Baby born premature seeks care as Houston hospitals refuse
A 2-pound premature baby, born in Liberty then rushed toward Baytown, faced denial of admission at Houston area hospitals lacking space and facilities. Baytown Ambulance owner Navarre arranged a ground transfer to Scott & White Temple after a Dallas air service quoted a $2,600 fee. The infant’s baptism was requested by the family before transfer as discussions continued.
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Lynn Hughes
Scott & White Hospital
Temple
Houston
Baytown
Jess Navarre
Navarre
Christopher Lemley
Lemley
Houston Area
Temple Hospital
Liberty
Humana-Baytown Hospital
Humana Hospital
Humana- Baytown Hospital
Vexas Children's
Joan Sealy
Galveston
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Scott & White
Dallas
Terry Bolton
Gene Branscome
Rick Forns
J.p
Channelview Restitution Center to Close Aug 31
Harris County judges voted to not renew the Channelview Restitution Center lease amid strong organized opposition. The center, housed in a church building since February, costs about $6,000 monthly with $50,000 in improvements. Sixty percent of residents are felony offenders ordered to restitution. many may be moved to other centers or on probation.
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Bruce Guynn
Channelview
Harris County Adult Probation Department
Harris County
Jon Hughes
Thomas Callanan
Adult Probation Department
First Street
Missionary Baptist Church
Callanan
Texas Department of Corrections
Graystone Manor
Lite York
Eliza Johnson
Cullen Street
Houston
Little York
Cullen
Felon
Baytown school tax to rise under House Bill 2
Baytown School Board hears that implementing House Bill 72 would raise the district tax rate by 12.5 cents over two years from 43 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The first year would see a 3 cent increase, with the rest next year.
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Bruce Guynn
Johnny Clark
Baytown
Clark
Texas
Baytown School Board Reassigns Principals at Cedar Bayou and Highlands
Roy Boatman becomes principal at Cedar Bayou Junior School succeeding Armender Hayes who retired after 12 years with the district. Herman Boatman is reassigned. Jerry Roy is promoted to principal at Highlands Junior School, formerly Gentry Junior School assistant principal. Trustees discussed a new superintendent in closed session, offering the post to Jerome Bourgeois who declined. Fourteen new teachers were approved and several resignations were accepted including Batchelor Booth Caruthers Stechcap Lee Smith Wade.
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Herman Boatman
Cedar Bayou
Jerry Roy
Highlands
Baytown
Boatman
Armender Hayes
Roy
Gentry
Johnny Clark
Jill Batchelor
Harlem
TV commentators argue over arrogance claim
Two prominent TV commentators clashed when accused of arrogance. One protested saying they are not God, while the other retorted Speak for yourself in a terse exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Around Town Highlights From A Busy Month
A round up of assorted items includes Sami sharing Europe vacation plans, Lisa Villanueva startled by noise, Shana Marie Cummings admiring new jewelry, Mike Tilton earning praise, Marilyn Hirst noted as a friend, Randy Lyons seeking an apartment, Jay Hanggee retrieving an extension cord, June Morris receiving feedback, Barbara Potts wary of a repeated trick, Eileen Wallace starting the day with a smile, Gaylen Burrow camping with an electric fan, and Vince and Kaci Howell growing Siamese cucumbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sami
Europe
Lisa Villanueva
Shana Marie Cummings
Mike Tilton
Marilyn Hirst
Randy Lyons
Jay Hanggee
June Morris
Barbara Potts
Eileen Wallace
Gaylen Burrow
Vince
Kaci Howell
Baytown Weather Forecast Partial Clouds and Showers
Baytown area expects partly cloudy skies through Wednesday with a 30 percent chance of daytime showers. Temperatures range from a low in the 70s tonight to highs in the low 90s by midweek. Overnight and early week readings show a low of 81 and a high of 92 recorded from 8 a.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Chambers fire district head falls as county rejects vote
Chambers County official action ends plan for a rural fire prevention district after opposition from industry and communities. County Judge Alma Turner said funding the fire departments will be handled differently, while commissioners pursue other avenues to support volunteer fire and ambulance services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Byford
Chambers County
Alma Lois Turner
Anahuac
Monroe Kreuzer Jr
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Dickinson
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Pearce Street Journal
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Heen
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Me Bank
Goose Creek Motors
Lone Star Bank
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Alasandar
Market
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San Jacinto
Foic
Chambers Fire District
Precinct
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Precinct 2
Sid Desormeaux
Commoners Court
White Memorial Park
Cities of
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Cave
Tfincastri
Turner
Monthy
Houston Lighting & Power Co
Gulf OF Co
Mobay Chemical Corp
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Hl&p
Chambers ¢ County
Schayler
Smith Pont
Rod Talbot
Talbot
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Double Bayou
Pat McMahon
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