Regents reset after lively Lee College meeting
After a busy week the Lee College Regents moved to steady progress as they bid farewell to President Martha Ellis and about 30 faculty and staff. Interim president Dr Dennis Topper announced a four day work week option for staff beginning Monday and lasting through summer with roughly half choosing it. The board received updates on the Performing Arts Center including nearing completion and roofing. Names eyed for rooms honor Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, with other possible dedications including the Martha Jane Huddle Choral Recital Hall.
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Lee College
Martha Ellis
Don Coffey
Coffey
Dennis Topper
Ellis
Topper
Regents
Tim Garison
Rocky Denesee
Durotech
Garison
Dewesee
Kiwanis Club of
Baytown
Rotary Club of
Pete Alfaro
Martha Jane Huddle
Drs
Steve
Father leads police to remains of missing Houston kids
In Houston an investigation ends after Randy Sylvester Sr. directs officers to the charred bodies of his two children Randy Jr. seven and Denim three found packed in a wooden chest and a suitcase in a wooded Pasadena area five miles from home. The father faces an assault charge related to an attack on the mother Jerilynn St Cyr as authorities mourn the family’s loss.
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Houston
Randy Sylvester Jr
Denim Sylvester
Pasadena
Vance Mitchell
Randy Sylvester
Motorcycle chase ends on Highway 225 Beltway 8
A Baytown motorcyclist fled police for reckless driving and led officers off city limits along Highway 225, losing control while rejoining the highway near Beltway 8. He was hospitalized, charged with felony evading, and a out of state Kansas parole warrant for weapons offenses was found.
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Baytown
Highway 225
Beltway 8
State of
Kansas
Crack bust nets three Baytown residents in raid
On Friday at about 6 a.m. Baytown police executed a narcotics search warrant at Bay Point Apartments. Three Baytown residents, two women and a man, were taken in for investigation into possession, sale and distribution of crack cocaine. Crack cocaine and a weapon were found in the apartment.
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Baytown
Bay Point
Burglars Struck Cinnamon Lane Home Between Thursday and Friday
Between Thursday and Friday a home in the 5100 block of Cinnamon Lane was burglarized. Entry was made through a bedroom window, and the breakers were used to cut power. Intruders ate food, left garbage, and police will seek DNA evidence from items collected at the scene.
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Cinnamon Lane
Baytown Man Charged After Littering From Vehicle
A Baytown man was pulled over Friday around 9 p.m. after littering from his car. He was charged with littering and two traffic offenses.
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Baytown
Burglars Target Avalon Bay Vacant Apartments
Burglars hit vacant units in the Avalon Bay Apartment Complex at 900 Northwood between Tuesday noon and Friday 10 am. Thefts totaled 4100 dollars for items stolen from the empty apartments.
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Avalon Bay
Northwood
Baytown Police Log Details 37 Offense Reports
Between 6 am Friday and 6 am Saturday Baytown officers logged 37 offense reports including seven assaults three burglaries three vehicle burglaries one criminal mischief one DWI four thefts 11 other arrests and eight miscellaneous offenses Police Beat notes are from Baytown Police Department reports Crime Stoppers offers cash tips callers anonymous Call 281 427 TIPS and full report is on the City of Baytown website.
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Baytown
City of
City skate park at Unidad reopens
The Baytown Skate Park 2 at Unidad Park has reopened after foundation repairs at no city cost. It operates daily until 10 pm. Officials invite residents to visit Baytown Skate Park at Jenkins Park 4334 Crosby Cedar Bayou Road. For more information, contact Baytown Parks and Recreation at 281-420-6597.
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Baytown
Unidad Park
Jenkins Park
Crosby Cedar Bayou Road
Exxon Mobil Annuitants Club in Baytown Keeps Community Ties Strong
Exxon's annuitants participate in most local service groups such as Rotary Kiwanis Habitat for Humanity and Crime Stoppers. Meetings feature guest speakers from medicine law and city government. Former Baytown mayor Pete Alfaro recalls speaking to the club during his 11 year tenure and notes the group reflects the company’s hiring values. Members like Lillie Walker stress community benefits and the club’s generosity, including annual barbecues and food pantry drives. The next meeting is July 16 with City Manager Garry Brumback as guest speaker and details at emretiree.com.
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Rotary
Kiwanis
Habitat For Humanity
Hanson
Baytown
Pete Alfaro
Exxon Mobil
Alfaro
Lillie Walker
Dorothy Badgett
Exxon
Badgett
Humble Oil
Garry Brumback
Emretiree.com
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Baytown Junior Forum
Alison Medina
Susan Sauls
Brenda Smith
Johanna Filla
Melissa Eitel
Debbie Schmach
Sylvia McCartney
Dad
Mitchell
Som
Zohan
ID Aequineo
Eanty Biro
Mon- Thurs
Maringes
Sarunpay
Ruumovies
Gulfbay Church
Aee
Texas
Microsoft
Cisco
Baytown Chamber of Commerce & Better Business Bureau
Unidad
Baytown Sun
Nicki Evans
West
BUICK
Glenn Terry
Rte
Glenn
Lincoln
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