Baytown Celebrates 60 Years Since Goose Creek Pelly Union
Baytown marks six decades since Goose Creek and Pelly Consolidated with Baytown after a long unification process. The 1947 merger created a new chartered city aligning waterworks districts, voters approved a final charter, and the city now commemorates the anniversary with a cake at City Hall.
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Trial resumes in Houston as Hill faces verdict and sentencing
A Harris County jury weighing Keith Hill's fate after a conviction phase heard testimony on the abduction and forced sex act. Defense argued DNA contamination and a delayed confession taint the case. prosecutors urged conviction based on the victim’s account, Hill’s signed confession, and DNA match. More witnesses testified about a May attack, with details paralleling the Lakewood incident.
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Houston
Goose Creek artists honored at rodeo art show reception
Goose Creek CISD students showcased 350 artworks at the Auxiliary Facility with a Lee High string quartet. HLSR judges assigned blue red white or multi ribbons. 12 pieces from Goose Creek advance to HLSR exhibitions including three Best of Shows, four gold medals and five special merit awards. Best of Show went to Reagan Kimble, Cristian Torquemada and Tannya Singh.
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Baytown Birthday Celebration Marks City’s 60th Anniversary
Baytown will mark its 60th anniversary on January 24 with a cake at City Hall 2401 Market Street starting at 5 p.m. City manager Garry Brumback invites all residents to attend. The article notes Baytown’s early settlement in 1822 and the 1948 charter referendum establishing the city.
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Ashbel Smith
Goose Creek
Pelly
East Baytown
Anahuac Man Taylor Faces Prosecution In Kaufman County
Joe LaRive and District Attorney Mike Little say they have enough to prosecute Taylor for an alleged offense. Before Anahuac he worked for Kemp city government where he faced prior legal issues including a dismissed charge of unlawfully exercising control over more than 500 dollars in city property by the 422nd district court in Kaufman County.
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Kaufman County
Cowboy Bandit Nabbed After Two Bank Thefts
Ricky Dewayne Fraiier, 21, dubbed the cowboy bandit, was arrested Friday for two bank robberies in Highlands and Baytown weeks apart. He wore cowboy gear and claimed a bomb, first at Woodforest National Bank on Garth Road in December and then at Washington Mutual on Wallisville Road. Fraiier faces two counts of aggravated robbery and is set to appear in Harris County District Court 209th on February 12.
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Baytown Police log shows multiple burglaries across city
Between Saturday and Monday Baytown police investigated burglaries at Action Auto Sales on North Alexander Drive a residence on Galfway Drive and a home on Clyde Drive. Property stolen ranged from $100 to $800 with items including a camera DVDs a cell phone charger and a vehicle.
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Joe Bill Orton Remembered For Love Of Music And Sharing
Wanda Orton recalls Joe Bill Orton who fed his lifelong passion for music by collecting, sharing, and listening. He credited Rhythm Music Store for inspiring him with shelves of records and listening booths. Otis Baughman gave him Rhapsody in Blue as a high school gift, and before his death he mailed CDs to friends, urging them to play the music.
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Baytown
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