Alfaro seeks re election as Baytown mayor
Mayor Pete Alfaro formally announces a bid for re election on May 4, citing two decades in office since 1993. He faces challengers David Evans and former police chief Charles Shaffer, with Shaffer having resigned as chief in November to run. Campaign funds show Alfaro at zero, Evans with 335 and Shaffer at 41120 as of the latest reports. Shaffer previously led Baytown Police for nine years and 31 total years with the department.
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Signs in Baytown urge defeat of CCPD extension
Baytown residents woke to banners calling No to CCPD Vote Now Vote Early. CLUB a coalition of about 150 small business owners and citizens says the group opposes higher taxes to fund the Crime Control and Prevention District. CLUB member James says voters are being told an untrue story.
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Baytown Crime District debate focus and past funding
Interim Police Chief Byron Jones answers questions about the Crime Control and Prevention District election as Baytown residents revisit the half cent sales tax. A Baytown group urges yes vote while noting the 1998 district funded a courthouse jail and police training facility, plus officers and equipment, with funds now maxed across services.
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Goose Creek approves Lone Star building purchases in Baytown
Goose Creek ISD spends over 3.2 million to acquire two buildings for a new central office, bus bar, and maintenance yard. On Feb 16, the district bought the Lone Star building for 1.4 million and the Ron Craft auto dealership for 1.85 million, both from the general fund with hoped bond fund reimbursement. Tenant Guaranty Insurance may remain two years more, delaying remodeling plans, while indoor sprinklers and code upgrades are readied.
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Baytown Sun seeks nominations for Citizen of the Year
Readers are invited to nominate someone for the Citizen of the Year and ten Unsung Heroes. Include the nomination reason. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Friday with a reception planned for Friday, March 8. Drop off at 1301 Memorial Drive or mail to PO Box 90, Baytown, Texas 77522.
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Lottery Saturday Drawings and Numbers
Lotto drawing results show 4 2 19 22 25 53 with four digits. Pick 3 draws 7 6 7. No further context or entities provided.
Widespread Baytown road work plans across Chambers County
Baytown and Chambers County will start broad rehabilitation and repair projects this year, administered by each entity’s engineering offices. Harris County Public Infrastructure will begin or finalize funded designs. Baytown’s $20 million bond backs street improvements. a Furgo-BRE led street evaluation is underway to prioritize projects. Two ground projects include Rollingbrook sidewalk construction funded by the Municipal Development District and West Main Street reconstruction.
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