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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2012
Page
1
Goose Creek Independent School District plans a larger video board for Stallworth Stadium to debut at the first game of the season. The project aims to enhance game-day presentation and fan experience with improved visuals and scoreboard capabilities.
Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown trades accusations with neighbor HPP Corporation over an air quality permit to recycle industrial waste. Royal Purple's Seth Angel says HPP hides its core waste disposal, while HPP manager Mark Briggs accuses rivals of fear-driven opposition. Century Materials ownership links nearby operations.
In a brief reference on page 5A the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is cited regarding a waste category in relation to an industrial permit. Details are limited in the fragment, but the discussion centers on regulatory waste handling within the permit framework.
Celebrations across Baytown begin with a city concert on Tuesday and the Heat Wave five mile run as July 4 activities start early. The annual parade will travel from Lee High School along Lee Drive, ending between Bicentennial Park and Lee College, showcasing community pride and patriotism.
STAFF REPORTS note possession or use of fireworks within Baytown city limits is illegal and punishable by a up to 2000 dollar fine. Vendors outside city limits may sell them and residents often bring them home. Public safety tips urge keeping children away and maintaining a safe distance during Fourth of July celebrations.
Entries are invited for The Baytown Sun Pet Contest with three categories cutest best dressed and best pose. Submit online at baytownsun.com or mail to P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522 or drop off at the Baytown office. Top five in each category will be published July 15 for public voting. winners receive prizes.
City offices including City Hall Public Works and Utility Billing will be closed Wednesday July 4 in observance of the 4th of July. They will reopen Thursday July 5. Emergency services and residential trash and curbside recycling collection operate as usual. Street and utility crews will be on stand by.
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett told Highlands Rotarians at United Methodist Church that a year with 20 hurricanes that miss the upper Texas coast would be good, but one striking Houston would make it bad. He cited Hurricane Ike lessons, noting neighbor helping neighbor as the biggest difference compared with other areas.
The Sun captured two recognitions in the 2012 Texas Better Newspaper Contest by the Texas Press Association at the Newspaper Executive's Retreat in San Antonio on June 23. Photographer Albert Villegas won fourth place for featured photo with images titled Vietnam wall and We remember, while Advertising earned fourth place for advertisement design in the K&T ad segment. The Sun competed in the daily newspapers category with a 7,000 to 99,999 circulation as 169 newspapers submitted 1,703 entries.
Rescue workers recovered the body of a man in his early 20s who disappeared Monday while swimming with friends at the San Jacinto River near Crosby, after about four hours of search. A Marina and Park witness group reported the incident and called 911. The victim's identity had not been released at press time.
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