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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 2016
Page
1
City officials report Baytown now exceeds 80,000 residents and rising, based on 2010 census data. The 1980 census listed 59,800 people, a 7.6 percent rise to 72,176 by 2010, with projections suggesting growth toward 90,254 by 2020, signaling a booming trend.
Harris County population nears 4.7 million with 63 percent growth since 1990 as Baytown rises to 80,172 people in 2015. Officials credit pre-industry expansion trends, job-growth from ExxonMobil and Chevron Phillips petrochemical projects, healthcare expansion, plus I-10 and Highway 99 access and attractive housing in ZIP codes 77520 21 22 and 23. ExxonMobil builds an ethane cracker at Baytown Olefins. Chevron Phillips Gulf Coast project adds large ethane crackers and polyethylene facilities with 400 long-term jobs and 10,000 construction roles, Cedar Bayou plant among sites. TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park reinvests $22 million in an 11,000-acre expansion.
The article on Page 5 details an early wake-up routine designed to beat summer heat. It outlines timing, routines, and potential health or productivity benefits for readers adapting to hot conditions.
Clint Stoerner, former Baytown Lee quarterback and Arkansas starter, has renewed his SEC Network contract as an analyst. He will host three game preview shows focusing on Arkansas, Auburn, and Kentucky, filmed over the last two weekends of August, and emphasizes impartial commentary despite Razorbacks ties.
The City of Baytown hosts the 4th Annual Better Homes Expo on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St. The free event connects residents with businesses, contractors, and agencies offering education on fair housing, home ownership paths, safety, hurricane prep, and financial guidance with activities and vendor sessions.
Baytown Councilman Mercedes Renteria was among early filers for another term in District 3 as Chris Presley also seeks re election in District 2. Brandon Capetillo will not run for District 3, and Spencer Carnes and Charles Johnson file for the seat. Renteria, in service 14 years, vows to continue amid economic development including two new Kroger stores and San Jacinto College expansion.
A new Marshalls relocates from San Jacinto Mall to 6345 Garth Road Baytown with a 22,000 square foot space and an in-store boutique The Cube. Grand opening is set for 8 a.m. Thursday August 4 as Richard Sherr Marshalls president promises fresh weekly merchandise.
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