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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 2004
Page
8
Local parents, officials, and students addressed alcohol use among teens, urging enforcement of minors drinking laws, reporting suspicions, and strengthening programs like DARE. Parents urged tougher responses, while DARE emphasized parental influence and the need for safer outcomes.
Residents attended a public showcase and writing event organized by Project GEAR UP featuring Laura Pratt. Baytonian Maria Hernandez called it a first exposure to her culture through literature to inspire her children. She aims for her 7 year old son to learn about Baytown’s history.
Lee College hosts a free three way literary excursion with Nuestra Palabra featuring a lecture, dramatic presentations, discussions, a writing workshop, and a reception. Sessions run today 6 to 8 p.m. in Tucker Hall Lee College and 6 to 8 p.m. at Baytown Historical Museum. public bilingual showcase slated.
Forecasters expect more rain into the week with highs near 90 and lows around 75. The daily rain chance starts at 50 percent today, rising through the day, with possible thunderstorms. Friday's rainfall risk sits at 40 to 50 percent, easing to 30 percent on Saturday and Sunday. Police urge motorists to avoid standing water and drive slowly on wet streets.
Baytown officials report rainfall over the past two weeks is near normal with totals at eastern western and central wastewater plants ranging from about 1.0 to 1.5 inches in the latest 24 hour period. Previous week totals include 5.89 inches eastern 3.63 western and 3.8 central. The Baytown Water Authority plant lost power for 17 hours after lightning damaged lines but reserves covered drinking water needs. Water processing and storage returned to normal by June 22 with rainfall tracking at area streams via HCAEM.
Council explores trimming facility hours to save money including possible library and park closures. They consider adding user fees, boosting debt collection, and a sewer line hookup fee for developers. Angel Brothers lease sale of Bagland Island restaurant to Jim DeFoyd awaits approval. restriction terms noted. Council meets at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
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