Baytown crime stats show April declines and rising losses
Baytown police report April totals with 3,201 complaints and 15,216 for the year. No murders in April, five sexual assaults, 12 robberies, and 16 aggravated assaults, all underscoring declines in many major offenses from 2008 figures while losses rose in value. See crime on page 5A.
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Baytown Airport Reopens After Major Runway Renovation
The Baytown Airport resumes operations with a widened 4334 foot runway to 60 feet, updated taxiways, and improved fueling facilities. Manager Charlie Danley calls it the first major renovation since the late 1930s Ike era, with more upgrades planned including a new 110 by 255 foot main hangar.
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Farewell visit for Pumphrey Elementary as Goose Creek closes
Former students and staff are invited to a 6 to 7 30 p m farewell at Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary on June 4 as Goose Creek CISD closes the 1971 open school after a board decision in March. Students will move to Travis Harlem and Carver elementaries next year.
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Baytown Teacher Publishes First Kids Book Sammy the Scarecrow
Harlem Elementary second grade teacher Linda LeDay introduces Sammy the Scarecrow in her debut children's book. The friendly character, designed with input from LeDay's students, brings daily joy to the classroom as a central figure in the story.
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Harlem Elementary Second Grade Teacher Publishes Childrens Book
Linda LeDay of Harlem Elementary is pictured with her first children's book at Sterling Municipal Library on Monday. The event highlights LeDay's transition from teaching to authoring as library staff showcase local educators' projects.
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Barbers Hill grads hear EPCO founder at commencement
Under clear skies Barbers Hill High School celebrated the Class of 2009 at Eagle Stadium with Dan Duncan, co founder of Enterprise Products Company, addressing graduates. Duncan lauded Mont Belvieu as the site of the world’s largest facility of its kind, noting EPCOs roots in the city and his 40 year business ties.
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