Baytown July Fourth Festivities Close City Offices
City of Baytown hosts Independence Day events at Bicentennial Park with concerts from David Glenn to John Michael Montgomery and a fireworks show. City offices, libraries, and certain centers close for the holiday while emergency services and trash collection continue. other venues remain open. Anahuac and Crosby also plan fireworks and family activities on Saturday.
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Liberty Fourth Of July Observance At Municipal Park
City offices in Liberty close Friday for Independence Day as a 7 p.m. program at Municipal Park features bands and speakers and fireworks. Mont Belvieu hosts a separate Fourth celebration at City Hall Complex starting 4 p.m. with activities, art display, washers, demonstrations, music by the Rocking Relics and dusk fireworks. Metro Houston bus routes run Friday. Harris County and state offices close. U.S. Post Office hours shortened Friday and Saturday. Houston’s Eleanor Tinsley Park festival runs 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a major fireworks display and a Clay Walker performance.
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Crosby Fourth of July Celebration at Crosby Fairgrounds
Crosby shows a Fourth of July program at Crosby Fairgrounds 14020 FM 2100 Road with a parade starting 10 a.m. at Crosby High School, 4 to 8 p.m. kids activities and veterans celebration featuring races, games, train ride, moon walk and prizes, followed by fireworks. Crosby Church hosts additional events.
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Baytown officer saves driver from fiery crash
Baytown Police Officer Robert Parker risked his life to free a 29 year old driver after a tan Pontiac van, speeding over 100 mph on Interstate 10, crashed and caught fire. Parker declined a pursuit after dropping three prisoners at Harris County Jail, focusing on bystander safety. Lt. Eric Freed commented on the risk and the decision not to pursue.
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Baytown entertainer edges into acting with film role
Mean Gene Kelton, Baytown blues rock guitarist and singer, signs on to co star in a full length movie to shoot in Baytown after July Fourth. The Mississippi native and longtime local performer has shaped a career around Baytown stages and benefit shows, while preparing for the shift from stage to screen.
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Buses Run On July Fourth Amid Baytown Festivities
Baytown residents can ride the Baytown Circulator today despite the holiday. David Jones of Harris County Transit notes the extra shopping day benefits riders and local businesses as ridership trends stay up. The service operates 7 am to 6 pm on weekdays and plans a new third route that adds east Baytown coverage with ARRA funds supporting bus route expansion and shelters.
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