Baytown police log reports multiple thefts and burglaries
Between 8:30 p m Sunday and 6 a m Monday a white 1993 Chevrolet extended cab truck valued at about 2500 with Veolia markings was stolen from Garth Road. Other incidents included a Chevron burglary for a red welding machine and coins, a stolen Murray lawn mower from East Republic Avenue, a T-top theft from a red Camera at San Jacinto Mall, vandalism at Target with a Dell Latitude stolen, and a home burglary of Del Oro Drive. Police logged 157 calls with eight alarms and multiple thefts, assaults, and burglaries.
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Anahuac trustees seek higher student behavior standards
Anahuac school board members James Copeland and Ken Moore urged improved conduct across the district's three campuses at a Monday meeting. Copeland credited current behavior as good but said it should rise, proposing a workshop on positive reinforcement and disciplinary measures. Gayle Pereto Long questioned board jurisdiction and suggested consulting the district attorney.
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Anahuac Board weighs discipline plan amid code changes
The Anahuac ISD board discussed building a district discipline plan while cautioning against overreach, stating it should not micromanage and must defer to state code of conduct revisions due this summer. The board planned to discuss behavior issues later and approved contract extensions for about 140 district staff.
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Alicia Chavez
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Martha Cervantes
Carla Attaway
Juana Chavez
Robbie Linares
Kathy Chambliss
Tracie Mayes
Laura Hall
LaKethia Guidry
Wanda Orton Retired as Baytown Sun Editor
Wanda Orton, longtime managing editor of The Baytown Sun, retires after decades shaping the paper’s newsroom leadership and editorial voice. She guided coverage across local government, community events, and regional news, leaving a legacy of newsroom mentorship and institutional memory.
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Abilene business owner seeks second smoking ban vote
Homer Winkles owner of My Place lounge turned in about 5400 signatures to the Abilene city secretary to call a second election on the smoking ban. The effort needs 4900 new valid signatures beyond the 1640 already verified. If enough signatures stand, council could repeal or suspend the ban, but another vote likely wouldn’t occur before November.
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