Baytown congressman seeks fourth term
Baytown Republican Wayne Smith seeks a fourth two year term in the Texas House. He cites recent wins including revamping the Cedar Bayou Navigation District with a Baytown board seat and authorizing infrared cameras to detect leaks. He aims to monitor the navigation district, examine transportation funding, regulate toll roads, and discuss extraterritorial enforcement of nuisance laws. Smith grew up in Odessa, studied at Texas A&M and UT Arlington, served in Vietnam, built Wayne Smith & Associates, and lives in Baytown with his wife Brenda. Primary is March 4. general election November 4.
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Baytown council weighs exempting bars from smoking ban
Advocates argue stand alone bars earning at least 51 percent of gross revenue should be exempt from the smoking ordinance. Proponents say the measure would protect small bars and staff, while opponents note two voter-approved bans already in place and warn against undermining public health rules. No action was taken Thursday as council considers petitions and possible ballot measures.
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Cruisin Texas Toy Run seeks donors for event
The inaugural Cruisin Texas Toy Run parade departs Pelican Junction at 12 30 p m on December 22 heading to Baytown Community Center where Santa arrives with gifts. Sponsorships from Harris County deputy Tony Lewis Texas Legends Tattoo Co Sledworks and others welcomed. Toys drop off at the center or Pelican Junction. Contact Strange for details. Kari Griffin
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Tire theft at Anthony Crane Rental sparks public intoxication charge
Police report a theft of tires totaling over 5000 dollars from Anthony Crane Rental on SH 146 South. The intoxicated suspect was found in the 1700 block of N Alexander Drive and taken to Baytown jail, charged with public intoxication.
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Baytown Woman Arrested After Disturbance Over Profanity
A Baytown woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon after she used abusive language during a disturbance with neighbors in the 1400 block of Packsaddle Lane. A Baytown man called police early Thursday morning regarding a related disturbance at Village Lane Apartments on Village Lane Drive.
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Baytown Police Report Highlights 45 Offense Reports
Between 6 am Wednesday and 6 am Thursday Baytown police logged 45 offense reports including three assaults one auto theft one burglary two burglaries of vehicles two criminal mischief two disorderly conduct three forgeries one robbery one theft and 30 miscellaneous reports. Three minor accidents occurred with no major accidents. Crime Stoppers offers cash for tips with anonymity. call 281-427-TIPS. Full report on the City of Baytown website.
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Finley Pushes Scott After Party Incident
At a Browns party, Finley urged Scott toward departure and he lost control crashing into a Christmas tree, burying memories as a family pilgrimage eased sorrow. Annette, a former teacher, challenged me to weave the word vituperate into a column after noting Bill Moyers on TV.
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