State Way 146 Study: Residents Voice Corridor Improvements
Residents voiced opinions on improvements for State Highway 146 at a subregional study meeting. The Houston-Galveston Area Council leads the study with Texas Department of Transportation and Baytown and Mont Belvieu partners. The area centers on Highway 146 east of the Grand Parkway and west of 146, aiming to develop short and long term transportation strategies across physical, operational, and regulatory avenues.
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Matt Rollis
Houston-Galveston
Department of Transportation
Baytown
Mont Belvieu
Comey to Testify on Trump Demands Loyalty and Cloud Lift
James Comey will testify under oath that President Trump pressed him for loyalty and urged him to lift the cloud of the Russia probe. He described one on one talks and Trump publicly stated Comey was not the probe target. Seven pages of prepared testimony were released ahead of his Senate Intelligence Committee appearance.
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Washington
FBI
James Comey
Donald Trump
White House
Russia
Comey
Trump
Senate Intelligence Committee
Deer Park Poised for Title With Baytown Native Chris Rupp
Baytown native Chris Rupp leads Deer Park as a standout pitcher in a season aimed at a district crown. Rupp anchors the lineup with clutch hits and solid defense as the Cardinals push toward a title run.
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Baytown
Chris Rupp
Deer Park
Obituaries for Martha Love Betty Gerald Smith Darrell Cash Owings Williams
Obituary notices honor Martha Betty Love Gerald D Smith Darrell Cash Owings and Jermaine Williams with brief memorials. Families note survivors and service details in brief, respectful notices from local newspapers.
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Gerald D. Smith
Darrell Cash Owings
Matthew 7 7 Ask and seek door will be opened verse
A concise Bible verse from Matthew 7 7 encourages asking seeking and knocking to receive find and have doors opened. The exhortation promises divine accessibility to those who pursue with faith and persistence.
Activist Encourages River Coalition Against Toxic Threat
David Killgore, president of North Channel Concerned Citizens Against Pollution, spoke to the San Jacinto River Coalition recounting the eight year battle against American Envirotech of Dallas over an incinerator plan on Sheldon Road. He donated $863 from leftover funds, noting early investments of $5 million and a broad fundraising push that included bake sales and car washes.
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North Channel
Citizens Against Pollution
David Killgore
C.C.A.P
Judy Starns
San Jacinto River
David
Goliath
San Jacinto
Killgore
Envirotech
Jim Blackburn
Pirates Bay to raise admission prices for 2018 season
The Parks and Recreation Board approved higher Pirates Bay tickets next season to offset operating costs. Prices would be 25 dollars for riders 48 inches and up and 20 dollars for under 48 inches on Fridays through Sundays and holidays, with 20/15 dollars Monday through Thursday. The board also raised Calypso Cove rental to 600 dollars for Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Pirates Bay
Parks and Recreation Board
Parks and Recreation
Scott Johnson
Parks Board
Calypso Cove
Veterans Day event honors service members in Baytown
Baytown groups host Veterans Appreciation Day at VFW Post 912 8204 N Main St from 11 am to 3 pm. The event features military vehicle displays car show collections children activities prize giveaways and a free lunch for veterans and their immediate family. Ken Pridgeon will present a portrait to the Gonzalez family for their Vietnam veteran member.
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Baytown
Veteran of Foreign Wars
N. Main St
Ken Pridgeon
Gonzalez
Vietnam
Pridgeon
U.S
Man to lay out Barkaloo Road concerns
Crockett Park Homeowner's Association president David Lee addresses Baytown city council to seek upgrades on Barkaloo Road. He urges City Manager Rick Davis to develop a plan for sidewalks shoulders and lighting, noting Chaparral Village development and limited infrastructure.
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David Lee
Barkaloo Road
Barkaloo
Matt Bolls
Crockett Park Homeowner's Association
Baytown
Joo Road
Rick Davis
Blue Heron
Massey Tomkins
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H.S. Baseball
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Jermaine Williams
Sunny
Matthew
Thebaytownsun
Baytown Sun
Christopher James
River Coalition
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