Texas braced for rising rivers as Bill moves northeast
Texans faced potential river flooding as Tropical low mood Bill shifts northward toward Dallas Fort Worth. Heavy rainfall across eastern Texas closed roads and disrupted flights while officials warned rivers could crest further, with Brazos and Red River projections raising flood concerns.
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Oklahoma
John Nielsen-Gammon
Baytown P and Z to weigh rezoning and stop signs
The Baytown Planning and Zoning Commission will recommend to City Council a rezoning from general commercial to high density dwellings for a 222 unit apartment site on the west side of Baytown Central Boulevard near Garth and West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg. They also seek two stop signs at Quail Hollow Drive and Stone Hedge Drive after a resident request. The stop signs meet Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices guidelines.
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Lynchburg
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Stonehedge Drive
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Goose Creek Trustees honor Ken Martin for long service
Ken Martin received recognition from Goose Creek Board of Trustees after serving since 2008 as assistant secretary. He credited seven years of growth including new schools, the Education Foundation and the Early College High School. Martin, a 1968 Robert E. Lee High School graduate, earned a UT chemical engineering degree in 1973 and works for DuPont in La Porte. Donors from Stephen F. Austin Elementary PTO and ExxonMobil supported school programs with 5 000, 20 000, 5 000 and 38 000 gifts funding murals AVID scholarships math and science resources.
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Goose Creek Cisd
Stephen F. Austin Elementary
ExxonMobil
Austin Elementary Pto
McNair Juneteenth celebration highlights parade and events
Grand Marshal Roland Leno Jr. leads the McNair Juneteenth Parade. Daytime activities start at Edna Mae Washington Park with food vendors, rides, and music by DJ Desmond. A 2 p.m. domino tournament crowns winners at noon registration. 3 p.m. honors veterans with a trumpet performance by Tom Guidry. Clifton Donato hosts an evening meal at J.D. Walker Center followed by a Zydeco dance to benefit Lee College scholarships.
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McNair
Alfred
Water Board
McNair Volunteer Fire Department
Dren
D.J. Desmond
Tom Guidry
Clifton Donato
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Suspects Arrested in Baytown Burglary and Shooting
Deputies arrested Cristian Fuller and Jermaine Martin, both Baytown residents, on burglary with intent to commit a felony charges. Vera Crawley aided as getaway driver and was jailed. Victim transported in critical condition but stable after surgery at East Houston Regional Medical Center. Investigation ongoing.
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Cristian Fuller
Jermaine Martin
Baytown
Vera Crawley
Chambers County
Fuller
Martin
Jefferson County
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Hawthorne
Crawley
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