Baytown Robberies Reported. Several Incidents in Week
A Baytown woman says a robber stole a gold necklace and bracelet Sunday night at her West Main Street home. A man was assaulted at the River Queen bar by several men who did not want to identify suspects. Another Baytown man suspects Social Security data was used for a job application in Houston. Police logged 22 offense reports from Sunday 6 a.m. to Monday 6 a.m., including two assaults, two auto thefts, two burglaries, one vehicle burglary, one robbery, three thefts, two other arrests and 10 miscellaneous offenses, plus two major and three minor crashes. Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips at 281-427-TIPS. Full report at the City of Baytown site.
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Art Deco heritage drive spurs Texas Gulf coast book project
GHPA members Bush and Parsons chronicled Deco landmarks from Galveston to Baytown in a new book. They push preserving iconic theaters and the First National Bank building, arguing Texas Avenue could become a walkable historic town center. The project notes several structures already lost and urges protection over modern development.
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Memoir of a Miss Baker Reveals Name Mixup
Jim Finley recalls a classroom confusion about a teacher named Mary Martha Baker. Linda Hightower Albrecht helps straighten the facts from a 1958 yearbook memory. The piece highlights how easily memory misreads names and details.
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Town Hall at Lee College on men in college recruitment
Lee College hosts a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. in Tucker Hall Baytown on recruitment and success strategies for men in college as part two of the Achieving the Dream Initiative. Panelists include Pete Alfaro Mike Wilson Dr Larry Rideaux and Robert Alexander. The event is free and refreshments will be served. Call 281 425 6338 for more information.
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Criss Defends Jury Rights and Court Independence
Texas Watch cites a Texas Supreme Court ruling favoring companies 80 percent of the time. Criss warns the court has overturned many jury verdicts undermining trial by jury. Baytown attorney Maessig cites Entergy decision affecting workers comp and BP 2005 case implications. Johnson emphasizes balanced judging with 23 years as a trial lawyer and prior Amarillo appeals court service.
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Texans vote in open primaries amid buzz over two open seats
Voters in Harris County report turnout surging for the GOP and a larger Democratic tally as two open seats draw attention. In Baytown 1158 of 1569 Democrats cast ballots while 419 Republicans voted. Voters discuss Barack Obama Hillary Clinton John McCain and local constable Ken Jones as early voting runs through Friday 7 am to 7 pm with locations shifting on March 4. Early voting urged to avoid lines.
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