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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 2004
Page
1
Two students, a 16 and an 18 year old, allegedly caused a dry ice and bottle explosion in a high school restroom prompting evacuation. An adult and a juvenile were arrested within two hours and charged with two third degree felonies. No injuries or damages reported.
Rep Nick Lampson D Beaumont says rumors of his political demise are exaggerated after redistricting placed him in the new 2nd District. Lampson, Baytown resident since 1997, filed to run in the GOP-leaning district and is the only Democrat in the race. In the March 9 primary five Republicans compete Ted Poe Clint Moore Andrew Bolton George Fastuca and John Nickell.
Vianne Morgan, a Chambers clerk serving 25 years, handles marriage licenses with humor as couples seek licenses once blood tests were required. Co workers teased applicants about tests and licenses, prompting feigned shortages and lighthearted pranks that softened tense moments for brides and grooms seeking marriage papers.
In a January creditors meeting for TSP Development the failure to form a creditors committee did not delay the Chapter 11 case. The company filed for protection Dec 30 to extend an option on 796 acres near Beach City, tied to a proposed nonhazardous waste dump. Assistant U.S. Trustee Diane Livingston noted unsecured creditors should have a voice even without a committee, and the case may take 12 to 18 months to conclude.
Baytown City Council approved renaming East Elvinta Road to Crosby Cedar Bayou Road and West Wye Drive to YMCA Drive to align with prominent local landmarks. The changes affect Elvinta south of Highway 146, while the Crosby Cedar Bayou portion gets a new address. Discussions included tow truck safety, with wheel lifts debated against slings and concerns raised by local towing operators.
An explosion and ensuing fire at Bayer's TDA unit in Mont Belvieu ripped through the plant late Friday about 10 35 p m. Residents for miles around felt the blast, with effects extending southeast toward the area described on page 9A.
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