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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 2017
Page
1
Baytown City Council will vote January 26 on a strategic plan unveiled at a Saturday workshop. Nick Woolery, director of strategic initiatives, said the advisory committee finished its work and the council will set annual goals and refocus efforts on the plan after retreats.
Coast Guard reports three men from the Southeast Texas area found dead after failing to return from a duck hunting trip near Matagorda Bay. They planned to launch a 17-foot flat-bottom boat between Palacios and Port Lavaca around 4 am Friday. a girlfriend alerted authorities later that day. Identified as Starett Burk of Wallisville and two others, the story notes hunters page for further details.
In a competitive Top 10 girls basketball clash, Barbers Hill narrowly held on to defeat Dayton, showcasing tight defense and clutch plays down the stretch. The win improves Barbers Hill’s record as Dayton battles to stay in the rankings.
Baytown prepares a year end calendar of events highlighting community gatherings, parades, and outdoor celebrations. Local organizers urge residents to participate, noting schedules and venues across the city for family friendly activities.
Page 3A carries obituaries for Gordon Lannon Jr DeLinda Norris and Rickey Dale Moody. The notices honor their lives and note funeral or memorial details to be announced or published by their families.
A devotional verse from Lamentations 3 22 23 emphasizes that due to the Lord’s great love we are not consumed and His compassions are renewed each morning, highlighting His faithfulness and mercy.
Newly elected District 128 Representative Briscoe Cain will assume office when the 85th Legislature opens. He defeated incumbent Wayne Smith in the primaries and Libertarian Ken Lowder in November. Cain cites GOP majorities and aims to see key priorities debated on the floor. He has not filed bills yet but plans drafts during the session.
State Sen. Sylvia Garcia, representing Senate District 6, previews a focused 85th Legislative Session. She has pre-filed 18 bills on voting access, worker protections, education, healthcare, and support for working families, seniors, and veterans.
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett urges the legislature to fund mental health delivery systems beyond the jail, noting the Harris County Psychiatric Center has 229 beds while the jail houses about 9,000 inmates. He also pushes for alternate county funding methods to replace heavy reliance on property tax.
The EPA refused a public comment extension sought by McGinnes Industrial Maintenance and the Page 2A law firm stating the remedy selection near the San Jacinto River Waste Pits has stretched well beyond the usual 30 days. San Jacinto River Coalition Director Jacquelyn Young calls the decision a victory for environment and public health as she praises community voices. The agency notes the extended process and extended comment period justify denying further delay.
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