Welcome Stranger brings holiday cheer to Baytown family
Vernon Hayes led a long running Optimist Club effort with a 32 year history. The group distributed gifts including a jack in the box and stuffed toys to a large crowd. Calvin Evans, now deceased, inspired the program. John Crawford noted the annual welcome stranger mission continues to spread seasonal joy for the Rodriguez family from Baytown.
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Vernon Hayes
Hayes
Calvin Evans
Calvin
John Crawford
Rodriguez
Baytown
Police Beat: Man Arrested for Criminal Mischief in Baytown
Baytown police charged a man with criminal mischief after he allegedly broke windows in about 15 cars in the 300 block of W Baker Road. In the period, 27 offense reports were written and 137 calls for service logged, including assaults, auto thefts, burglaries, and thefts.
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W. Baker Road
Two Found Trespassing Arrests At Lee Drive
Two men were arrested for criminal trespass around 7 am on a Friday in the 2400 block of Lee Drive. One was found in possession of marijuana and a controlled substance, according to reports.
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Lee Drive
Copper Wire Stolen From Inverness Apartments
Police report copper wire was stolen around 9 30 a m Friday from the 900 block of North Pruett. The theft occurred between Thursday and Friday at the Inverness Apartments.
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North Pruett
Inverness
Three Women Attempt Shoplifting From Wal-Mart on Garth Road
Police say three women tried to steal over $700 in merchandise from the Wal-Mart in the 4900 block of Garth Road at about 5 20 p m Friday. A man reported the theft as the trio fled, but all items were recovered. A Dayton man was
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Wal-Mart
Garth Road
Baytown tests LED highway lights for efficiency and cost savings
Baytown and TxDOT officials report early gains from LED street lighting on a Texas highway, noting reduced energy use, longer lifespan, and lower maintenance costs. Initial data show improved visibility with lower wattage fixtures, with plans to expand state-wide specifications. The program aims to replace remaining highway poles and minimize lane closures during maintenance.
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Texas
Baytown
Txdot
Burglaries Reported At Two Local Businesses
Unspecified items were stolen from a business in the 2700 block of North Main Street between 5 30 p m Wednesday and a m Thursday. A second theft occurred at the 3400 block of McKinney Road Thursday night. A blue 2000 Cadillac CTS with license JCF047 was also stolen.
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N. Main Street
McKinney Road
Burglaries Reported In Northwood Drive Yupan Street Mall
Burglary incidents cited involve a pickup truck on Northwood Drive between 5 p.m. Wednesday and 7 30 p.m. and another vehicle on Yupan Street just after midnight Thursday. Computer gear clothes and recordings were taken from a mall vehicle between 1 30 p.m. and 1 45 p.m. Thursday.
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Northwood Drive
Yupan Street
Baytown Police Log Details 40 Offenses in Weekend Window
Between Friday and Saturday morning Baytown police filed 30 offense reports and responded to 164 calls for service. Six assaults, one auto theft, two burglaries, two burglaries of motor vehicles, two disorderly conducts, and six thefts were recorded. Eight other arrests and five other reports were made.
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Baytown
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