Bayland Island sale plan eyed for Baytown
Baytown officials unveiled two bid options for Bayland Island, a city property that once housed Ninfa's and Boardwalk Grill. Option one would sell only the restaurant facility and a 40 year ground lease with a $100000 minimum bid. Option two would sell the island and marina with a $3700000 minimum bid. Councilman Murray warned bids may fail if prices are too high. The city must settle about $3800000 in debts before selling.
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Gratuity Economics Reflects Baytown Service Wages
A Baytown survey of food service workers shows tips remain a major income source and are influenced by the economy. Despite fewer diners since the downturn, wait staff still receive similar tipping levels, with the 2001 mean hourly wage for restaurant waiters and waitresses cited from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Baytown Sees Unemployment Rise Echoing State Trend
Baytown reports a 7.8 percent unemployment rate up from 6.9 percent as May figures show 2,986 unemployed of 35,498 employed residents. Economist Robert Crawley notes local trends follow Houston and Harris County, where unemployment climbs reflect statewide increases. Mike Shields of the Economic Development Foundation attributes Baytown’s moves to regional patterns. Beth Gullett reports.
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Crazy Hat Day Honors HOBY Winners At Kiwanis Meet
Baytown Kiwanis Club hosted Crazy Hat Day to meet Hugh ONeill Brian Youth Leadership awardees from Ross S Sterling Robert E Lee and Barbers Hill high schools. Kristen Smith Sigifredo Enciso and Robert Ashley attended the Houston conference and will be juniors next year.
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Tropical Storm Claudette strengthens near Yucatan coast
Tropical Storm Claudette strengthens while moving toward Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. AP reports tourists on beaches as the storm nears Cancun, with further weather updates promised on page 5A.
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Baytown Council Delays Grants for Hazardous Cleanup
Baytown officials again tabled acceptance of $750000 in grants for hazardous materials cleanup amid missing specifics. The Houston Galveston Area Council $500000 regional plan and $250000 local grant hinge on Homeland Security terms still unsettled, delaying a decision.
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