Council approves Bayland Marina design contract
Baytown City Council approved a contract for design services to reconstruct Bayland Marina near the Fred Hartman bridge. Funding comes from an FEMA grant, plus a market study to shape a more desirable marina. An amendment to the community development block grant program funds a Pass Then Play pilot.
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Cutting the apron strings Woman leaving after 14 years on ce
Henrietta Abraham known as a familiar Whataburger drive through presence in Baytown plans to leave after 14 years with the chain. She will depart at month end from the Garth Street Whataburger, ending a long run serving burgers fries shakes and sodas to regulars and co workers.
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Petraeus to lead Afghanistan as McChrystal is ousted
President Obama dismissed General Stanley McChrystal after disrespectful remarks in a magazine article and named General David Petraeus to replace him. The move aims to reassure allies and voters that a firm hand runs the war while policy stays intact. McChrystal said he resigned to ensure the mission succeeds.
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Pirates Bay Waterpark Opens Amid Thunderstorms in Baytown
Rain kept the opening day crowd light with about 300 visitors by 4 p.m. Lightning nearby prompted a brief park closure. A lightning detector triggers closure within 20 miles, with stamping or indoor pavilion options for guests. The park remains open during rain without lightning unless heavy rain hides the pool bottom.
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Mike Flinn
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Fourteen Baytown girls attend Bluebonnet Girls State
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 323 sponsored 14 juniors from Robert E. Lee Ross S Sterling Goose Creek Memorial Baytown Christian Academy and Barbers Hill high schools for the 2010 Bluebonnet Girls State session at Texas Lutheran University. Delegates form a mythical state run city country and government and debate bills learning by doing. Laura Kellner said the selected girls reflect character service leadership and scholarship after a long faculty nominating and interviewing process. Baytown led in attendees this year. SEE STATE PAGE 3
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