Baytown to search for new city manager after Brumback departs
Baytown prepares to replace Garry Brumback who leaves after three years as city manager. Mayor DonCarlos says an interim manager will be named and a permanent successor sought, with discussion possible at a Dec 30 special council meeting on annexation. Brumback is moving to Southington Connecticut.
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Cove VFD Expands Rescue Tools With FEMA Grant
Cove Fire and Rescue upgrades rescue capacity with a $39,000 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant. Chief James Shaw notes tools to cut and pry metal, hydraulic rams to remove dashboards, and air lifting bags to raise vehicles or collapse sections. The department serves about 20 square miles near Interstate 10 between Baytown and the Trinity River with 24 full members, a junior division of eight teens and a volunteer support cohort.
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Texas gains four new U.S. House seats in population surge
New census figures show Texas will add four congressional seats, the largest gain among states, as Republicans maintain control of the Legislature while Democrats appeal to a growing Hispanic bloc. The four-seat increase surpasses Florida, the only other state gaining multiple seats, and sparks a redistricting fight in a state with sharp political divides.
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Census Sets US Population At 308.7 Million
The Census Bureau reports a 308.7 million US population, up 9.7 percent from 2000. California leads with 37.2 million, Wyoming remains smallest at 563,626, Texas grows to 25.1 million. Redistricting begins amid party battles over Hispanic and African American growth in seats.
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Mont Belvieu Debuts 70 Acre Park New Year's Eve
Mont Belvieu prepares a public Park Grand Opening Celebration on December 31 to unveil a 70 acre sports and park complex. Officials expect up to 2,500 attendees for a family friendly event with live music food games rides and a midnight fireworks show. City officials say the $10 million project centers the community hub and features nine lighted ball fields and extensive recreation facilities.
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Comcast fiber cut shuts Baytown Net for hours
A road crew cutting the wrong Comcast fiber Monday morning caused an Internet video and phone outage across Baytown. Comcast repair teams worked from 8:50 a.m. to noon with service restored gradually. Customers will be credited after contacting local representatives. The backbone fiber outage affected citywide connectivity and external email.
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