Perry leans centrist in farewell address at Texas Capitol
In a departure from his Tea Party roots, Texas Governor Rick Perry urged bipartisanship and compromise during a joint Texas Legislature session. He hinted at a possible 2016 presidential bid while stressing room for differing voices and moving Texas forward. The speech coincided with new panels inviting private donors to shape public policy, sparking concerns about transparency and influence.
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ExxonMobil deal fuels Mont Belvieu growth plan
Mont Belvieu approves a Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive with ExxonMobil Corp to spur local employment and investment. The direct pay sales tax agreement allows collection on goods used in Exxon's North American Expansion project, with Exxon Mobil administering the program and receiving no proceeds. Taxes already received by the city stay with the city. the term runs across three ten year periods.
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Senior housing proposal for Mont Belvieu faces council questions
Mark Dana Corp proposed a 150 unit senior housing complex on Lakes of Champions Blvd and Eagle Drive on 7.96 acres at a cost of 15 to 20 million dollars. City Manager Bryan Easum said it will only proceed with agenda placement and two other council approvals. The council also approved the Midstream Office Park project near FM 565 with a first 24,000 square foot building to spur jobs and small business growth.
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Baytown Police Beat Stolen Hauler and Cars Recovered
An 18 foot car hauler was stolen between Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon in the 10 block of Ashleyville. A 2008 Ford Focus was stolen between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning in the 5300 block of Gayla Lane and recovered the same day. A vehicle was reported stolen Thursday in the 2300 block of Taft Circle and recovered near the intersection of Greenwood and Buchanan. A man was arrested Wednesday in the 2800 block of Decker for public intoxication possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of synthetic marijuana. Two men were arrested Wednesday in the 5400 block of Gayla for warrants and possession of an illicit synthetic drug. A woman was arrested Thursday in the 3900 block of Garth for possession of methamphetamines.
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Theft suspect fled drug store theft on Garth Road
Aman, in his late 40s, stole multiple items from a drug store in the 7200 block of Garth Road on Wednesday. He fled in a red 2007 Dodge Ram with plate CJB7025. Authorities note a forgery on Graham Street Tuesday, with about $314 in cash taken.
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Burglaries Reported Theft From Baytown Home
A Baytown resident reported a theft of a jack hammer from a storage shed in the 700 block of East Humble. The break occurred between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The victim suspects a friend of his niece, who also lives at the same address, was responsible.
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Baytown Police Log Shows 29 Offenses Across Two-Day Span
Baytown officers investigated 29 offenses from Wednesday to Thursday mornings including two assaults two auto thefts one burglary two forgery cases one theft 18 other arrests and three miscellaneous cases. Six vehicle accidents were also investigated. Police Beat comes from Baytown Police Department reports and interviews. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for felony information with anonymous tips via phone or text.
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