K State QB Roberson faces sexual assault accusation
Paradise Valley police say Ell Roberson, Kansas State quarterback, was accused of sexually assaulting a 22 year old Kansas State alumna at the team hotel. Roberson says the encounter was consensual. The incident occurred at about 3 to 3:30 am, with decisions pending from coach Bill Snyder regarding Friday’s Fiesta Bowl game against Ohio State.
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Weiser
Longtime Baytown pharmacist Harold Scarborough dies at 88
Harold Scarborough, owner of Scarborough's Drug Store on Market Street and a Baytown pillar for nearly five decades, died at 88. He was renowned for generosity, never turning away customers for inability to pay, and ran the old-fashioned shop with a soda fountain and hamburgers that drew locals. Friends note his twinkle and lifelong service to the community.
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Scarborough
Market Street
Penny Johnson
Scarborough’ Pharmacy
Sharon Phillips
Fog Shrouds Fred Hartman Bridge on New Year Day
Dense sea fog rolled into the Baytown area on New Year’s Day, reducing visibility on the Fred Hartman Bridge to under a tenth of a mile. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel through 9 a.m., with a hazardous outlook for Harris County and surrounding areas. Drivers were urged to slow down and exercise caution.
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Bayland Marina
Baytown
National Weather Service
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Houston Ship Channel
West Chambers County
Harris County
Quiet New Year’s Eve for Baytown Police in 2003
Baytown police logged 270 calls on New Year’s Eve 2003, mainly for shots fired and disturbances. Sgt. Roger Park said the night was calmer than in past years with fewer accidents and DWIs. Increased designated driver use and free cab rides helped. Citations were few despite heavy activity.
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Baytown
Roger Park
Park
Glass shatters block hallway near Baytown Seafood
A vehicle smashed a glass block hallway in front of Baytown Seafood on West Main Wednesday night. Police said they were unaware of the incident on Thursday. Owner Mac Issara stated the restaurant will keep normal hours of operation.
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West Main
Baytown
Mac Issara
False alarms could be costly in Baytown 2004
Baytown authorities tighten false alarm rules as 2004 begins. Police will enforce a $50 service fee after each false alarm at an address and use new software to track incidents. A false alarm is defined as an emergency response where no intrustion, robbery, or fire is found within 30 minutes. Natural disasters excluding thunderstorms and pre-notification to police by the owner do not count against the alarm holder.
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Baytown
Fire Department
Claud Deel
Houston light rail begins service in time despite delays
The 324 million Houston light rail system completes its 7.5 mile starter line from downtown to Reliant Stadium. Mayor Lee Brown oversees inaugural run amid opening ceremonies with music confetti and speeches as critics and supporters observe the debut.
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