Chambers County eyes Cedar Crossing growth and services strain
Chambers County officials discuss attracting industrial growth to Cedar Crossing Industrial Park while managing strain on services and the court system. Commissioner Judy Edmonds pushes for grant funding to build Oak Island boat docks and expand animal control as growth brings waste, roads, and recreation challenges. Sheriff Joe LaRive targets a meth epidemic with more school education and officer presence.
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Stolen tool sets, shooting and thefts reported in Baytown police beat
Police log notes a Sears theft at San Jacinto Mall valued 360 with a 46 year old suspect assaulting a loss prevention officer. A 47 year old woman was shot at 1118 Turner St. A Home Depot user helped steal 715 in power tools between Dec 24 and 26. A man lost a 12 gauge Remington shotgun. Baytown police logged 288 calls over 24 hours including multiple crimes and disturbances.
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Baytown Charts 2005 Policy Push Amid Storms and Plans
Jackson notes 2005 saw city policy shaped by Katrina relief and Rita evacuations with a Red Cross shelter at the community center. City approved a budget, pursued downtown redevelopment, and opened the Wayne Gray Sports Complex. January and February promise busy council meetings on a possible quarter-cent sales tax for police and fire and a rewritten city charter.
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Rosemont Apartments complex eyed for Baytown area
The Rosemont complex on 6033 Garth Road will comprise 250 units with a pool playground and business center. Financing of 14.28 million from Newman & Associates and Newman Capital supported by GMAC platforms was secured in April for the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation. City council plans include televised meetings on Channel 16 starting March, a new wastewater plan at Needlepoint Road, a 15 member beautification panel, a 1.5 million new water tower, Phase III street bids in 2006, and roadwork on Garth Road I 10 with expected delays.
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Transportation Department
New Police Academy Building Named After Former Chief
The city will unveil a new police academy building at the end of January. It will be named after Robert Merchant, a former assistant police chief, honoring his service.
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