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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2008
Page
3
In Houston BP PLC formally pleaded guilty as part of a federal deal for the 2005 Texas City plant explosion that killed 15 and injured over 170. Judge Lee Rosenthal delayed accepting the plea to hear objections from victims and their lawyers who cite a $50 million fine as inadequate and call for stronger safety reforms.
Baytown officials praised Grand Pacific and AAA Inc for progress on cleaning up Lakeview Terrace after a decade of vacancy. Demolition of derelict buildings may start today or tomorrow with asbestos abatement underway. Dinesh Batra given 90 days and a $10,000 bond to bring three West Texas Avenue buildings to standards, monthly progress reports due, or demolition will proceed.
Crime Stoppers offers 500 dollars for information leading to the arrest of six felons including Christopher Andrews 38 Edward Pruneda Jr 28 James Green 24 Jermaine Martin 19 Michael Telcer 37 and Peter Martyr 17. Fugitives faces heights and weights listed. Call 281-427 TIPS with anonymity. Baytown Police site also lists them at police.baytown.org.
An 8-year-old woman and her 19-year-old boyfriend were assaulted Sunday afternoon by the woman's 47-year-old grandmother in the 200 block of East Foyle Street. The woman faced multiple charges including Class C misdemeanor assault and numerous offenses. Police Beat details Baytown incidents and notes Crime Stoppers tips via 28]-427-TIPS with full reports on the city site.
Baytown police documented 24 offense reports between 6 a.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday, including four on the list. The records reflect everyday city law enforcement activity and record the types of incidents handled over the 24 hour period.
Jim Finley, former managing editor of The Baytown Sun, shares a vivid school memory on Ashley-Wilson Road. Mr. Barkley, hiding in a student desk and hating tardiness, erupts with a sharp order as Bobby rushes in and the moment turns oddly human.
A Friday 7 30 p m program at J D Walker Community Center features Terrell Williams of Exxon Mobil. Tonight at 6 30 p m a seminar on college access and financial aid will be led by LeRonda Smith of Goose Creek. Tim Barnwell and Brad Lewis discuss the All Star Reading Program while world renowned artist Ted Ellis showcases paintings, with a Friday prize drawing for attendees.
City officials clarify that routine road work, not the 2007 bond, funds repairs. The program allocates $300,000 each year. contact 281-422-8281 for details.
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