Baytown to release arrest video of Luis Torres case
Baytown Police will make public a dashboard camera video showing the Jan 20 arrest of Luis Torres after the Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide. Officers involved remain on paid leave as investigations by police, the district attorney, and the FBI continue. Local officials and the Torres family attorney urged faster release amid pressure from media and lawmakers.
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Micah Aldred
Bert Dillon
Michael Solar
Solar
Mario Gallegos Jr
Attorney General’s Office
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Baytown Firefight Highlights BED Staffing Debate on May Ballots
Fire crews responded to a 2:43 a.m. house fire at 5409 Gala Lane in Craigmont Place Baytown. The homeowner was pulled from the garage after a male resident battled the blaze with a garden hose. Firefighter George Restivo cited delays due to the two-in two-out rule and a six minute wait for a second engine while discussing local staffing amendments.
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Focal
George Restivo
Yates' Friend Sees Clue Husband Missed in Lottery
A best friend of Yates reports spotting a clue the husband did not notice in the Thursday Cash 5 drawing 28 25 17 3 34 and Pick 3 0 2 8. The match may affect the case.
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Political hopefuls spar at Mont Belvieu forum
Mont Belvieu residents met four candidates for State Senate District 4 at a forum hosted by the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce. Republican Michael Galloway described past efforts to block an industrial waste landfill and Houston annexation policy work. Democratic candidate Mike Smith framed himself as a champion for working class citizens and victims’ rights. Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia and challenger Lee Stroud touted county achievements and pledged service to residents.
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West Chambers County
Galloway
Mike Smith
Senate
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Chambers County
Jimmy Sylvia
Lee Stroud
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Crime district to be dissolved by early August
Baytown officials outlined a schedule to dissolve the Crime Control and Prevention District after voters defeated a 10-year extension. The plan preserves tax revenue to retire 4.5 million dollars in bonds, then transfers district assets to the city while continuing a regional police academy project funded by a reserve.
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Baytown
Monte Mercer
Pete Alfaro
CCPD Defeated as City Plans Tax Continuation to End 2002
February vote defeats Crime Control and Prevention District. CCPD will end June 30 and dissolve August 2. City will keep sales tax through year end to retire bonds, with 10 officers funded by CCPD in question. Over $14.5 million raised in four years. Mercer outlines council review and timing, with March meeting to discuss liabilities and May 1 state notification.
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