Murray to retire from Baytown City Council after term
Longtime Baytown official Murray announces stepping back from council duties after 1999 election began a era of major improvements including the wastewater system. He plans lighter involvement, more family time, and continued support for the Bayou Bowl golf tournament while pursuing church building projects on North Main.
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Crosby Lions Club forms new chapter in Crosby
Busker, a six year Lions veteran, notes the challenge of recruiting and community presence as the Crosby club seeks about 30 members to reach 20,000 to 25,000 residents. Weise, joining after Canyon service, aims to engage the community and support vision projects with Crosby ISD. Meetings are 1 p.m. first Thursdays for board and 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays at Iguana Joes, first meeting Feb. 19. contact Weise at 281-462-2728.
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Baytown Opens Candidate Packets for City Council Districts 4 5 6
The City of Baytown makes Candidate Packets for the May 10 general election available in the City Clerk's Office at 2401 Market Street or online at baytown.org. Filing for a ballot place with Interim City Clerk Kelvin Knauf closes March 10 at 5 p.m. Call 281-420-6588 with questions.
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Warrant roundup starts February 16 across 160 Texas agencies
Law enforcement from Baytown and more than 160 jurisdictions will join a statewide warrant roundup beginning Saturday. It targets Class C offenses such as traffic, parking, city ordinance and penal code violations. The Baytown Marshal’s Office has mailed notices on 2,534 active warrants since November and urges affected people to contact Baytown Municipal Court to resolve them. For details call 281-425-1034 or visit 3120 North Main Street, Baytown, 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Daddy and Me Valentine Dance in Baytown
Baytown hosts the 2008 Daddy and Me Valentine Dance for fathers and children of all ages at the Baytown Community Center on Market Street. The event runs Friday from 7 to 10 PM with a Hollywood theme, advance tickets five dollars and seven dollars at the door. A photographer, DJ, refreshments, dancing and door prizes are planned. For tickets call (281) 420-6597.
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Victoria Walker East Houston educator longtime GCCISD pioneer
Walker, born September 12 1905, retired in 1971 after 50 years teaching, died 2002. Her career began at Cedar Bayou Colored Elementary, progressed through Prairie View Academy and several universities. The Victoria Walker Elementary School honors her, with dedication remarks by district leaders and a cornerstone ceremony.
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Chambers County History Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Chambers County recalls its 1858 birth when Texas carved 600 square miles from Liberty County and named it for settler Thomas Jefferson Chambers. The area traces back to Native Americans and Spanish exploration. the Chambers County Historical Commission seeks to protect heritage as a new museum near the courthouse opens for the 150th anniversary ceremony.
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