Community funday and raffle fundraiser headline Baytown weekend
Cream live music and family fun day planned by the Baytown Downtown Association runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Wilkenfeld Furniture South Main Street Texas Avenue with $3 plates, 50 cent drinks, and $1 ice cream. Crosby VFW Post 9761 raffles a 2004 Harley with $100 tickets, second prize a $1,000 TV, third a $500 computer. Drawing 5 p.m. Sunday at Crosby Knights of Columbus Hall. Call 281-328-7173 or 281-324-7086.
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Beach City to Host Hurricane Preparedness Meeting
Beach City will host a hurricane preparedness meeting at the Beach City Community Building at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Charles Roeseler of the National Weather Service will discuss tropical system development and hazards, with tips to stay safe. The one hour session includes time for questions. Call 281-383-3180 for details.
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Community Blood Drive at San Jac Garth Campus
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and San Jacinto Methodist Hospital host a blood drive on Wednesday to replenish supplies after the July 4 holiday. Donors with Group C and B are urged to give. Appointments can be made by calling 281-420-8660, with donation hours 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Classrooms A and B, 4401 Garth Road.
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San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Robin Davidson
Gail Lumus
San Jacinto
Gulf Coast
Public Hearing Sought by Gulf Coast Agency on July 9
Gulf Coast Community Services Association will host a public hearing from 9 to 11 a.m. July 9 at the J. D. Walker Multi-Service Center on 7613 Wade Road to hear community concerns on crime drugs dropout rates teen pregnancy and Medicare. The nonprofit offers literacy education GED programs ESL Head Start mortgage aid home repairs food and clothing. Contact 713-393-4700.
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Mont Belvieu approves audit for Eagle Pointer Golf Course
City council hires San Diego firm Medallion Golf Management to perform a performance audit of Eagle Pointer Golf Course. Consultants Addis II and Walter will advise on transition, marketing, operations, and staffing for up to $500 daily, with fees capped and travel billed. The move follows ongoing controversy over Strong Sports Management Inc. and prior open records disputes over salary data.
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Addis
Walter
Bryan Easum
Nick Dixon
Dixon
Strong Sports Management Inc
SSMI
Evergreen Golf Ltd
Golf
Jeff Strong
Mary Green
Texas Attorney General
Baytown Sun
14Th Court of Appeals
Carroll E.willborn Jr
SSML
July Fourth Closings Across Baytown Area
Government and other offices closed Monday for independence day. City of Baytown excludes emergency responders and will reopen Tuesday. Public works says garbage collection not affected. Harris and Chambers counties close Monday, reopen Tuesday. Sterling Municipal Library Baytown closed Saturday and Monday. USPS offices, The Baytown Sun, and banks closed Monday, resume Tuesday.
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Gas prices steady as Texas averages rise
Gas prices show a Texas average of 1.79 dollars per gallon on Thursday, up from 1.39 last year. Nationally the average is 1.90, with Dallas at 1.83 and Corpus Christi at 1.70. Baytown, Houston, and Beaumont report similar levels as prices peak earlier this year.
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Barbers Hill Says Farewell to Tim Sonnenberg
Barbers Hill ISD bids farewell to superintendent Tim Sonnenberg after six years of growth and change. Wayne Rotan from Forsan ISD will succeed him, advancing plans for continued growth, staff quality, and strong finances as the district transitions leadership.
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Caria Rabalais
Sonnenberg
Barbers Hill
Benny May
Gayle Woodall
Lyle Malechek
Tim
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Cindy Price
Ing
Gatesville
Wayne Rotan
Forsan Isd
Midland
Rotan
Dr. Sonnenberg
Exxon Mobil expands security at Baytown refinery
Exxon Mobil says it took stronger security steps at the Baytown refinery after DHS discussions. Weekend actions include vehicle searches gate closures and more security personnel inside and outside the facility. Baytown police will guard entrances and patrol the perimeter while non employees are barred from entry. FBI notes no specific threat but cites an ongoing risk ahead of Election Day.
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Baytown
FBI
Bob Doguim
U.S
Coast Guard tightens port security for Houston Galveston
The Coast Guard plans to board every foreign flagged vessel lacking paperwork at Houston Galveston to enforce new security rules. Captain Kaset of the Marine Safety Office notes the impact of intensified inspections since April, with a symbolic Tuesday deadline and steady industry compliance efforts. Congressman Lampson supports stronger security while urging broader international shipping oversight to reduce dependence on foreign flagged vessels.
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Marine Safety Office
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Andy Kendrick
Houston- Galveston
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U.S
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D-Beaumont
House Transportation Committee
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