City recycling fee draws ire from disabled seniors and residents
Residents including Larry Phillips oppose a $2.50 recycling fee, arguing it burdens disabled and low income residents. Mayor DonCarlos says exceptions may be studied, but council remains committed as waste disposal costs rise. Officials cite obligations to reduce waste and support Earth stewardship while noting the fee funds Waste Management collection and recycling.
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Larry Phillips
Phillips
Baytown
Stephen DonCarlos
Griffin
Baytown art league project gains city backing
The building needs repairs possibly up to 50000 dollars but the City and the art league back the venture with optimism. Priscilla Hopkins credited the city and hailed the plan as good for Baytown while funding hinges on an appraisal at or above 120000 dollars plus building inspection and environmental assessment. Councilman Scott Sheley pushed the motion and the council approved unanimously.
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Art League
Priscilla Hopkins
Baytown
Scott Sheley
Baytown crosses safety drive after tragic railway death
In Baytown a memorial forgone by Moyers and family grief follows a fatal crossing incident. Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia Garcia pressured Union Pacific to add lights and protective arms. The city reevaluated crossings to prevent repeats as Mayor Stephen DonCarlos calls it a wake up call for railroad safety and parenting.
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Harris County
Sylvia Garcia
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Baytown
Archer Road
Stephen DonCarlos
DonCarlos
Joyride driver to stand trial for teen deaths
Bobby Davis 16 faces four counts of felony murder in a July 17 trial in the 315th District Court arising from a August 2007 crash that killed four teen passengers in a stolen Jeep. Survivor Blake Barger said the Jeep was the second car stolen that night. Davis, released after a month, was re detained after court video showed him smoking and riding a 3 wheeler.
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Davis
Blake Barger
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
315Th Juvenile Court
Michael Schneider
315Th District Court
Baytown remembers tragedy and kids safety after night crash
Captain Roger Clifford of the Baytown Police recalls a deadly road accident that shocked the community and urged safer youth behavior at night. Former board president Bob Hoskins attended funerals and urged families to hug loved ones, emphasizing discipline and love.
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Roger Clifford
Baytown
Clifford
Bob Hoskins
Hoskins
Sterling White unveils upgrades at Highlands funeral home
Sterling White Funeral Home and Cemetery, located at 11011 Crosby Lynchburg Road in Highlands, showcases a revitalized site with new French doors, planned wall mounted TVs, a Garden of Honor, and a granite memorial wall. The park-like grounds will add hedged mausoleum estates and improved entry walks as part of a year end completion plan. Forastiere, leading the project, notes a gem creation service to turn cremated remains into a keepsake stone. The site, a Texas Historical cemetery, reflects community support despite initial grave site adornment concerns.
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Sterling White
Carriage Funeral Homes
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Sterling White Funeral
Sterling White Funeral Home
Crosby-Lynchburg Road
Highlands
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Drunk Driver Arrested After Stuck in Wet Concrete
A Baytown man was arrested for DWI after his vehicle slid into wet concrete in a construction zone at Ivie Lee and Lacy Drive on Thursday at 3 p.m. A separate report notes a woman’s IRS stimulus check stolen from a Neal Street mailbox before noon that Thursday. A burglar was deterred by a home alarm at East Sterling, kicking in a back door but fleeing without theft.
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Corpus Christi man arrested for drug possession on I-10
During a traffic stop on I-10 at Stolander Road a Corpus Christi man was arrested for possession of marijuana weighing over 50 grams. At Cherokee Country Club in the 1900 block of North Pruett two incidents occurred before closing time at 2 a.m. on Friday. A 37-year-old Baytown man was taken to San Jacinto Methodist hospital around 1:30 a.m. for possible alcohol poisoning, and about twenty minutes later another Baytown man was arrested for fighting with police after being asked to leave.
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Stolander Road
Corpus Christi
Cherokee Country Club
North Pruett
Baytown
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Rosemont break-in at Garth apartments reported
A Rosemont resident in the 6000 block of Garth reported a Wednesday night burglary. Theft included two computers purses and other electronics valued at 4030 dollars.
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Rosemont Apartments
Garth
Baytown Police Log Details 38 Offense Reports
Baytown police logged 38 offense reports from 6 a.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday, including one assault, three auto thefts, four burglaries, five vehicle burglaries, one DWI, five thefts and four other arrests with 15 miscellaneous offenses. There were four minor and one major vehicle crashes. Crime Stoppers offers cash tips and anonymity. call 281-427-TIPS. Full report available on the City of Baytown website.
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