Police blotter reports anthrax hoax and street robbery
A shelter woman claimed anthrax exposure at San Jacinto Hospital but denied going there after police interview. Separately a man was mugged on Quail Hollow Drive when a black male with a broken bottle demanded his wallet, injuring his arms and fleeing. A counterfeit $50 bill linked to a pawnshop sale and a prior counterfeit $50 at a tire store is under investigation.
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San Jacinto Hospital
Quail Hollow Drive
Galveston
Baytown Police Log Sees 158 Calls In Week Span
Between 6 a.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Wednesday Baytown police handled 158 calls including four alarms four assaults five burglaries two criminal mischief reports eight disturbances one robbery one forgery two sexual assaults eight thefts two major accidents and four minor accidents.
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Baytown
Medical findings may prove imprisoned mom not guilty
Brandy Briggs, jailed for 17 years for injury to a child in Daniel Lemons death, may gain exoneration after Harris County pathologists and out of state doctors dispute the autopsy. Dr. Luis Sanchez testified he changed the report to rule out homicide, listing death as undetermined. The judge will weigh the evidence and refer to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for a final decision.
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Houston
Harris County
Luis Sanchez
Daniel Lemons
Brandy Briggs
Briggs
Lemons
Joseph Lemons
Mary Lou Kee
Sanchez
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Jimmy Kitchen
Patricia Moore
Moore
Charles Portz
Portz
Richard Anderson
Troy Cotton
Poriz
Security plan set for All-Star Game in Houston
Houston authorities will deploy mounted police, undercover officers, and chemical and radioactive detectors to safeguard fans at the All-Star Game and related events at Minute Maid Park. The plan, refined after the Super Bowl, aims for strong visible presence and smooth traffic and crowd management as about 40 000 fans attend.
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Houston
the Times
Martha Montalvo
Minute Maid Park
Montalvo
Baytown weighs storm water fees to meet federal rules
The city plans a general permit for storm water management with fair user fees based on impervious areas. Development seeks a fee system linked to service, exempting certain properties, to fund federal standards. A council vote favored raising funds toward higher management practice standards. The Baytown Water Authority reported 2003 contaminants data with no EPA violations.
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TCEQ
Baytown
Lester
Maximus Inc
Council
Little
Tion
Calvin Mundinger
Armando Martinez
Baytown Area
Martinez
EPA
BAWA
Sterling Municipal Library
Community programs aid housing and transport needs in Baytown area
Lanham highlights housing repairs and transportation gaps while Baytown Community Development assists with rehabilitation and senior taxi services. GCCSA provides housing counseling to low and moderate income families, with eligibility tied to income guidelines. Transportation for elderly and disabled runs countywide via GCCSA and related agencies. Contacts list three GCCSA service sites and the main Houston office with phone numbers.
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Lanham
Baytown
United States
Resi
GCCSA
Texas Federation of Housing Counselors
Association For Medical, Social Services
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Magnolia
Capitol
South
Houston
State St
Gulf Freeway
Texas
Directory highlights diverse worship options in Baytown area
Continued from Page 1A Directory promotes church messages to newcomers and worshippers. It includes congregation highlights pastors youth programs events and annual activities. Deadline to reserve space is Monday. For prices and design details contact Baytown Sun at 281-425-8036.
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Cash
Janie Halter
Baytown Sun
West Nile virus risk and symptoms guidance issued
The Harris County Health Department outlines West Nile virus circulation with low odds of severe illness from a single bite. Risk groups include those over 50 and immunocompromised individuals, with mild infections causing fever and swollen glands and severe cases including encephalitis or death. Symptoms appear 5 to 15 days after exposure. contact a physician if they occur. For information visit health websites or call 281-420-5384.
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Harris County Health Department
Harriscountyhealth.com
Cde.gov
Longtime Baytown car dealer Dutch Holland dies at 82
Dutch Holland 82 died after a long illness including Parkinsons and Alzheimers. He bought Lingo Olds in 1973, later known as Dutch Holland Oldsmobile, earning a reputation as a fair dealer who helped people buy cars. He served in WW II and studied at Texas A&M. Survived by wife Elizabeth, three children, grandchildren, sister and many nephews. Funeral 10 am at Navarre Chapel.
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Holland
Aggie
Hun
Lingo
Oldsmobile
North Main
David Evans
Texas A & M University
Kyle Field
Texas A&m
Evans
A&m
U.S. Army Air Corps
Bill Blake
Motors
Texas Avenue
Lingo Oldsmobile
Blake
Elizabeth Holland
Navarre Chapel
Billy Ice Tate
Baytown man charged with indecency with a child by contact
Broomas, a longtime Baytown resident with a Houston apartment known as the Freak Shack, faces a single charge of indecency with a child by contact for a 1999 alleged encounter with a 15 year old. Police say more charges could follow and his next court date is August 11.
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Broomas
Baytown
Richardson Lane
Houston
Montrose
Richmond, Avenue
Jack Street
Davies
Westheimer
Matt
Dexter
Lance Long
Long
Wayne Hill
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