Campaign row highlights growth and drainage plans in West Chambers County
Candidates in Irby’s race emphasize managing rapid growth, drainage and infrastructure. Farmer touts tax base and green spaces, McKeown pushes planning and new development, Nelson stresses availability and no promises, Parker focuses on FM 1409, Eagle Drive, canal bridges, and city communication.
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Farmer
McKeown
Chambers County
Houston
Nelson
Parker
West Chambers County
Eagle Drive Canal
Eagle Drive
West Chambers County considers tax abatements for growth
A county race panel discusses using tax abatements to attract industry while balancing tax revenue, growth, and fiscal responsibility. Candidates emphasize waterways, clean industries, private property rights, and funding for new recreational facilities. They pledge case by case assessments and plans for a first class sports complex without raising taxes.
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McKeown
Chambers County
Nelson
County Commissioner Role: Full or Part Time Debate
Candidates discuss whether the county commissioner position is full time. Farmers propose dual roles until retirement, McKeown vows to quit a six figure Exxon salary for full time duties, Nelson affirms full time, Parker pledges variable office presence with potential full time if needed.
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Chambers County
Nelson
Parker
Testimony Moves Church Audience After Sept. 11 Survivor Remarks
John, a Sept. 11 survivor, shared a message urging people to cherish the present and consider tomorrow's fate. Attendees, including James and Mary Morgan, praised his broad impact and life changes after his experiences. He plans to travel to India in April and has appeared on major media.
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John
James Watson
Tammy
Mary Morgan
India
New York Times
the Times-London
CBC
The
National Post
BBC
700 Club
TBN
Santana
Texas
Mary
Jeremy
Calvary Church
Irving
Sujojohn
Stabbing in Baytown Leaves 18YearOld Hospitalized
Fabian Garcia 18 was stabbed at 1311 Magnolia St in old Baytown at 2 45 am Sunday. He was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston and released. Garcia's car worth about 5000 was stolen. Between 6 am Sunday and 6 am Monday Baytown Police logged 153 calls for service including nine alarms and multiple incidents.
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Fabian Garcia
Magnolia St
Old Baytown
Life
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston
Baytown
Garcia
Baytown Police Department
Unseasonably cool weather cools Texas boots
Readings dipped to the 30s Sunday across Texas as a warm winter broke. Residents debated the chill with Shelly Stone praising clear skies and low humidity while Homar Ramirez urged for milder mornings. The National Weather Service forecast sunny, cooler conditions statewide with 20s to 50s by night and wind gusts up to 40 mph raising wildfire risk in some areas.
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Homar Ramirez
Shelly Stone
Texas
National Weather Service
Panhandle
Permian
Associated Press
Auction bids heat up YMCA fundraiser with local bachelors
An all male auction event drew bidders from Baytown Houston and Galveston to support the YMCA. Firefighter Michael Campbell sparked bidding with playful props as Stefani Clark paid 1100 dollars for him. Other bachelors including Chad Merling and Dr Mohammed Khoshnevis earned over 1000 dollars in bids and later dined at Johnny Carino's.
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Houston
Galveston
YMCA
Mike
Dee Wilson
Baytown
Michael Campbell
Campbell
Stefani Clark
Clark
John Tucker Jr
KB Commercial Group
Chad Merling
Farmers Insurance Agency
Mohammed Khoshnevis
San Jacinto Hospital
Johnny Carino
William L Fenley 62 Crosby industrial superintendent dies
William L. Fenley known as Billy, 62, of Crosby died at home Thursday. Memorial services are set for 10am Monday at First Baptist Crosby with Rev. Jeff Holloway officiating. Private committal at White Cemetery Highlands. Survived by wife Anna, children Shelia Bennett, B J Fenley, Jeffrey Kominek, siblings, and many relatives. Arrangements by Sterling White Chapel.
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William L. “Billy” Fenley
Crosby
First Baptist Church of
Jeff Holloway
White Cemetery
Highlands
Billy
Lufkin
James Raymond Fenley
Jackie Johnson
Baytown Boat Club
Astros
Jimmy
Joyce Fenley
Patsy Bryant
Denis Fenley
Ray Wise
Anna L. Fenley
Shelia Bennett
Chris
B.J. Fenley
Shanna
Jeffrey Kominek
Karl
Joe Fenley
Linda
the Woodlands
Bubba Wise
Steve Wise
Karen
Doris Ann Benoist
Jack
Katie McCarstle
Clift
Cindy McSwain
Brad
Sue Fenley Meyers
Dianna Pitt
Don
Houston
Micki Smith
Ricky
Jimmy Bryant
Chase Bennett
Colton Bennett
Sheldon Bennett
Kolby Fenley
Karson Kominek
Sterling White Chapel
Obituary for Joseph Lane Blum of Dayton Texas
Joseph Lane Blum 55 of Dayton died February 12 2006 after an extended illness Born September 28 1950 in Baytown he was an instrument tech in construction He enjoyed racing cars with his son Jay hunting and fishing Survived by parents Douglas and Roberta Blum of Livingston son Jay and wife Kris of Baytown daughter Chelsea Walls and husband David of Dayton brothers Chuck Kim Blum of Baytown Jim and Lynn Blum of Livingston three nieces Stephanie Crystal Ruby and one grandson Dylan A memorial service was set for February 15 2006 at 2 00 p m at Pace Stancil Funeral Home Chapel Dayton Arrangements Pace Stancil Funeral Home Dayton Texas 936 258 5300
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Joseph Lane Blum
Dayton
Baytown
Douglas
Roberta Tompkins Blum
Highlands
Jay
Mr. Blum
Roberta Blum
Livingston
Jay Blum
Kris
Cleveland
Texas
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Chris Doughtery
Baytown Sun
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William L. Fenley
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