EPA delays San Jacinto Waste Pits remedy date again
The EPA pushed back its planned July 28 announcement on the San Jacinto Waste Pits to late summer. Spokesman David Gray cited schedule updates and ongoing work, while Jacquelyn Young of the San Jacinto River Coalition urged patience as the project remains ahead of the original December timeline. SEE PITS PAGE 8
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Baytown Sun Opinion: Weekly Survey Prompt
The Baytown Sun invites readers to participate in its weekly Opinion page survey published online. Readers are encouraged to visit www.baytownsun.com to submit responses and share perspectives on current topics.
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Presidents pay tribute to slain Dallas officers
President Barack Obama appealed for open hearts and new empathy amid a week of violence and protests while honoring Dallas police officers killed by a man seeking vengeance. He spoke beside five empty chairs representing the fallen, flanked by diverse police and officials including Police Chief David Brown and former President George W. Bush.
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Baytown Police Attend Dallas Memorial Service
In a memorial service for Dallas police officers, Baytown Police Chief Keith Dougherty and five other Baytown officers attended the interfaith service. Detective Aaron Crowell, head of the Baytown Municipal Police Association, said officers represented the department and honor guard to support Dallas area law enforcement amid grief. Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman and multiple command staff members also attended by invitation. Mark Fleming
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Mont Belvieu Discusses Texting Driving Ordinance
Mont Belvieu City Council moved toward a texting and driving fineable offense after a staff review of Deer Park and Barbers Hill ISD policies. High school intern Blake Lee cited a hands free rule, while concerns about enforcement, public notice, and signage were raised. The council also discussed updating impact fees and noting Baytown’s outdated fees.
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Appeals court nullifies bay oyster lease in Galveston Bay
The Third Texas Court of Appeals held the Chambers Liberty Counties Navigation District lacked authority to issue a 23 000 acre submerged land lease in Galveston Bay to STORM in 2014. The ruling preserves most of a trial decision while allowing suits against district commissioners in their official capacities.
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Barrett Civic League Homecoming Sparks Joy at Barrett Station
June Brown hugs Chlove Matthews at Barrett Station Civic League annual homecoming festival. The group announces a Soul Production play at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Barrett Community Center with details online.
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