Alcohol and tragedy mark fatal boat accidents in Baytown area
Two fatal boating crashes highlight alcohol's danger on water. The July 28 wreck on the San Jacinto River killed 33 year old Luis Gonzalez after the boat hit a bulkhead. Driver Galan Ruiz faces murder and intoxication assault charges. a June 23 collision near Hugo Park claimed four lives and injured others, with victims including Baytown residents and a Beach City man. Investigators continue with forensics as the cases unfold.
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Harris County
Hugo Park
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Baytown
Laura Grant
Zachary Jackson Miles
Beach
Church readies for clothing give away in community drive
A local church prepares a clothing give away on the church grounds. Volunteers organize distribution, aiming to assist families in need and promote neighborhood support with donations from parishioners and partners.
Bible Verse From Thessalonians 5 23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely and may your whole spirit soul and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ as stated in 1 Thessalonians 5 23.
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Two Baytown council members seek re election in 2019 race
Chris Presley and Charles Johnson confirm plans to run for three year terms. District 1’s Laura Alvarado has not replied. Presley says he will run again but that this should be his final race, citing progress in downtown redevelopment and street improvements. Johnson highlights tax relief and opposition to a Baker Road tank farm and looks to San Jacinto Boulevard, mall reconstruction, and Bayway redevelopment to shape the north end.
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Chris Presley
Charles Johnson
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Laura Alvarado
Baytown Sun
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Presley
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Oak Addition
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Two Suspects Arrested in Baytown Cell Tower Burglary
In Chambers County, a 5:30 a.m. call to a Verizon Wireless tower on FM 565 led to the arrest of Jesse James Newman, 40, and Julie Pepper Napier, 47, of Highlands. Deputies found burglary tools and detained them without incident, transporting them to the Chambers County Jail. Multiple tower burglaries have occurred in the area in recent days. Police name Sheriff Brian Hawthorne and investigators Capt. John Leger, Deputy Braedon Boznango, and Corporal Cornelius Roundtree as responding officers.
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Baytown
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Hawthorne
Braedon Boznango
Cornelius Roundtree
Baytown Symphony Orchestra Survives Funding Crisis
The Baytown Symphony Orchestra faced a tight funding season but ended 51st year with community support. Founder David Corder likened the ship sinking, yet local donors and groups kept the season afloat as the BSO board credited numerous contributors in a letter to readers.
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Baytown Area Orchestra
Talking Trash Trilogy kicks off Baytown cleanup rivalry
Keep Baytown Beautiful launches a third annual trash battle among Robert E. Lee, Ross S. Sterling, and Goose Creek Memorial high schools. The July 20 event runs at three drop points including Robert E. Lee High School and Ross S. Sterling, aiming to crown Baytown's trash-collection champion.
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Ross S. Sterling
Goose Creek Memorial High Schools
Baytown
KBB
Scott Sheley
Robert E. Lee High School
Market Street
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