Baytown Advances North Main Traffic Light Synchronization
Baytown reports progress on the North Main corridor from Interstate 10 to Highway 146. Hardware installation across eight intersections began April 8 and finished by May 22, with final config completed June 1. An adaptive software system by Trafficware Engineers will operate by the week of June 19 to improve traffic flow over time.
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All star games feature area athletes
Local sports coverage highlights area athletes participating in all star games. Profiles showcase standout performances and expected matchups, with emphasis on team affiliations and notable rivalries. The piece surveys multiple players across local schools, noting positions and anticipated contributions in the event.
Breaking the cycle Lee College grad overcomes past to earn degree
A Lee College graduate battles a troubled history to complete coursework and receive a degree, turning personal obstacles into a testament of perseverance. The story follows the graduate through challenges and eventual achievement, highlighting resilience and dedication.
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Obituaries for Mullins Hyman Hinojosa Butier Named
Obituary notices list Keith Allan Mullins Juanita Arlene Hyman Richard A. Hinojosa and Janet Juanita Butier on page 3A, marking their deaths and brief tributes. The brief items reflect local remembrance with basic biographical notes and surviving relatives.
Verse of Isaiah celebrates salvation and righteousness
The verse expresses joy in the Lord as the speaker delights in God. It describes being clothed with garments of salvation and arrayed in a robe of righteousness like a bride adorned for celebrations.
Open Baytown murder cases linger years later
The Baytown area marked a decade since Edgar Dean Sumner was killed in the Limelight Club parking lot, with the driver never identified. The piece recalls unresolved cases, including Denice Smith’s 1984 shooting behind her store, where charges were dropped for lack of evidence and Leeroy Wilbert Rogers Sr. later received a life sentence in Ohio.
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Baytown crime rates steady overall with violent rise in 2016
Baytown total crimes in 2016 reached 3,161 up from 3,109 the year before yet remained among the lowest totals since 1990. Violent crimes rose from 233 to 303 while property crimes fell from 2,876 to 2,858. The overall trend shows crime remains lower today than in the early 1990s despite growth.
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Sheriff's office to review death probe in Houston case
Houston deputies face internal affairs review over handling of the death of 24 year old Hernandez after a confrontation with an off duty deputy and her husband. Chauna Thompson and Terry Thompson were indicted for murder and released on bond, while Hernandez's family alleges a mishandled investigation.
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City steps up preparedness in Baytown council briefing
City council heard deputy emergency management coordinator Marshall Hutton report that Baytown is ready for hurricane season and any event. Hutton, with 22 years in the Baytown Fire Department, said the city’s preparedness is more than ready to handle anything.
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