Alamo Transfer Ends DRT Texas Shrine Custody
Flags lowered and prayers in multiple languages marked the Daughters of the Republic of Texas handing the Alamo to the General Land Office after 110 years as its custodian. The ceremony featured period costumes, a bagpipe rendition of The Yellow Rose of Texas, and a final flag lowering with a Texas flag raised anew.
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San Antonio
Alamo
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
General Land Office of Texas
Texas
U.S
Baytown Police Beat Burglary and Theft Reports
Baytown police reports document burglaries and thefts across multiple blocks including Hartt Drive Amy Drive East Texas Avenue and Garth Road with items stolen or valued damages noted. Vehicle and tool thefts are listed along with electronics and consumables. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for tips.
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Amy Drive
East Texas Avenue
Taft Drive
Northwood Drive
Garth Road
Ward Road
West Pearce Avenue
Lorraine Drive
Market Street
Rollingbrook Drive
Lindberg Avenue
Baytown
Baytown Council OKs Annexations For 67 and 17 Acres
Baytown City Council approves first readings for annexing 67.27 acres east of North Main Street and 17 acres adjoining it to host a 911 center and potential park space. Public hearings held. second readings set for Aug. 13. Additional annexations include 18.75 acres near Old Cedar Bayou and 22 acres for a 337‑unit complex by Koudelka Acres. no action taken.
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Council
Old Cedar
80 Years Of Birthday Bond Between Charles And His Mom
Charles Houghton III celebrated his 80th birthday with his mother Dorothy, who was 16 when he was born. The two share a long, close relationship marked by friends mistaking Dorothy for his sister and their ongoing habit of greeting each other on birthdays over eight decades.
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Charles Houghton III
Dorothy Houghton
Charles
Oklahoma
Crosby
Dorothy
Galveston Beach
Chick
Charles Houghton Ili
A Touch of Class marks 30 years in Highlands hair styling
Salon owner Linda Martin and her three daughters began remodeling a former Uniroyal Tire shop in early 1985 turning it into A Touch of Class on 126 North Main Highlands. The shop has kept its homey atmosphere and stable staff for three decades with clients loyal as well as stylists who stay.
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Linda Martin
Martin
Sheena Herbert
Herbert
Paul O’banion
Joanne Dodds
Cassy Payne
Samantha Teel
Nadine Goodney
Baytown
Goodney
North Main
Highlands
Judy Donnelly
Baytown Firepay Dispute Over 26-Day Schedule
After a probationary meeting with City Manager Davis, firefighters argue the 26-day payroll system misaligns paydays and harms loans and home purchases. Union claims unilateral payroll changes violated bargaining agreement. mediation ongoing with no court date set.
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Patti Jett
Baytown
Karlis Anderson
Council
Anderson
Ron Bottoms
Medrano
Fire Department
Fireghters Union
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