powledge, and Cecil Howard Kelly appear on page 3A detailing their passing and brief biographical notes.
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Emery Touchet
Edward Capito
Cecil Howard Kelly
Bible Verse Echoes Light in Darkness From John
A Bible verse from John 1 4 5 proclaims life in him and the light it brings to humanity. The text emphasizes that the light shines in darkness and darkness cannot overcome it.
Baytown Sun Social Media Prompt
A brief social media prompt inviting readers to like the Baytown Sun on Facebook and follow on Twitter. The message underscores staying connected with the local paper through Facebook at facebook com BaytownSun and Twitter at thebaytownsun.
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BaytownSun
Thebaytownsun
Portrait of fallen deputy unveiled at dance
Debhora Valdez learned she would be honored while attending the Baytown Senior Center Christmas dinner. Harris County Deputy Jesse Valdez was killed in October 2014 in a head on crash caused by an impaired driver. Portrait artist Ken Pridgeon unveiled the likeness at the Senior Citizens program and plans to present an 18 by 24 inch print to the family, aiding healing for Debhora and her grandson Jesse Avery Valdez.
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Debhorn Valdez
Jesse Valdez
Ken Pridgeon
Texas Avenue
Harris County
Precinct 2
Baytown
Debhora Valdez
Kelly Jorvey
Dayton
Stacey Bush
North Channel
Debhora
Jesse
Pridgeon
Valdez
Razing and rebirth mark start of mall transformation
San Jacinto Mall will begin its redevelopment with the demolition of the Montgomery Ward wing in January. Mayor Stephen DonCarlos announced Fidelis Realty plans, noting a five year goal for a new shopping district while HEB considers a location vicinity. Local leaders await further steps.
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San Jacinto Mall
Montgomery Ward
Stephen DonCarlos
Fidelis
Fidelis Realty
HEB
Martha Barrera
Baytown
Baytown Rep Pushes Higher Fines for Uninsured Drivers
Baytown state Representative Wayne Smith vows to file legislation to raise fines for driving without insurance after a fatal crash on Garth Road involving John Crianza. The other driver, Casey Lee Garrison, 43, was ticketed and released with fines totaling 717 dollars. Smith also considers vehicle impoundment as a penalty and notes the need to deter uninsured driving.
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Baytown
Wayne Smith
Smith
John Crianza
Garth
Crianza
Casey Lee Garrison
Mike Holden
Garrison
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