Ellis Leaves Lee College After Record-Breaking Tenure
Retiring Lee College president Ellis departs after boosting annual grants to 3.5 million and lifting fundraising from 250 thousand to 860 thousand. The Kresge Foundation awards 300 thousand for a performing arts center, Lee College’s first national grant to a community college. A farewell reception is planned, with final thanks and reflection on Baytown pride.
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From Starched to Casual: Houston Baseball Style Then
Jim Finley recalls the Astrodome era when baseball outings were social events in Houston. Fans dressed formally, River Oaks and Pearland elites avoided team paraphernalia, while society pages grinned at the glittering attendees. The shift to casual attire later emerged, but Finley notes the old, well-dressed tradition.
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Fugitive Jimmy Karl Eddy Nabbed on West Baker Road
Police report Jimmy Karl Eddy aged 41, wanted for burglary, was arrested Sunday morning in the 300 block of West Baker Road near Baker Downs after an anonymous tip. Eddy had appeared on Baytown's Most Wanted list.
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Baytown Police Reports Multiple Arrests and Offenses
A 21 year old Baytown man was arrested at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital for disorderly conduct after cursing staff. A 25 year old Baytown man faced DWI after crashing into stopped cars on Rollingbrook and a further hit, then lied about his ID. Another Baytown man was jailed for assault after his wife reported him breaking items and striking her on East Circle Drive. From 6 am Sunday to 6 am Monday police logged 36 offense reports including four assaults, two auto thefts, one burglary, one criminal mischief, one DWI, two thefts, four other arrests and 21 miscellaneous offenses with two minor crashes. Police Beat is from Baytown records. Crime Stoppers offers tips at 281-427-TIPS. The full report is on the City of Baytown website.
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