Christmas on the Bayou boat parade at Cedar Bayou Church
About a dozen boats joined Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church for a holiday boat parade along Cedar Bayou at 2714 Ferry Road. Police and sheriff’s office vessels attended while dozens watched from shore. Organizers hope the event becomes an annual community tradition despite low tide and high winds.
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Shafer Encourages Youth to Help Others at Christmas
Shafer says she follows the Lord's guidance and aims to inspire more youths to engage in holiday charity. She urges faith communities to seize opportunities to help the less blessed, noting the rewards of service and lifelong influence. Shafer grew up in Mont Belvieu and attends Old River Baptist Church in Dayton.
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Art league eyes new hub as growth draws more members
Baytown Art League reports a banner year with membership near 130 and plans for a permanent arts center to anchor the community. President Priscilla Hopkins notes increased young artists selling work while members collect donated toys for a charity holiday event. The group meets Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Baytown Community Center.
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UT Professor Buys Gault Dig Site For Conservancy
A University of Texas professor used personal savings to purchase the 33 acre Gault site north of Austin and donated it to the Archaeological Conservancy. The land near Southwestern Bell County holds Clovis era relics up to 13,500 years old and will be managed for future research using new techniques.
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Baytown police cite driver after collision. motorcyclist injured
A Baytown officer assisted at a SH 146 South collision where a silver Hyundai hydroplaned into the parked car, totaling both vehicles and causing a strained neck for the officer. The Hyundai driver was cited for failure to control speed and no state license. Later, a Baytown man on a motorcycle struck a median on West Texas Avenue and suffered a serious injury requiring hospital treatment.
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Towing equipment stolen at U-Haul on North Main
A towing unit was taken from the U-Haul facility in the 2700 block of North Main between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The missing equipment is valued at over 1600 dollars. Police have no suspects at this time.
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Baytown Police Log Records 27 Offenses Amid Weekend
Baytown police logged 27 offenses from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday including four auto thefts, one burglary, two vehicle burglaries, two forgeries, three thefts and 15 miscellaneous offenses. Two major vehicle accidents and 10 minor crashes reported. CrimeStoppers offers cash tips and anonymity. tip line 281-427-TIPS. Full report on the City of Baytown site.
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Noted Educator Hinson Remembered By Community
Lillian Gibbs Hinson, an elementary school teacher who guided special education students, died in 2005. Anna Duke recalled meeting Bill Hinson at the administration building, noting his constant smile and kind nature. Hinson, born in Winnboro, Texas, earned an English undergrad and education master's at Texas A&M University Commerce, later teaching and coaching basketball in Weinert before Baytown.
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