FotoFest comes to Baytown as Participating Space
The 16th FotoFest edition brings photographs to Baytown Art League at 110 W. Texas Ave during regular hours through March. A reception runs March 19 from 4 to 6 PM. Curator Diane Griffin Gregory notes Baytown’s first time as a Participating Space with the theme Elemental Observations and the festival’s broader Changing Circumstances: Looking at the Future of the Planet. Local artists on display include Eleanor Brown, Robert Cash, John C. Dyes, Cynthia Hurayt, David J. Kerr, Kent Krugh, Lexi Nemeth, Ann Parker, Laszlo Perlaky, Laura Rita Swinford, Ashton Rossi, Debra Rueb, Royce Thornhill, Carol Varley, Ann Sline, Herb Smith, and Dorothy Wong.
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Houston
Baytown
Art League of
Texas Ave
Art League
Diane Griffin Gregory
Marsha Landers
Gregory
Genie Ginzel
Wetlands Center
Nature Center
League
Eleanor Brown
Robert Cash
John C. Dyes
Cynthia Hurayt
David J. Kerr
Kent Krugh
Alexandra
Lexi) Nemeth
Ann Park
Laszlo Perlaky
Laura Rita Swinford
Ashton Rossi
Debra Rueb
Royce Thornhill
Carol F. Varley
Ann Sline
Herb Smith
Dorothy Wong
Art League of Baytown
Thefts Reported Across East Lobit and I 10 Areas
Several items were stolen including tools from a storage shed in the 17 block of East Lobit and a wallet containing $38 taken in the 4000 block of Interstate 10. Additional thefts involved multiple pairs of Guess Jeans.
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East Lobit
Interstate 10
Guess
Police Beat Stolen Wednesday from Garth Road Store
Police Beat reports Baytown officers investigated a theft Wednesday at a store on Garth Road. The Baytown Police Department provides updates on the city website. Baytown Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to arrests. callers remain anonymous via 281 427 TIPS or text Baytown to CRIMES 274637.
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Baytown
Cheryl MacClarity
Bolt
Beautywillrise.org
Trafficking risks highlighted in Baytown briefing
Presenter Bolt outlines definitions of trafficking, including underage sex acts and forced labor, and notes a $32 billion industry. She cites glamorization, recruitment via social media, and recruitment spots like truck stops and events. Officials discuss safe houses, transition care, and reporting hotlines for victims.
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Bolt
U.S
Playboy
Hugh Hefner
Google
Starbucks
Nike
Amazon
Disney
John Butler
Baytown
Butler
Tme
ExxonMobil Growth Project gains local support and donations
Guilfoyle, a 28 year ExxonMobil veteran and North American Growth Project executive since 2014, noted the Highway 146 relocation will take months with community backing. The plant funded road improvements totaling several million dollars, planted 2000 trees, and supported Texas veterans and Toys for Tots as tangible community benefits.
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Highway 146
ExxonMobil
Guilfoyle
Texas Veterans
Baytown
Baton Rouge
Singapore
Chevron Phillips seeks permit amendment renewal in Baytown
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an amendment to and renewal of Air Quality Permit No. 24620 to authorize modification and continued operation of the Polyethylene Unit 1792 at 9500 Interstate 10 East Baytown Harris County Texas 77521. Additional information appears in the newspaper public notice section.
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Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
TCEQ
Interstate 10
Baytown
Harris County
Texas
Baytown court hosts warrant amnesty days at city hall
The Baytown Municipal Court holds its second of three amnesty days at 3120 N. Main St to help residents resolve fines. Officials explain warrants may be issued after missed court dates, but aim to avoid jail by offering payment plans or community service, with 100 to 120 people expected per day.
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N. Main Street
Escalante
Warrant
Joe LaRive
Harris County
LaRive
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