Taft Circle complex in Baytown remains abandoned
Neighbors describe the Taft Circle Apartments as derelict since 2000 with residents leaving in 2001 after health department rulings. The 11 building red brick complex is boarded and fenced but accessible from inside, hosting raccoons fleas rodents and occasional stray dogs, raising safety and ownership disputes as city officials say little can be done.
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Interstate 10 frontage road project begins
Work began Tuesday on a yearlong $5.8 million project to improve the Interstate 10 frontage roads from John Martin to Sjolander roads. Texas DPS official Frank Mayfield says deterioration from heavy truck traffic necessitated milling one lane at a time with both directions completed. Concrete replaces asphalt at Garth Road. signals at John Martin, Garth, North Main and Sjolander will use VIVIDS video sensing to adjust light timing.
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Officials urge early storm planning for Gulf coast
Baytown officials urge residents to prepare as the Atlantic hurricane season opens and storms threaten the coast. Fire Marshal Bernard Olive recalls Carla and details past damage along Baytown shores, noting tides, a wiped out causeway, and flooding in usual spots.
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Kids with a Cause honors SFA teacher Joyce Westerman
Stephen F. Austin Elementary second graders raise funds for the American Cancer Society in memory of Joyce Westerman who died after a cancer battle. The group has reached 800 toward a 1000 goal by waiting tables at Mustard Seed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with proceeds donated.
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