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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 2016
Page
1
The newspaper notes a prolonged deadline for Citizen of the Year nominations inviting public input. City officials encourage residents to submit names and supporting details by the new Cutoff date to ensure consideration for the award.
In a royal crisis, Daniel declares no wise man can explain the king’s dream or its meaning. He asserts that only a God in heaven reveals mysteries and will provide the interpretation to Nebuchadnezzar.
Baytown council revised the city ordinance banning lawn parking. Defenses now hinge on insufficient parking space, with enforcement still complaint driven. Assistant City Attorney Karen Horner said the citation defendant must prove inadequate parking. Mike Lester said inspectors verify lawn parking, notify homeowners, and tickets follow on violators. Judge will decide if tickets are dismissed based on available parking.
Baytown Police Officer Clayton Breeding was awarded the Life Saving Award by Police Chief Keith Dougherty at a City Council meeting. Breeding aided a distraught woman who attempted self harm on November 25, fighting to apply a tourniquet as other officers arrived, and the woman was taken for medical treatment. Mayor Stephen DonCarlos praised the officers for their courage.
City staff told City Council about water supply challenges and aging infrastructure as they review the conservation rate structure. Billing manager Gina Rivon described how charges rise with higher usage, noting customers often misunderstand the per thousand gallon rate. The base 2000 gallons cost $2.57 per thousand.
The Baytown Sun earns a Texas Historical marker after a year of work led by Publisher Janie Gray with help from Trevin Wooster Beverly and Bernice Mistrot. The paper began in 1919, the same year Goose Creek incorporated, and the marker details the paper’s legacy and local history.
Goose Creek CISD District Spelling Bee ends with sixth grader Puneet Singh of Highlands Junior spelling apparition in round 43 to claim first. Hanna Coker of Austin Elementary takes second, Madeleine Broussard of Gentry Junior third. Singh advances to Houston Public Media Bee on April 2 and to Scripps National Bee in May.
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