New Kroger Marketplace anchors Baytown retail boom
A 123000 square foot Kroger Marketplace is planned west of Garth Road between Hunt and Archer, yielding a 170000 square foot retail district with a traffic signal and new street. Marshall's PetSmart Alta UPS Store Nails of America are eyed nearby while Pizza Hut and others seek permits for outer buildings ahead of a spring opening. A second Kroger on Alexander Drive is planned for early 2017 to nearly double the size of the North Alexander location.
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Gift Guide Highlights Local Buying Options This Week
A weekly gift guide helps readers find suitable presents for everyone on the list with special local buying options featured in the inside section.
Crosby Earns Dual All State Honors In Grid Sports
Crosby earns a pair of spots on the All State grid team as local athletes garner recognition on Page 5A. The selection highlights standout performances by Crosby teammates and coaches as the season wraps.
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Obituaries Notice: Mattie Freeman Bobby Hill Destin Washington
Obituary notices list Mattie Belle Freeman, Bobby Hill, Bobbie Jean Destin, and David Washington. The brief page item notes death notices and mentions survivors, service details to be announced, and local family observances likely on Page 3A.
Bible Verse Isaiah 9 6 Gifted Names and Promise
A verse from Isaiah proclaims a child born and a son given with the government on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace.
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Baytown Sun Social Media Prompt
Baytown Sun invites readers to connect via Facebook at BaytownSun and follow on Twitter at thebaytownsun for updates and engagement.
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Annual car giveaway fuels dreams and success for Lynn Ponce
Lynn Ponce receives a refurbished Ford Escape packed with Christmas gifts for her 4 year old daughter Skyleen from Leila Bates and Bates Collision Center. The 17th annual car giveaway marks Bates’ 25th year in business and 30th car awarded, emphasizing a hand-up approach to families in need.
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Chambers County facilities need upgrades for growth
A Chambers County report by an 11 member Facilities Advisory Committee found the courthouse, jail and other justice facilities inadequate and unable to be cost effectively upgraded. The study, paid 98380 dollars, used the High Growth Scenario predicting Mont Belvieu population rise by 25000 and Barbers Hill ISD growth.
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Baytown Rainfall Near 104 Inches Sets Southeast Texas Pace
Yearly rainfall in Baytown soars to about 104 inches, near the Southeast Texas high mark. Freeport’s 1979 record stands at 106.44 inches, while Alvin and Deer Park logged 102.58 and 93.64 inches. Baytown also posts a record stretch with consecutive months above 10 inches from March to June and strong totals in March April May June and October.
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