Jury finds McDowell guilty of murder in ex-wife's death
After about three and a half hours of deliberation, Steven McDowell is found guilty in the murder of Crystal McDowell. The verdict comes as the defense notes remorse while the prosecution seeks a life term with a 5 to 99 year range. The death penalty was waived as he aided investigators.
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Galveston
Steven McDowell
Crystal McDowell
Chambers County
Cheryl Lieck
Chap
B. Cainell
Lieck
Keaton Kirkwood
Galveston County Justice Center
Chap B. Cain, II
253Rd District Court
Kirkwood
McDowell
Sun State Gov signs law boosting Texas teacher pay
Texas teachers will receive increased pay following a new state law signed by the governor. The measure aims to raise salaries, improve classroom funding, and attract qualified staff across districts.
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Texas
Father’s Day Photos Sought by Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun invites readers to submit Fatherhood themed photos for the Sunday issue. Send by 5 p.m. Thursday to be included. Include names dates and place the photo was taken along with a brief caption.
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Baytown Sun
David
Bloom
Baytownsun
Obituary notices for Barnett Gould Tilton Bueno-Alton Miller Mayfield Sexson
Brief obituaries honor William Bigbee Barnett Doris Marie Gould Templin Tilton Rebecca Bueno Alton H Miller Jerrel Wayne Mayfield Carolyn May Sexson. Page 3 lists names, with dates and services pending or observed in local notices.
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Doris Marie Gould Templin Tilton
Man Over This Community to Lead Them Out and In
A verse from Numbers calls for the Lord to appoint a man over the community to go out and come in before them so His people will not be like sheep without a shepherd. The text emphasizes appointed leadership and guidance.
Economic boom fuels growth in Baytown and Chambers County
B J Simon of the West Chambers County Economic Foundation cites petrochemical expansion driving Baytown Mont Belvieu growth with new retailers hotels and a possible mall redevelopment. He notes 2018 2019 activity totaling 10.4 billion and 746 new jobs plus $187 million impact from plastics and resin sectors. County GDP tops 3.05 billion in 2017 with per capita near 76 000 while unemployment fell to 3.8 percent in April 2018.
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Baytown
Mont Belvieu
B.J. Simon
West Chambers County Economic Foundation
West Chamber County Chamber of Commerce
Buc-ee’s
HEB
San Jacinto
Simon
Houston
Houston Area
University of Houston
JSW Steel USA
Covestro
ExxonMobil
Chambers County
Plastics
East Houston
Community Baby Shower aids Baytown area families
United Way of the Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County hosts a Community Baby Shower for Day of Action. Items collected through June 20 support at risk families with diapers, wipes, bath products, clothing, bottles, blankets, and more at multiple Baytown and Mont Belvieu collection sites.
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United Way of
Greater Baytown Area
Chambers County
United Way
Decker Drive
Baytown
Amegy Bank
Lacy
Rollingbrook
Winnie
July 4th Parade Seeks Entries in Baytown
Baytown Parks and Recreation calls for parade entrants for the July 4 event along Market Street and Lee Drive starting at 5 30 p m. No fee to join and decorations must be red white and blue. Deadline 5 p m Friday June 28. Contact 281 420 6597 or shontele.williams baytown.org.
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Baytown
Parks and Recreation
Shontele
Williams
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Robert E. Lee High School
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National Career Academy Coalition
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