First trial in beating death of Baytown man set to begin
The trial of Joshua Ashford and four co defendants, teenagers at the time, for the February 2009 beating death of 18 year old Kevin Jerome Powell in the Tompkins Green apartments parking lot is scheduled to start Monday in Harris County. Ashford originally faced murder charges slated for May 10 but jury seating stalled. If convicted, each faces up to 99 years to life and fines up to 10,000. Charles Merritt, the fifth defendant, has pleaded guilty and will testify.
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All-Star Band to headline halftime at Bayou Bowl
The eighth Nike Bayou Bowl will feature the Greater Houston All-Star Band as the sole halftime act. Economic hardship prevents Louisiana Sound of Dynamite from attending, shifting focus to the Houston ensemble at Stallworth Stadium. Christopher Knight leads the band amid anticipation for a standout show.
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Fan Fest Set at San Jacinto Mall For Bayou Bowl
Fan Fest brings players to San Jacinto Mall at 7 p.m. with autographs during the pep rally. Tickets go on sale for Saturday’s Bayou Bowl Banquet at Goose Creek Memorial High School and for the Bayou Bowl game at Stallworth Stadium. Raffle offers a Drew Brees autographed football. drawing held during Saturday’s game.
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No charm in the third time a stabbing and assault incident
A man stabbed previously in August was assaulted again the next day by his attacker’s brother in the Lee Drive West Main Street meat market parking lot. Jorge Villarreal said he was chased by Dario Castro who fled after police arrived. Villarreal refused medical care for a likely broken wrist. Dario Castro was arrested for assault.
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Goose Creek CISD honors inaugural Officer of the Year winners
Goose Creek CISD Security Department announced its first Officer of the Year awards naming Benito Perez Sanjuana Salinas Wayne Zeagler Norman Anderson and Rafael Acosta as top officers. The June 3 ceremony at the Administration Building was attended by Superintendent Toby York district officials and Baytown Police Chief Keith Dougherty.
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