Historic Oak Tree Targeted In Formosan Termite Battle
The fight to save the Oak Tree on Texas Avenue continues as Dow AgroSciences bait traps are placed to kill Formosan termites. Texas A&M and Texas Forest Service experts diagnose the pest and plan foam injections after extermination. City officials expect a median expansion to proceed post recovery, with the tree lighting as a future feature. Residents urged to watch for termite colonies and consult pest control.
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Texas Avenue
Dow AgroSciences
Texas A&m
Texas Forest Service
Scott Johnson
Baytown Parks and Recreation Board
Johnson
Scott Sheley
Sheley
Houston
Downtown Master Plan could split funding for Baytown project
Baytown officials and the school board discuss phased work for the Downtown Master Plan as total cost estimates reach 10 to 11 million dollars. A Texas Avenue phase seeks 1 million, with only 700 thousand approved, prompting a potential increase in city funding to 200 thousand next year if federal funds rise. Public hearings will follow a TxDOT draft contract outlining costs and work scope. Mayor DonCarlos backs a demonstration block to showcase improvements to streets, sidewalks, and benches.
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Jackson
Green
Texas Avenue
Kitty Allen
Texas Department of Transportation
Stephen DonCarlos
Baytown
Family seeks help after June fire destroys home
After a June 30 blaze, 66 year old Jewel Lindsey and her 14 year old grandson share a three bedroom trailer with relatives including a 20 year old granddaughter away at times. Lindsey on a fixed income needs funds to rebuild and is seeking contractors or donors to assist. Francine Etheridge can be reached at 832 863 8369 to help coordinate aid.
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Lindsey
Richard
Habitat For Humanity
Francine Etheridge
Robbery at Tanglewood Drive Ends With Stolen Wallet
An 18-year-old was robbed at gunpoint in the 200 block of Tanglewood Drive at 11:50 a.m. after a black male forced entry. The thief took a wallet, cell phone and $60. A female with outstanding warrants was arrested in the 4600 block of Village Main at 4:42 p.m. after falsely identifying herself during a disturbance report. she faced charges including stop sign violation speeding and theft.
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Tanglewood Drive
Village Main
Regents weigh arts center costs and Rundell Hall fate
Lee College regents review a master plan with a potential 28 million price tag covering the arts center, McNulty Haddock Annex renovation, Moser Hall, and a one stop student service shop. Vine of debate centers on funding via revenue bonds and the Rundell Hall options including repurposing, rebuilding, or demolition.
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Lee College
Regents
McNulty Haddock
Sears
Texas Avenue
Moser Hall
Mark Himsel
Martha Ellis
Interstate 10
North Main Street
Rundell Hall
Kirkey
Housing board weighs turn around with HUD help
Dan Rodriguez of HUD told Houston area officials that the housing authority has strong potential but many problems. He outlined regular financial reports and documents for board review while the new BHA members sought audit, legal, and contract details. They planned a workshop before the Jan 20 meeting to digest issues and begin reform.
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BHA
Jason Walton
Dan Rodriguez
HUD
Houston
Deborah Alexander
Rodriguez
Eiland
Walton
Authority
Andrew Johnson
Decker Drive
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Methodist System
Greyhorse Group
Tiller
Archia Courts
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Forest View Apartments
Wallace
Parking lot dog-napping near appliance store
A 63 year old man reported his rottweiler and brief case were stolen from his unattended motor home parked in front of an appliance store in the 800 block of North Main on Friday morning.
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North Main
Baytown Police logs 166 calls in 24 hours
Between 6 a.m. June 7 and 6 a.m. June 8, Baytown Police responded to 166 calls. Alarms, assaults, auto thefts, burglaries, criminal mischief, disturbances, forgeries, robberies, a shot fired, thefts, and multiple traffic accidents were reported including six major and six minor crashes.
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Baytown
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Baytown Sun
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Monay Texas
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Pete Alfaro
Board of Regents
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