Baytown to pilot anonymous text tips via Tip Soft system
Baytown Police pursue a new program Tip Soft enabling tipsters to anonymously text crime information to law enforcement. Police Commander David Alford presented to Crime Stoppers board, noting a $1200 yearly fee plus $300 training, with service possibly starting mid to late July if approved. Callers can text tips without revealing numbers and may receive rewards.
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Good Samaritan Foils Robbery at Baytown Store
A suspect attempted a store robbery and grabbed an elderly woman’s purse. A nearby Good Samaritan chased, tackled, and held the suspect until police arrived. The victim sustained non life threatening injuries. The suspect faces aggravated robbery charges. Baytown EMS checked the woman’s condition.
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Democrats fault Texas legislature for inaction on key reforms
Rep. Jim Dunnam of Waco and Sen. Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio criticized the Republican-led Texas legislature for failing to reform high insurance rates, expand CHIP, fix a transportation agency, and cap rising college tuition. They warned Texans will be disappointed once they see what was not done.
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