Johnson named mayor pro tem by city council
The city council selected Charles Johnson as mayor pro tem at the regular meeting, replacing Bob Hoskins who sought excusal. Laura Alvarado had been acting mayor pro tem since January. Johnson will serve until December 31.
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Four airlifted after crash. one child died
Guerra and her family were in a crash that left a 5-year-old dead and Guerra in critical condition. A 24-year-old passenger and a 37-year-old driver from the other vehicle survived, awaiting further updates. Investigators from Baytown police and the District Attorney's Vehicular Assault Team continued probing possible narcotics influence.
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Baytown Sees Unemployment Rise In Regional Report
Baytown records a 0.2 percent unemployment rise to 23.7 percent, the region’s highest. Gulf Coast economist Parker Harvey notes the pattern is longstanding, with Baytown’s rate topping 83 percent of monthly reports over 30 years. Local officials cite preliminary job-claim totals and sector shifts as recovery signs emerge.
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Cap in Place Push Tied to Waste Pit Controversy
Medcalf notes uncertainty over backers of cap in place campaigns run by Keep It Capped and SJCAP San Jacinto Citizens against Pollution. Waste Management acknowledged funding the efforts in federal court filings as the cleanup parties press plans tied to the I 10 bridge replacement and potential 2025 start for new construction.
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Homeless man assaults man in sandwich shop
A man described as homeless and white with a beard assaulted another customer at Schlotzky's in the 4000 block of Garth Road around 11 a.m. Thursday after an attempted food gift. The victim said the assailant shoved him, dropped the food, and left on a bicycle. Police also investigated a later incident when a resident reported 18 to 20 year olds arriving at 11 p.m. Thursday. a man armed with a knife confronted the residents, a metal pole was taken, and suspects fled.
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Woman shot in arm in accidental apartment incident
A woman was brought to the emergency room about 4 30 p m Wednesday with a gunshot wound to the arm. Police confirmed her account that the shooting was accidental. It happened in an apartment on West Baker Road.
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Multiple thefts reported around Garth Road area
Burglaries and thefts reported across several blocks. Items stolen include computer equipment from a business on Garth Road, nail guns and batteries from a vehicle on Ammons Street, electronics from a Northwood Drive vehicle, lawn equipment on Cedar Bayou Road, and about 1500 dollars from a business on Garth Road. A red 2002 Ford F350 with Texas plate MKL606 was reported stolen on Garth Road. A wallet was taken by a pickpocket at a Garth Road business.
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