Testing Begins at San Jacinto Waste Pits Site
EPA data show the San Jacinto Waste Pits in Texas will enter a new testing phase with contractors drilling for soil samples starting mid July to support a final remediation plan for the dioxin contaminated former paper mill dump. The 10 week effort aims to map depth, edges, and geotechnical data for cleanup.
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Ward Road work plan to update Baytown corridor
Baytown council meets to discuss a main maintenance project along Ward Road from North Main to North Alexander Drive. City manager Rick Davis cites lessons from North Main, aims for cement base with asphalt overlay, rebuilt medians, low water landscaping, and new lighting for a low maintenance, attractive corridor.
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Obituary notices for David Israel DeLaVergne and Aaron Alexie Lopez
Obituaries record David Israel DeLaVergne and Aaron Alexie Lopez with concise notices. Details include full names and death notices, reflecting local obituary style on Page 3.
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David Israel DeLaVergne
Aaron Alexie Lopez
Psalm Verse About God’s Goodness and Refuge
A brief Bible verse highlighting God’s abundant goodness stored for those who fear him and take refuge in him, celebrated in a faith-filled line from Psalm 31.
Houston Methodist fires 153 over COVID-19 vaccine rule
More than 150 Houston Methodist employees were fired or resigned after missing a June 7 vaccination deadline. A federal judge dismissed their lawsuit challenging the policy, with hospital officials saying staff who refused to vaccinate could seek other work. Plaintiffs have appealed to the Fifth Circuit.
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Bridges
Houston Methodist Hospital
Baytown
Houston Methodist System
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Chief discusses Baytown police mental health push
Baytown interim police chief Mike Holden updated the Police Advisory Committee on the CORE program awaiting county iPads to link officers with clinicians from Harris Health System for remote evaluation and post crisis follow up. He described training plans and a autism mental health sticker initiative to alert responders, with data stored in existing dispatch software.
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Army hosts free Baytown event at Bicentennial Park
The U S Army invites Baytown residents to a free community event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1001 Market St. It features a Meet a Military Working Dog program with dogs from Fort Hood, a concert by Fort Sam Houston band 35 to Nowhere, and a swearing-in ceremony for local recruits between sets.
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