United Way aids Harvey's aftermath at Lee College and Rotary meeting
United Way of Greater Baytown and Chambers County outlined efforts to assist residents devastated by Harvey at a Baytown Rotary Club gathering. CEO Melissa Reabold and recovery coordinator Traci Dillard described three focus areas as Lee College Foundation reports direct help to 205 students and employees after the storm.
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Gentry Junior wins tournament
Gentry Junior clinched the tournament title as SunNews Sports highlights a weekend of competition. Lee College program named finalist for a prestigious award earns attention in the community pages.
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Schlotzsky's to open Baytown Highway 146 location
A new Schlotzsky's restaurant is set to open today on Highway 146 in Baytown. The Baytown location marks expansion for the sandwich chain, with plans to offer its signature toasted sandwiches and photography of menu items for customers driving by.
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Obituaries for Ray Blakely Grace Robinson Martha Michel
Obituary notices report the deaths of Ray Alton Blakely Grace J. Robinson and Martha Michel, listing names and brief acknowledgement of passing. Details such as dates, funerary arrangements, and memorial notes are not provided in the readable fragment.
Forgiveness of Sins Proclaimed Through Jesus
The passage states that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed and that all who believe are justified from everything not justified by the law of Moses. Acts 13 38 39.
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Baytown Sun Social Pages Prompt Follow
A short note directs readers to connect with the Baytown Sun on Facebook and to follow on Twitter, urging engagement and online presence.
Ryan celebrates tax bill passage and GOP unity
A beaming Paul Ryan hammered the gav el and applauded GOP colleagues as the tax bill passed. The Wisconsin Republican rose as a dominant voice on tax and budget issues since joining Congress in 1999, and the victory marks a personal triumph amid looming 2018 election risks and possible fights with Democrats over spending.
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Baytown Woman Arrested Over Alleged Road Rage Incidents
Amanda Downs twenty five was charged after allegedly pointing a fake gun at a driver on Highway 225 near La Porte. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. August 2 as Benjamin McNeil and his son Jacob drove past Downs red Silverado. Jacob filmed the confrontation and police later found Downs in an industrial park. She confessed to both July and August episodes and surrendered a knife shaped like a handgun. Her next court date is January 3 in county court.
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Chambers deputies arrest alleged bandit tied to area robberies
Chambers County authorities say Mark Taylor, a Liberty County man with prior Liberty County burglaries and copper theft, is connected to robberies at Crawdad's, Cove Country Store, and Dena's Donuts. Warrants issued for aggravated robbery and two counts of building. Taylor jailed in Liberty County.
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