Residents clash over dirt from flood project on John Martin Road
Dozens of dump trucks haul dirt from a Goose Creek detention basin project by Harris County Flood Control District, Elevating property and shifting flood risk. Neighbor Thomas Winters says dirt spreads within three miles and raises questions about permits and legality as officials pursue illegal uplifts.
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John Martin Road
Thomas Winters
Harris County Flood Control District
HCFCD
Goose Creek
The
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AG rules Tiki Bay poker tournaments legal for prizes
Texas AG Greg Abbott issued an opinion allowing non premises alcohol permit holders to host poker events where participants do not risk money or anything of value for prizes. Tiki Bay Bar & Grill in Baytown plans weekly Texas Hold em tournaments with no buy in no cash prize and no side bets.
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Baytown Sun
Ryan Culver
Hannah-Gayle Tillman
Karen Lawrence
Tiki Bay Bar & Grill
Bayland Island
Tiki Bay
Greg Abbott
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Baytown
Abbott
Jack Adcox
Kevin Lee
City Seeks Public Input on Unified Land Development Code
Baytown invites residents to share input on the first unified land development code as part of the comprehensive plan update. Consultants will be at the Baytown Chamber of Commerce 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, with Greg Stubbs coordinating time slots by calling 281-420-5394.
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Baytown
Greg Stubbs
Stubbs
Gary Mitchell
Wilbur Smith Associates
Unified Land Development
Barrett Station Homecoming Parade Returns Despite Rain
Barrett Station celebrated its 19th annual homecoming with a parade that dodged rain worries. Willie B. Goodlow praised faith and community planning as riders on Appaloosa Sugar Ray and participants from Crosby school district and Mt. Rose Church joined the procession. About a dozen horse riders, law enforcement riders, and multiple on four wheelers and bikes took part as spectators enjoyed a festive event.
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Barrett Station
Willie B. Goodlow
Ing
Goodlow
Renea Rector
Sugar Ray
Rector
Goose Creek School District
Crosby School District
Mt. Rose Church of God In Christ
Baytown Sun
Mason Rankin
Chris Landry
True Grit Trail Ride
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