Baytown MDD approves 500000 for park water and road study
MDD board including Baytown officials voted December to contribute 500000 toward water service for a new soccer complex and related paving and irrigation. They explore drilling a well and using a canal for irrigation, while a dead end pipe is deemed impractical. A traffic study at Garth Road and Independence Boulevard may be funded via TIRZ. The MDD tax base funds the district.
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Gary Jackson
MDD
Baytown
New Park
Sheley
Goose Creek
Jackson
Wayne Smith
Harris County
Reliant Stadium
Houston
MDC
Garth Road
Independence Boulevard
Pier 1
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
TIRZ
Tirz Board
Longhorns Rose Bowl memories touch Baytown fans
Robb recalled his taped leg and a tough comeback as Texas edged past in a Rose Bowl win. Baytown supporters counted the moments, sharing fatigue and exhilaration, with Vince Young’s drive fueling optimism for a top ten ranking next season.
Parks board weighs shifted fees for Baytown nature center
Parks and Recreation Board discussed lowering senior admission to two dollars and raising annual and family passes while halving price on Free Day. Chair Wayne Gray noted past dumping and gate duties, Johnson cited operating costs and safety needs, with funds aiding trails and park amenities. Recommendations go to Friends group and city council, along with Goose Creek Phase III trail plans and a program guide to be released next week.
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BNC
Anthony Fama
Fama
Johnson
Nature Center
Wayne Gray
Parks and Recreation Board
Friends of the Baytown Nature Center
Goose Creek
Baytown Community Center
Market St
Man arrested after attempted robbery near Kroger in Baytown
A man was arrested after a robbery near the Kroger on Ward Road around 9 30 p.m. Wednesday. Police say a large comb was used to mimic a handgun while the suspect fled, and another report noted a burglary of a 2004 Ford F 250 with XM radio stolen from a restaurant parking lot on Interstate 10. Baytown police logged 145 calls for service in the 24 hours ending Thursday morning, including six alarms and two assaults.
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Ward Road
Kroger
Max Bowl
Interstate 10
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First Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
First Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ney
Market Street
Richard Kleiman
Mike Cole
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Goose Creek Auto Rental
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