Guests Baytown residents caught in Japan chaos
Becky Guest and her husband Wayne, Baytown residents, endured Japan's massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami while visiting Tokyo. In a street scene near their apartment in the financial district they described dizziness and a crowded exodus as people fled tall office buildings for open space. Their account, relayed via email, highlights confusion and language barriers during the disaster.
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Baytown Meals on Wheels seeks $5K match for funding boost
An anonymous donor offers $5,000 if the Baytown Meals on Wheels program raises the same amount from other sources. Executive director Ron Parker notes current donations are down after recent cuts. The program, housed at Faith Presbyterian Church, serves 305 residents weekdays with help from Exxon Mobil and local churches, funded mainly by the Area Agency on Aging and United Way.
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Woman indicted in girls deaths in Texas crash
A Baytown woman Amanda Jean Lewis 26 was indicted on two counts of intoxication manslaughter for the November 6 2004 deaths of sisters Cristin Grubbs 12 and Katie Grubbs 11 in Nederland. She was arrested in Orange County held on 50000 bond. A toxicology report showed a mix of prescription drugs in her system.
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Sun Profiles Health Focus Highlights Community Changes
The Sun releases its annual Profiles edition centering on health in the local community. It examines current health trends, upcoming changes, and what the future holds for public wellness and medical services.
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May local elections feature contested city races but sparse school board contests
Filing closed Monday for May local elections with city councils showing more competition than schools. Anahuac has all four council seats contested except none. Baytown, Mont Belvieu, and La Porte show mixed contests. School districts Barbers Hill, La Porte, Goose Creek, and Anahuac ISD mostly no contests as voters face tough board decisions.
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