Traffic stop uncovers 40 pounds of marijuana in Baytown
Officers stopped a 1993 Chevrolet in the 5800 block of state Hwy 146 for a seat belt violation and found 40 pounds of marijuana hidden in a bag in the trunk. Kenneth Charles and Clinton Jackson of Lake Charles La were charged with felony possession of marijuana. Each faces a 3rd degree felony with 2 to 10 years in jail and up to $10,000 fine. Fre ed noted drug activity centers around the Houston area.
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Baytown Highlands Go Texan Chili Cookoff Supports College Aid
The 29th Baytown Highlands Go Texan Chili Cookoff at San Jacinto mall raised scholarships for local seniors. Go Texan offered 15000 dollars in scholarships, up from 12000 last year, funded by 68 cooking teams paying for spaces and equipment or sponsor help. Local volunteers and community cooks participated, highlighting the event as a community effort.
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Ike and Ike’s shadow over Texas Legislature opens
Two clouds hang over the Texas Legislature as it starts the 81st session. Hurricane Ike and the national economy loom large while lawmakers consider state aid for projects, from business and homeowner relief to public buildings, parks, and school districts facing expenses not covered by insurance or federal funds. State Rep. Wayne Smith warns it depends on support beyond Gulf Coast lawmakers.
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FEMA extends aid deadline after Ike disaster
FEMA extended the deadline to February 6 for homeowners renters and business owners to apply for federal and state disaster assistance for damages from Hurricane Ike. State official Joan Haun urged Texans to register by the new date seeking grants for temporary housing repairs and other disaster related expenses.
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Friends rally to aid search for hit-and-run biker death
In Pelican Junction Baytown, friends of fallen biker Sam Marlin rally with fliers after a white Chevrolet pickup struck his Harley on Highway 146 near South Alexander Drive on December 5. Marlin died at Hermann Hospital. Eddie Gonzales Damian Guillot and Joel Lucas plan a Baytown flier blitz to identify the motorist.
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