New Year Holiday Closures In Baytown Area
The Baytown Sun closes for New Year and reopens Friday at 8 a.m. Also closed are Baytown city offices post offices and several banks. San Jacinto Mall opens 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. City trash pickup suspended today with routes resuming Friday.
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Landfill project stalled as TSP files for bankruptcy
Baytown area officials welcomed news that TSP Development failed to attend a meeting to finalize land purchase near Beach City for a nonhazardous landfill since 1996. The Chapter 11 filing could extend the land option by about 60 days, officials said.
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Woman sues Baytown judge and city over harassment
A Baytown city employee, Mary Ann Dugat, files a federal lawsuit in Houston alleging Judge Larry Bailey harassed and discriminated against her and other women employees, and that the city failed to curb the conduct. The suit follows an EEOC report and a 2002 city review that led to disciplinary actions.
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Property taxes due by Jan 31 with 7 percent penalty
Harris County residents must pay property taxes for counties, cities, school and college districts by January 31. The tax office at 901 W Baker Rd operates 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and online at wewhetax.net. Tax revenue is about $2 billion, up 4.7 percent from last year, says Paul Bettencourt. The average Houston area home value rose 1.92 percent.
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Federal ban announced on ephedra weight loss products
Federal officials announced a ban on products containing the weight loss supplement ephedra after years of controversy. The FDA issued an alert warning of potential risks, with a March effective date after a congressional review. Local pharmacies report ongoing ephedra sales and concern.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Heart.end Human Services
Wayne Gray
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