Pedestrian Struck In Jaywalking Incident On North Alexander Drive
A 75-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a mid size SUV while crossing North Alexander Drive. Police say the driver, a 24-year-old Baytown man, was not intoxicated and the woman jaywalked. No charges filed. The victim was flown to a Houston hospital in serious condition. A 29-year-old man was charged with resisting arrest after a fight with officers.
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North Alexander Drive
Eric Freed
Baytown
Houston
Police report multiple thefts and a suspect with felony warrant
Police were called to the 200 block of William at about 1 p.m. Thursday regarding Douget acting violently toward a family member who was unharmed. Douget has an outstanding Jefferson County felony warrant for dangerous drugs. Over the past two nights, thefts were reported in the 2000 block of Tri City Beach Road including about $1,000 worth of property, a gun and other items from a vehicle, computer equipment from a business in the 6300 block of Thompson Road, firearms from a vehicle in the 2000 block of Tri City Beach Road, a gun in the 4800 block of Mill Creek Drive, clothing in the 2200 block of New Jersey Street, and other property from a vehicle at a restaurant in the 4700 block of Interstate 10.
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William
Douget
Jefferson County
Tri City Beach Road
Thompson Road
Mill Creek Drive
Interstate 10
Man Arrested in Money Laundering Probe in Chambers County
Antwone Smith, 35, of South Carolina, linked to a money laundering case after officers stopped a vehicle and recovered two large bags containing U S currency. Smith, with prior narcotics convictions, was jailed in Chambers County on suspicion of money laundering.
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U.S
Hawthorne
Antwone
Smith
South Carolina
Chambers County
Baytown SPAC plans community driven five year strategy
Anjali Singh and Nick Rice discuss Baytown strategic planning while SPAC outlines inclusive data driven goals. The council backs community engagement through surveys workshops and partnerships for public events to shape a five year plan with October/November final report targets.
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Anjali Singh
Baytown
Nick Rice
Lee College
Council
SPAC
Williams
Centennial Park
Goose Creek Cisd
Retired editor Jim Finley bids farewell to The Baytown Sun
Jim Finley reflects on a 21 year run at The Sun and a 1.4 million earnings arc while thanking Publisher Carol Skewes and Managing Editor David Bloom. He recalls covering high school sports, the Super Bowl, the Indianapolis 500 and landmark games at the Astrodome and Ea ton Field.
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Baytown Sun
Carol Skewes
David Bloom
the Sun
Fred Hartman
Astrodome
Eaton Field
Minute Made Park
Bay City Daily Tribune
Victoria Advocate
Jim Finley
Baytownsun.com
Lorenz Sr. Joseph LaVern Lorenz Sr. obituary synopsis
Joseph LaVern Lorenz Sr. entered interest on June 17 2021 in Baytown Texas. Born January 30 1936 in Pittsburgh to Oscar Lorenz and Mildred Weeks he was raised in the Bronx New York. He worked twenty years for Lyodell Bussell as a project manager traveling from London to Singapore Tokyo and the Netherlands and served in the Marines.
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Joseph LaVern Lorenz Sr
Baytown
Texas
Oscar Lorenz
Mildred Weeks
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Bronx
New York
Lyodell Bussell
Lyodell
London
Singapore
Tokyo
Netherlands
Marines
Obituary: Joe Lorenz veteran and longtime minister
Joe Lorenz a Korean War veteran and devout Christian devoted to prison ministry at KAIROS lived a life of service and music. Survived by wife Shirley and daughter Valerie, he leaves grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of life is set for June 26, 2021 at Second Baptist Church of Baytown. Cremation services provided by Crespo & Jirrell.
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Kairos
Joe
Christ
Bill
Bob
Oscar Lorenz
Mildred Weeks
Joseph
Joey” L. Lorenz Jr
Shirley L. Lorenz
Baytown
Valerie Lorenz- Horton
Jordan David Lorenz
Lydia Benes Corcoran dies at 38 in Texas memorial service set
Lydia Fay Benes Corcoran passed away June 17 2021 at age 38 born January 18 1983 in Wichita Kansas She was mother friend wife and business owner of a catering and event planning service A memorial service will be held June 30 2021 at 10 a.m. in Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church Baytown Texas with Reverend Lou Ann Nolan officiating Survived by husband Michael Corcoran mother Carol Green father Albert Eichelberger children Sara Robbie Corey Jasmin Jenny Meshack Trey Zabian and extended family NAVARRE FUNERAL HOME Cremation Services announces arrangements.
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Lydia Fay Benes Corcoran
Wichita
Kansas
Lydia
Grammy
Lula Fay Benes
John P. Benes
Michael Corcoran
Carol Sue Green
Albert Eichelberger
Sara Lovell
Robbie
Corey
Jasmin
Jenny
Meshack
Trey
Zabian
John T
Terry Benes
Travis T. Benes
Jerilyn Novosad
Kathy B
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Alexander Chapel
Cedar Bayou Grace Methodist Church
Ferry Rd
Baytown
Lou Ann Nolan
Navarrefuneralhome
Gordon Crocker 1947 2024 Remembered in Baytown Service
Gordon Harrison Crocker died Monday June 14 after a long life in Houston and Baytown. He was born August 7 1947 in Houston to Sheldon and Virginia Crocker and grew through Jesse H Jones High School and Sam Houston State University to become a special education teacher and Exxon retiree. He is survived by daughter Kama Crocker Williams and granddaughter Kylee Williams, with a reception August 13 at 1 p.m. and a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Earthman Funeral Home Baytown. Donations are welcome to The Center and St. Joseph Church in lieu of flowers.
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Gordon
Houston
Sheldon
Virginia Crocker
Jesse H Jones
Sam Houston State University
Baytown
Exxon
Mary Tomac Crocker
Peter and
Julie Tomac Sr
Martha Tomac
Peter Tomac Jr
Kama Crocker Williams
Kyle Williams
Kylee Williams
Earthman Funeral Home
Julie
Peter
Center
St. Joseph’s Church
Jack Dowden of Highlands Texas dies after cancer battle
Jack David Dowden age 65 of Highlands Texas died May 27 2021 with family by his side after a cancer battle. He is survived by three children Melissa Smith Chris Dowden Danielle Sneed eight grandchildren siblings and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Laura a master crane operator known for operating any rig on earth and for rooting for the Cowboys his kids Little League teams fishing grilling jokes and strong wisdom. A private celebration of life was held.
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Jack David Dowden
Highlands
Texas
Jack
Melissa
Ed) Smith
Chris
Ilea) Dowden
Danielle
Robert) Sneed
Laura
Baytown Council Approves Women’s Facilities at Fire Station 4
Baytown approves a 186 581 15 contract with Construction Masters of Houston for new women’s facilities at Fire Station No 4 E Fayle St including restroom shower locker room and lactation decompression room City Manager Rick Davis says growth in female firefighters expands employment options. Council annexes about 70 acres near North Main and Wallisville Road into District 4 ruled by Councilwoman Heather Betancourth to support Bay Creek development.
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Construction Masters of
Houston
E. Fayle St
Bay Creek
North Main
Wallisville Road
Heather Betancourth
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