Baytown OKs smoking ban amendments with church signage exemption
City council approved amendments to the smoking ban including allowing ashtrays in vehicles to remain and granting signage exemptions for churches. Citizens group criticized noncompliance with no smoking signs in churches while bar owners argued the rule harms business. public vote set for May 12 after rejecting repeal without an election.
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Palumbo Honored At Local Roast For Youth Work And Court Service
The night praised Palumbo for his work with area youth and his long service on the Precinct 3 bench since 1991. Humorous roasts by Anthony Crespo and others underscored his caring nature, judge skills, and impact on juvenile crime prevention. The event referenced Palumbo’s philosophy and the community shelter work aiding at risk youth.
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Fatal two-car crash on Garth Road near Inwood Drive
A fatal two car collision occurred on Garth Road at Inwood Drive around 1 p.m. A Cadillac Escalade and a smaller vehicle were involved. The smaller vehicle’s driver was flown to the hospital by Life Flight but died within an hour of the crash.
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Burglary Attempt Near Lee High School Field House
Baytown police responded to a reported car burglary attempt at Lee High School in the 1800 block of Market Street around 11 a.m. Wednesday. Two Hispanic men tried to break into a vehicle parked in front of the field house. they fled as a security guard approached.
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Unmarked police vehicle burglarized in Baytown
A burglary of an unmarked police vehicle was reported to Baytown Police around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The theft occurred between 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday, with items stolen including a laptop, a flashlight and two pair of binoculars.
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Vehicle theft reported in Baytown and related incidents
A white and maroon Peter built tractor was stolen from the 7100 block of Highway 146 around 12:30 a.m. Monday, valued at about 45000 dollars. A man later wrecked his car on West Main Street, fled on foot, and was arrested for public intoxication. Police logged 182 calls in 24 hours, including 1 auto theft, 4 burglaries, 10 disturbances, 2 forgeries, 1 major accident, and 10 minor accidents. Crime Stoppers offers tips at 28-427-TIPS.
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Finley reflects on giving aid to a needy man in Beaumont
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, recalls a moment when a man begged for gas money in Beaumont. He wonders if his small aid would be used for fuel or alcohol, acknowledging cynicism and his own cautious generosity.
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