Baytown Council Eyes 146 Highway Speed Change
Baytown City Council votes tonight on lowering the 60 mph speed limit on Highway 146 from Cedar Bayou Bridge to I 10. City manager says speed study recommends 50 mph this segment and 45 mph at the I 10 intersection. state approval needed before enforcement in 10 days. Residents push for safety amid traffic growth.
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Rundell Hall Renovation to House Lee College Services
Lee College moves to renovate Rundell Hall, reopening in fall after 2006 vacancy. The first major project from the 2013 bond creates a student center with counseling, admissions, financial aid, registrar, and cashier on the first floor. Second floor rooms will host general admin offices, a university center, and two classrooms for partner universities.
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Baytown Tow Truck Permit Revoked Over Violations
The Baytown Tow Truck Committee revoked Kenneth Hammers's tow permit list inclusion after three violations of the Baytown Tow Truck Code and Tow Agreement. Hammers has 15 days to appeal to City Council, which may uphold, repeal, or modify the penalty. if upheld, he may reapply in September. The case arose from a Dec. 27 incident involving Jerry Yarbrough and a damaged car taken to Kenneth's Paint and Body Shop despite expectations.
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Laguna Azul Apartments fire damages four units in Baytown
Baytown firefighters battled a windy blaze at Laguna Azul Apartments on 1200 Northwood St damaging four units in a back building. No injuries reported. Investigators, including the fire marshal, said the fire started in the walls of two second-story units and may have been electrical. Water damaged several ground units and sheetrock was removed. Tina Johnson, whose upstairs unit was affected, watched firefighting crews work as the scene unfolded.
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