Joy ride ends with car crashing into Baytown home kitchen
Two young adults drove a Buick through the 800 block of Littlewood Drive around 2 a.m. into Steve Milne’s kitchen. The vehicle totaled, with the driver and passenger fleeing later found nearby residence. No injuries. damages included a damaged sink, broken pipes, and shattered antiques. insurance evaluation pending.
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Barbers Hill tap Wayne Rotan as new superintendent
Wayne Rotan, selected after long deliberation, will become Barbers Hill’s superintendent, moving from Forsan where he and his dad were noted as Texas’s first father and son to serve as superintendents. He spoke of high expectations across agriculture, one act, debate and sports and aims to raise a family in the community. His start date is July 1, 2004, with transitional duties beginning in Forsan.
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McDonald’s to simplify menu nationwide by year end
McDonald’s plans a national core menu across 13,000 plus US restaurants by year end. The change will phase out the 7-oz Supersize fry and the 42-fluid oz Supersize drink as part of menu simplification. Critics question if health motives outweigh profits, while students discuss the shift.
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Lee College Board race fields five with former officials among filings
Filings show five candidates for Lee College Board of Regents seats including Manuel Escontrias a former Goose Creek council and district school board member who pledges focus on efficiency without tuition hikes. Baytown figures Drew Williams a retired surgeon and former Texas Medical Examiners president backs Lee College expansion potential.
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Baytown
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Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Fragmented municipal election slate listed for multiple cities
The document lists candidates for mayor and council across several districts including Mundinger and Dixon in unnamed locales, with incumbents Anderson, Burg, and Donnell among others. Several positions show open seats and some no shows, reflecting a wide field across multiple municipal bodies.
Local races contested in Baytown and Deer Park
Williams backs Lee College baccalaureate plans but opposes higher taxes. Incumbents Wayne Gray Ronn Haddox and Judy Navarre Jirrell filed. Baytown mayoral and City Council Districts 4 and 6 contests, plus Deer Park school board Position 4 race.
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Judy Navarre-Jirrell
Drew Williams
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Deer Park
Baytown Nature Center Expands with New Entrance Construction
The Eddie Vi Gry Wetlands Education and Recreation Center and Baytown Nature Center host wildlife programs for about 1,500 local fifth graders. Visitors can tour a discovery area with animal replicas, enjoy pier fishing and butterfly gardens, and join free guided tours by naturalist John Mason. A new entrance with vending, AC, parking, and an info center is planned to begin in April. Regular admission is 3 for adults, free for under 13, annual 20, family 50. Tours can be booked at 281-932-1972.
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