Baytown Sues Firefighter Over Cancer Treatment Costs
The City of Baytown is suing firefighter Patrick Mahoney to avoid paying for thyroid cancer treatment. Mahoney, a 16-year veteran, says the city has not covered medical bills despite court orders and contends the suit hinges on the state agency’s stance on cancer coverage. The city claims it retains the right to appeal the agency decision as Mahoney continues to receive benefits pending the appeal.
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Drone tech and law enforcement use in community security
A SunNews lifestyle feature explores how drone technology is advancing policing and public safety. It examines legal frameworks, privacy concerns, and case examples of patrols, rescue missions, and traffic monitoring by municipal agencies and departments.
High schools lead the way in trash off in Baytown
Students from area high schools joined Keep Baytown Beautiful for the second annual Talkin' Trash the Sequel on Saturday. At sites at Robert E. Lee Ross S. Sterling and Goose Creek Memorial high schools they collected over 100 cubic yards of trash led by student athletes.
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Borusan Mannesmann CEO bets on tariff waiver reversal
Borusan Mannesmann CEO Joel Johnson remains confident the Commerce Department will reverse its denial of a two year tariff exemption for 135000 metric tons per year of green steel tubing from Turkey. The Baytown Texas plant would otherwise face higher material costs and delays to a 50 to 75 million factory expansion that could create about 170 jobs. The company filed 19 requests seeking relief from a 25 percent steel tariff.
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Mayor and Charter Changes on Baytown Ballot
Baytown voters face general and special elections on November 6 to choose a new mayor, decide on charter changes and a sales tax measure. Stephen DonCarlos will not seek another term, opening the field for Brandon Capetillo who announced his candidacy after the mayor’s announcement. Filing opens July 23.
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