Chambers County celebrates sesquicentennial and future bicentennial pride
Residents mark 150 years of Chambers County with speeches, time capsule plans, and a live oak planting at the courthouse. Students share essays about community pride while officials reflect on growth since the 1958 centennial, noting rice farming decline and population rise. The celebration aims to engage future generations toward 2058.
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Woman assaulted by mother in Food Town parking lot
An adult woman told police she was assaulted by her mother Sunday afternoon in the Food Town parking lot on North Main Street.
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North Main
Harassing calls reported in Baytown area
A Baytown woman said a friend has been calling her with harassing and threatening messages from the 1000 block of Northwood Drive.
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Baytown
Northwood Drive
Man arrested for smoking at hospital in Texas
A 23 year old Colorado man was arrested Sunday night after smoking inside San Jacinto Methodist Hospital on Garth Road, authorities said.
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Baytown Police Log Counts 27 Offense Reports
Between 6 am Sunday and 6 am Monday Baytown police logged 27 offense reports including one assault two auto thefts one disorderly conduct one theft eleven other arrests and eleven miscellaneous offenses five minor vehicle crashes Police Beat is compiled from Baytown Police Department reports Call 281 427 TIPS and the full report is on the City of Baytown website.
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Bacarisse urges fiscal restraint and ethics reform in Harris County
County judge candidate Bacarisse calls for a tax payer's bill of rights to curb government growth, greater METRO transparency, and improved juvenile justice through public private and faith partnerships. He stresses campaign and public fund disclosure and ethics reform, underscoring bleak school dropout rates and youth risks.
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Harris County Commissioner’s Court
Sam Seeks Baytown City Council Seat With Public Safety Drive
Baytown candidate Sam announces campaign focusing on public safety, beautification, and traffic flow. He highlights a strong police department, EMS, and fire support, pledges litter reduction and education, and notes no filings against him as of Monday. Packets available at Baytown City Hall. filing deadline March 10.
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Mane Event fundraiser honors Bay Area Homeless Services supporters
Bay Area Homeless Services marks 25th anniversary with a Mane Event fundraiser at Goose Creek Country Club on March 13. Board president Pete Alfaro honors Bernard and Perry Britton for years of volunteer work. Tickets are 60 and include silent and live auctions. RSVP by March 6. Donations welcomed via 281-837-1654 or Baytown shelter address.
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Finley recalls modern gadgets and Grandma’s reactions
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, muses on aging and a $20 electrical toothbrush. He imagines his late grandmother Mama Finley asking about the device as it buzzes in his mouth, reflecting on simpler times and changing technology.
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