Charges dropped for teacher over water gun classroom demo
Baytown teacher Maria Ripke faced a class C misdemeanor after using a water pistol on Feb 1 to demonstrate kinetic energy in sixth grade. The family of the student chose not to pursue the case, with prosecutors noting the decision. Ripke had pleaded innocent. potential fine up to 500 dollars.
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Maria Ripke
Julie Escalante
Ripke
Bryan
Dana Adkins
Adkins
Goose Creek
14 year old Baytown boy dies after weekend crash
Joseph Lott, 14, was struck by a Ford Crown Victoria while crossing Highway 146 near the Pinehurst subdivision Saturday night around 10 pm. He died Monday at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Police report is not yet complete.
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Memorial Hermarm Hospital
Joseph Lott
Pine Hurst
Lolt
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Baytown Juneteenth events kick off with gospel concerts
Baytown and Crosby host Juneteenth celebrations from Wednesday through Sunday at JO Walker and Riley Chambers centers. The events include a gospel concert, appreciation ceremony, teen social, and a Saturday parade ending at Edna Mae Washington Park. Local officials and Rep. Al Edwards highlight the holiday’s significance and Texas history.
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Baytown
Texas
United States
Galveston
Baytown-area
JO. Walker
Riley Chambers
Crosby
Walker Center
Ivory Stowers
Stowers
Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Harris and
Jones Road
Harris and Broad
Edna Mae Washington Park
McNair
McNair Atomic Lodge No
Chambers Community Center
Magnolia Crosby
City Hall
Houston
Rick Perry
Marine recruit completes 12 weeks of basic at San Diego
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego completes 12 weeks of training for Pte Cody B Burleson of Crosby. Recruits begin at 5 am with a three mile run and calisthenics, then classroom and field work covering first aid regulations combat water survival marksman ship and weapons training. The Crucible ends training in a 54 hour team exercise followed by the Emblem ceremony. Burleson is a 1999 Crosby High School graduate.
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Jennifer R
Michael R. Burleson
Crosby
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Burleson
Crosby High School
Crime Stoppers seeks help with Baytown fugitives
Crime Stoppers in Baytown asks for public help to locate four felons Tonya Avery Clara Kaack Jorge Garza Miguel Cardenas and Kimberly Senagal each charged with felonies. Call (281) 427 TIPS or visit police baytown org to provide anonymous information. Four cars were broken into in the 2300 block of Taft Circle and a woman shoplifted ham and cheese from a grocery in the 4500 block of Garth Road.
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Baytown
Tonya Lynn Avery
Clara Renee Kaack
Jorge Luis Garza
Miguel Chavez Cardenas
Kimberly Nicole Senagal
Baytown Police
Police
Baytown.org
Taft Circle
Garth Road
Man Threatened Over Alleged Dog Kick on Kilgore Road
Aman in the 1500 block of Kilgore Road reported receiving a Monday afternoon call from an unknown subject who threatened to kill him and blow up his house in retaliation for kicking his dog. The man said he had not kicked any dog.
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Aman
Kilgore Road
Ex-employee accused of fraudulently obtaining prescriptions
A medical center on Decker Road reported to police that a former worker may have been obtaining illegal prescriptions over several months. The case remains under investigation.
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Decker Road
Tools not returned by former employee at Bayway site
An employer in the 3600 block of Bayway reported to police on Monday that a recently terminated employee had not yet returned tools belonging to the company. Baytown Police responded to 174 calls between 6 am Monday and 6 am Tuesday, including nine alarms, three assaults, seven auto thefts, six burglaries, 17 disturbances, two forgeries, one sexual assault, six thefts, two major accidents and seven minor accidents. Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips. Call (281) 427-TIPS. Baytown Police website.
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Baytown Police
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Baytown Community Calendar Highlights and Activities
Community calendar lists Take Off Pounds Sensibly meetings at Baytown center 2407 Market St and various events around town. Baytown Police Mounted Patrol at Sterling Library 10 15 a m to 2 p m. ExxonMobil Retiree Club talk by Lynne Foley 10 a m. Over 42 Club meets Wednesdays at St John’s United Methodist. Senior Bingo at Baytown center 1 3 p m Wednesdays. Story Time at Sterling Library 11 15 to 11 45 a m. Genealogy hours at Baytown Library 10 a m to 3 p m Wed Thu Fri. VFW Bingo Wednesdays 7 p m Sundays 2 p m. DePelchin Center Parent Education third Wednesday 6 to 10 p m United Way Building. Arboretum board meets 5 15 p m third Wednesday Eddie V Gray Center. Children’s Day Out Cedar Bayou Methodist Church 9 a m 2 p m Mondays and or Wednesdays.
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Lonestar
Baytown Community Center
Market SL
Sterling Municipal Library
Lynne Foley
Lee College
ExxonMobil
Tejas
Market St
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander
DePelchin Children’s Center
United Way
Decker Drive
Arboretum Board
The
George and Freda Chandler Arboretum
Eddie V. Gray
Cedar Bayou Methodist Church
Cal
Kuna del Sol
Doris Gentry
Sue Campbell
C&w
Baytown Senior Center
Market. St
Community events roundup in Baytown area this weekend
Adoption event at San Jacinto Mart Community Room runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with dogs cats puppies and kittens available for adoption. Lupus support group meets 7 p.m. at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. Summer reading at Crosby Library features Chuck Montgomery balloon art and magic at 10:30 a.m. Dated notices include Masonic Lodge election 2002 2003 at 304 Schilling St and more community activities across Baytown Crosby and surrounding areas.
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Service Merchandise
San Jacinto Mart
Baytown
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Garth Road
Crosby Library
Hare Road
Chuck Montgomery
Goose Creek Masonic Lodge
A.F
A.M
Schilling St
The
Highlands Book Review Club
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