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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 2008

Page

5

Grand Parkway segment opens east of Houston boosts growth

The new four lane Grand Parkway segment from FM 1405 to I 10 in Mont Belvieu opens as toll free until September then becomes toll road run by the Harris County Toll Road Authority. Texas Transportation Commissioner Ned Holmes calls it crucial for evacuation and growth while locals praise planning that allowed future Trinity River bridge work and development along Beach City. The full project totals about 5.4 billion dollars with initial Fort Bend County section already open.

Mont Belvieu Harris County Toll Road Authority Texas Transportation Ned Holmes Port of Houston Texas Holmes Houston Tommy Williams Trinity River Chambers County Jimmy Sylvia Texas 99 Galveston County Craig Eiland Johnnie Jennings Beach City Grand Parkway Jennings Wal-Mart Cedar Crossing Home Depot Guido Persiani Persiani

Police leadership reshuffle signals shift toward stability

Police chief Dougherty outlines changes to extend one year vocational shifts to improve officer stability on shifts and personal lives. He cites better enforcement outcomes and citizen safety. He elevates Lt. Holden to patrol bureau head, aims to restore community service captaincy under Lt. Alford, with Capt. Clifford remaining in charge of investigations and support services.

Dougherty Community Service Bureau Mike Holden Brumback David Alford Roger Clifford

Brewer honored for Baytown legacy and Lee College impact

Brewer was celebrated by Baytown leaders and colleagues for his longtime support of residential growth and Lee College. Friends like Steve Ellis and Paul Edwards praised his fundraising, mentorship, and partnership with the college and community. State Rep Wayne Smith and others attended, with Brewer expressing gratitude and pride in his Baytown life and family.

Steve Ellis Martha Brewer Baytown Lee College Ellis Paul Edwards Bank of America Wayne Smith Stephen DonCarlos Harris

Violent flare up at Foozies injures two men

Police investigate a bar fight outside Foozies on Garth Road that left Jose Montemayor 23 and Pedro Pesia 24 stabbed near the chest with collapsed lungs. Six or seven people were involved, and both victims are expected to recover fully at a local hospital. Sgt Alonzo Craft commented on the incident.

Foozie’s Garth Road Baytown Jose Montemayor Pedro Pesia Alonzo Craft

Sterling Evacuated After School Alarm Triggered

Sterling High School was briefly evacuated Tuesday due to an electrical disruption that triggered an alarm. Assistant superintendent Bobby McGowen said the malfunction did not endanger students and was quickly fixed in the morning. Students returned and classes resumed. Baytown police logged 32 offense reports from Monday 6 am to Tuesday 6 am, including one assault, three burglaries, motor vehicle burglary, two criminal mischief incidents, one disorderly conduct, five thefts, 12 other arrests, seven miscellaneous offenses, two major crashes, and 12 minor accidents.

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