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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 2017
Page
1
State Rep Wayne Faircloth filed House Bill 3512 and State Sen Randon Creighton filed SB 1604 just before the filing deadline to allow Barbers Hill ISD to establish a limited purpose public junior college district. The bills mirror a measure from the last Legislature.
Baytown police investigate a Friday evening shooting on Illinois Street that left a 19 year old man hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. and details remain scarce as investigators pursue leads.
Area athletes delivered strong showings at the Relays with multiple finalists and personal bests. The meet highlighted standout performances across events, translating into a competitive display for local schools.
Lee College students in a travel program visit Cuba to explore cultural resilience amid political and social challenges. The trip highlights art, history, and daily life, offering firsthand insights into Cuban society and exchange with local communities.
Obituary notices honor Joe Araujo and Bobby Lynn Reynolds in Page 3A with brief life summaries and tributes from family and local community. Authorities note their passing and reflect on contributions, dates, and surviving relatives.
Mont Belvieu police begin enforcing a city ordinance banning texting and talking on wireless devices while driving with fines up to 200 dollars. The move aligns with over 60 Texas cities though Texas lacks a statewide ban, officials say safety demands full attention behind the wheel.
Baytown weighs stance on ban while Mont Belvieu and Sugar Land push hands-free rules. Arizona Missouri Montana lack statewide bans. Texas prohibits hand-held devices in school zones and bans bus drivers and new drivers from using them. See calls page 7.
Texas House moves House Bill 62 toward a statewide ban on electronic messaging while driving. The Transportation Committee approved the measure 13 to 0 with all members present. The proposed law targets portable wireless devices for text or image messaging, as dozens of cities already regulate distracted driving.
Baytown police interviewed two men linked to a reported abduction attempt on Monday but the DA did not file charges due to conflicting stories and insufficient evidence. One man from the van and a relative of the girl, held on unrelated charges, remains in custody. The 12-year-old girl reported the incident.
Baytown City Council annexed property near Kilgore Parkway to create a new single family residential subdivision named South Winds led by local leader David Kadjar. The project aims to establish a planned community in the area.
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