Funeral today for first of two slain teens
Under a gray sky, Mariana Castillo attended the visitation for her son Alex Chavez at Crespo and Jirrell Funeral Home. The service followed the discovery of Alex and Jarvis Morgan’s bodies near Oak Island, Anahuac. Castillo spoke of peace, community support, and a message to the suspects, while Jarvis’ mother Sharon Bernard noted his funeral is expected to be held today in La Porte.
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Alex Chavez
Castillo
Crespo & Jirrell Funeral Home
Garth Road
Wednes
Alex
Robert E. Lee High School
Jarvis Morgan
Oak Island
Anahuac
Sharon Bernard
Jarvis
Flood insurance costs rise for NFIP policyholders
Baytown residents face higher NFIP premiums starting April 1 under the Biggert Waters reforms and affordability act adjustments. An 18 percent cap on annual premium increases applies, plus surcharges of 25 dollars for primary residences or 250 dollars for non primary residence policies. Policyholders should contact their agents for primary residence certification. See flood page 10.
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Baytown Council to weigh alcohol sale near school variance
Baytown City Council will consider a variance to allow Carniceria La Vaquita No. 3 on Alexander Drive to sell alcohol within 300 feet of an elementary school. The 6:30 p.m. meeting at City Hall follows a December denial of an off premise sales certification.
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Carniceria la Vaquita No. 3
Baytown City Hall
Market St
Bama la Vaquita USA
County to hear public input on roadway plan
Harris County Engineering Department hosts a public hearing tonight on a major thoroughfare plan for an area north of I 10 near Barrett Station and Highway 90. The Barrett Station Community Center at 808 Magnolia Drive in Crosby will open from 6 to 8 p.m. to gather input on future road development and growth potential.
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Magnolia Drive
Crosby
Harris County Public Infrastructure Department
Harris County
Ship channel near Houston slowly reopening after collision
Business continues along the Houston Ship Channel as about four to eight miles remain closed after two 600 foot ships collided in fog, spilling a flammable gasoline additive. The Coast Guard warns the cleanup and salvage may take days while Babin surveys damage and commends Captain Penoyer overseeing the response.
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Babin
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Penoyer
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