Baytown's Growing Pains Drive Bond Push for Improvements
In a six part series Baytown Sun outlines how the city plans a new 10.8 million capital improvements program by 1975 to accommodate rapid growth. Officials cite population projections from the Houston Harris study and local committees that urge upgrades to water sewer roads and city facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Froneberger
le Corbusier
Baytown
EBC
Jack) Kimmons
J. Robert Barnes
Linus water crisis called inhuman by Cruz
State Rep. Laura Cruz of Houston called Linus water shortages inhumane and unhealthy and pledged to consult with the attorney general about possible action. He met with about 50 residents on Tuesday night and planned a county judge visit with a Linus delegation. A committee led by Clementi Munoz and Martin Hernandez will set the meeting with Judge Bill Elliott. Cruz will seek legal steps to ensure the Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1-A complies with obligations, while noting commissioner Ramsey’s claimed lack of involvement.
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Wanda Orton
Laura Cruz
Houston
Linus
Coxas
Crawford Marlin
Ruben Rocha
Cruz
Harris County
McNair
Bill Elliott
Clementi Munoz
Martin Hernandez
Mal
Classified Hours And Drug Committee Meeting Notice
The Sun's classified department opens 8 a.m. to noon Friday. The Illegal Drug Use Committee will meet in City Hall conference room at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Baytown Attorney Bill Darling chairs and invites interested persons to attend.
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SUN
City Hall
Baytown
Bill Darling
Around Town highlights and society notes from Baytown area
Ed Schiller is nominated for a safe driver award as the BaytownAround Town column lists local happenings. Connie Cueto and family plan a two week Atlanta vacation while Baytown Jaycees invite spouses to a wiener roast at Mc Collum Park. Community notices include club meetings, class registrations at Lee College and updates on local engagements and dinners.
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ED Schiller
Bobby
Margaret Nelson
Kathee Himel
Judy Burnet
Charles Rowlan
H. A. Brewer
Charles Antonini
Imelieht
Kenneth Arnold
Yvonne Kadjar
C. P. Burnet
Elton
Agnes Casey
Kemah
Mildred Oller
Clyde 1. Williams Jr
Clyde
Georgis Visi
Connie Cueto
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
TEC Director Backs Baytown Full-Time Employment Office
Homer Jackson of Houston TEC district director supports a full-time Baytown employment office and urges a survey to determine federal criteria compliance. If not approved, TEC will expand Pasadena staffing. current Baytown access through Pasadena creates hardship for residents and workers from U.S. Steel Bayport and NASA linked industries.
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Wanda Orton Homer Jackson
Houston
Texas Employment Commission
Baytown
Employment Commission
Jackson
TEC
U.S. Steel
Bayport
Hamble Oil and Refining Co
NASA
Chet Brooks
Pasadena
The
Time To Move Quickly On Baytown Water Woes
An editorial urges rapid action as Houston water problems rise. Baytown faces drought pressures though not yet in shortage. Mayor Welch has rationed lawn sprinkling to conserve dwindling supplies while aging pipes threaten reliability. City officials seek bond funding to fund urgent distribution system upgrades, and The Baytown Sun backs swift council action.
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Baytown
Houston
Louie Welch
Baytown Sun
County District Won't Commit Hospital Funds Until Criteria Set
The Harris County Hospital District will not commit $47,000 in budgeted funds for Baytown health clinics until its satellite clinic committee receives written criteria for clinics from its medical consultant Dr. Carlos Vallbona. Don Horn, a committee member, said the panel awaits the criteria before reconvening community groups to decide between San Jacinto Methodist Hospital’s charity outpatient clinic and the Baytown Health League proposal. San Jacinto seeks a decision by Thursday. the Health League asks for July 14 amid Community Chest hearings.
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Johnella Boynton
Harris County Hospital
Baytown
Don Horn
Satelite
Horn
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Baytown Health League
San Jacinto
Hospital District Board
The
Health League
Community Chest
Baytown Sun
Satellite Clinic
Hospital District Board of Managers
Carlos Vallbona
Glen Walker
Fiora
Weather, Tides: Clear to partly cloudy heat through Thursday
Weather outlook calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and continued heat through Thursday. Temperature range expected Wednesday from the mid 70s to upper 90s. Morgan's Point forecast shows high temperatures around 3:43 a.m. and 7:55 p.m. with lows at 6:43 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan's Point Des
Highlands Now Home Free Baytown Houston Boundary Pact
Baytown and Houston reach a mutual boundary agreement that defines extraterritorial jurisdiction on the east side of the San Jacinto River from old Highway 90 to the Ship Channel and down to Galveston Bay. Highlands stays with Baytown, preventing Houston annexation and clarifying overlapping claims.
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Highlands
Houston
Baytown
Ross Wilhite
San Jacinto River
Houston Ship Channel
Galveston Bay
Wilhite
Ship Channel
Lynchburg
Barrett Station
Crosby
Beach City
Wilhile
Bird bath theft jolts Baytown resident
J C Sheffield of 901 Woodlawn reported to Baytown Police Tuesday that a hefty bird bath was stolen from his yard after a vacation. Officer R G Craig investigated, noting the only wingless bird in Baytown capable of such a heist. The loss was estimated at 75 dollars.
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J.C. Sheffield
Woodlawn
Baytown
R. G. Craig
Dance Benefit at Moose Lodge in Main Street
A benefit dance at the Moose Lodge 15 W. Main runs from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday. Members and guests are invited, with a $1 per person donation at the door.
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Moose Lodge
Abandoned Cars Complaints Headache for Baytown Police
Baytown police face growing problems with abandoned junk cars cluttering neighborhoods and delaying removal. In June 67 complaints arrived, with storage at a West Main Goose Creek lot lacking night security and adequate staffing. Vehicles can be held 96 days, with owners sought through Texas DPS. If unclaimed after 90 days, cars are auctioned after 15 days of newspaper notice.
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Ron Lennard
Baytown
West Main
Goose Creek
R. H. ‘Turner
Turner
Texas Department of Public Safety
J. B. le Fevre
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