Houston Methodist Baytown earns Magnet recognition again
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital reaffirmed Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence. CEO David Bernard notes redesignation in 2021 reflects safety, quality and outcomes. The program honors 547 hospitals worldwide, including 53 in Texas.
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Houston Methodist Baytown Nursing Program
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Baytown Hospital
American Nurses Credentialing Center
David Bernard
ANCC
Becky Chalupa
Kathy Arthurs
Alexis Rose
Jennifer Vera
Texas
Chalupa
Baytown Man Arrested After Assault at Police Lobby
Police arrested Franco Cruz a 33-year-old Baytown man after he allegedly threatened to kill punched and choked a 31-year-old mother of his children in a police department lobby. The victim had been driving him home from a family gathering when he became intoxicated. An officer intervened as the assault occurred.
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Baytown
Franco Cruz
Cruz
Criminal mischief and theft incidents across multiple sites
Multiple crimes reported Friday and Saturday include vandals shattering a window at a Waffle House on Garth Road, a blue and yellow crab designed pool lily pad stolen from Calypso Cove waterpark valued at 3500, and $2,350 in jewelry theft on Briarcliff Lane. Additional losses include firearms from Tompkins Road, household goods and entertainment gear, clothing from Ulta Beauty, and vehicles plus gear stolen on 10th Street.
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New Meadow Drive
Waffle House
Garth Road
Tompkins Road
South Alexander Drive
Calypso Cove
Briarcliff Lane
Ulta Beauty
10Th Street
Credit card theft reported on Polly Street
A Friday report notes credit card abuse resulting in 1420 dollars stolen in the 900 block of Polly Street. The incident centers on unauthorized charges and preliminary investigations by local authorities.
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Polly Street
Burglary Report From Local East Freeway Area Stores
Speedco in the 2100 block of East Freeway suffered a burglary Sunday with money stolen. G's Tire Shop in the 1600 block of North Main was burglarized Saturday with $20 reported stolen. A gray 2009 Nissan Frontier in the 4900 block of Garth Road was burglarized Saturday after suspected follow from a bank. A building in the 500 block of Rollingbrook Drive was burglarized Sunday.
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Speedco
East Freeway
G’s
North Main
Nissan Frontier
Garth Road
Rollingbrook Drive
Arrest at Love's Truck Stop over unlawful weapon
Police arrested a juvenile and a man Saturday at the Love's Truck Stop in the 1800 block of the East Freeway for evading arrest and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
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East Freeway
Baytown growth eyed in Comprehensive Plan 2040 projections
City officials project Baytown population to exceed 107000 by 2040 with a midpoint around 108000, plus potential add ons from nearby MUDs. The plan examines housing needs with 9222 dwelling units, traffic on Interstate 10 and Highway 146, and public investments including a $65 million safety complex. Baytown earned Scenic City Certification in 2020 alongside Celina.
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Baytown
Dang
Council
Alvarado
Mike Lester
Lester
Rick Davis
Davis
Texas
Harris County
Texas Department of Transportation
Pirates Bay
Celina
Baytownengage.com
City and County Unveil Drainage Project Funding Plan
Simoneaux outlines a 50 50 funding split focusing on drainage, not sidewalks or utilities, with West Baytown and West Texas Avenue projects moving ahead. Total costs reach 7.1 million for Baytown and 6 million for Texas Avenue, plus 28.4 million planned for Danubina drains, funded by Harris County and city shares.
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Simoneaux
West Baytown
West Texas Ave
Oklahoma Street
Harris County
Commissioners Court
West Texas Avenue
Nick Woolery
Woolery
CDBG
Danubina
West Danubina
Frank
East James
East Wright Street
Rollingbrook
Cedar Bayou
Lynchburg
I-10 East PEL Study weighs options for bridge project
The I-10 East Planning and Environmental Linkages Study evaluates options including adding lanes, using alt routes, promoting public transit, and diverting freight to rail. Port Houston and Union Pacific study rail freight to reduce truck traffic. Timeline targets a viable proposal by mid-2022 with no funding or construction dates.
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Port Houston
Union Pacific
Txdot.gov
Robbery Ring Used Vehicles From Turo App
Police link a string of home invasion robberies to suspects using the Turo car rental app. Victims were followed home in high end cars including Rolls Royce and Bentley, with watches and jewelry stolen. Suspect Seay rented the vehicles. Grigsby duo arrested on aggravated robbery charges. Seay posted bonds and faces court dates.
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Seay
Dalrymple
Galleria
West Alabama Street
Silver Bough Drive
Devon Street
Turo
Johniethon Grigsby
Jason
Grigsby
North Main
Baytown
Harris County
Criminal Court of Law
Jason Grigsby
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