Citizen of the Year reception to be held Friday
The Baytown Sun honors a 2008 Citizen of the Year and a group of Unsung Heroes chosen by past winners. Nominees include Bill Cates Gilbert Santana Eva Jo Epperson Steve Ellis Fred Aguilar and Susan Milner. The Unsung Heroes are Glenn Whitcomb Judy Barrow John Hunt Henry Adair Sgt Eccleston Dr Louis Hughes Weston Davis. The event runs 3:30 to 5:30 p m in The Baytown Sun newsroom at 1301 Memorial and is free to the public. Call 281-422-8302 for details.
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Highlands Junior School opens for returning students
Highlands Junior School welcomed students after a delayed January opening caused by district issues. The 160,000 square foot campus, cost about 28.7 million dollars, can seat 1,024 and features a modern design praised by Goose Creek superintendent Barbara Sultis. Principal Steve Herring noted a smooth transition despite utility and weather delays. The auditorium and some parking remain unfinished as work continues.
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Baytown hosts Chinese delegation eyeing cooperation and growth
A Chinese group led by Jinzhu and Zhang Huirong toured Baytown facilities including Chevron Philips and a local winery, praising safety and industry as they seek to apply Baytown practices to Yulin. The visit, hosted by local officials and business leaders, highlighted cross cultural ties and economic potential.
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City holds visioning session on strengths and threats
Baytown residents and the City Council explored strengths such as water bay parks and a strong employment base while noting weaknesses like abandoned buildings and high taxes. They identified opportunities north of I 10 waterfront land and undeveloped parcels alongside concerns over vacant retail and environmental issues.
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Bayer blast victims seek unspecified damages in Anahuac trial
About 59 plaintiffs including Jose Castro and William Villatoro claim Bayer exposure caused lost earnings, pain, and future surgeries after the plant explosion. Castro and Villatoro, both contract workers, endured knee surgery and face possible spinal operations. Jury selection runs through today with opening arguments set for Wednesday in Anahuac.
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Kamille Finds a Helpful Stranger in Time of Need
The narrator describes a moment of distress over Kamille’s problem. Wes steps away, Jana Cross volunteers to help by taking Kamille to the women’s facility. Jana, mother of Ranger baseballer Chance Smith, is kind and reassuring, and Kamille’s crisis is resolved with a new friend.
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Baytown Police Tie Burglaries to Vehicle Thefts and Theft at Food Town
Baytown officers reported two attempted vehicle burglaries in Avalon Bay Apartments early Monday with shattered windows and rummaged interiors though no items taken. A Chevrolet truck valued about $25,000 was reported stolen after burning outside Baytown prior to the theft report. Additional thefts included items worth about $2,250 from a vehicle on West Pearce Avenue and rib eye steaks from Food Town on Decker Drive. A black Volvo linked to the shoplifter drove away. a female driver was arrested for a traffic offense and the male passenger for shoplifting.
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Stolen 1998 Oldsmobile TX-LP Y76FLY Reported on West Pearce
A gold 1998 Oldsmobile four door with TX-LP Y76FLY was stolen from the 100 block of South Whiting Street between midnight and 9:30 a.m. Sunday, valued at about $500. Police in Baytown also responded to a vehicle burglary on West Pearce Avenue after a woman reported the break in Sunday evening.
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Baytown Police log shows 35 offense reports Sunday to Monday
Baytown police logged 35 offenses between 6 a m Sunday and 6 a m Monday including two assaults three auto thefts one burglary five vehicle burglaries one forgery one sexual assault four thefts five other arrests and 13 miscellaneous offenses There was one major vehicle crash and two minor crashes Crime Stoppers offers cash tips and anonymity Call 281 427 TIPS The full report is on the City of Baytown website Baytown org
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Chambers County Crime Reports Highlights Local Burglaries
A 2008 champagne Chevrolet Suburban was burglarized near Otter Circle in Baytown between March 18 and 19. Items stolen include a Baytown State Bank logo coin purse a black and silver Sprint phone and a Palm Centro. A 2006 red Ford Mustang convertible was burglarized at Market Basket Lot Winnie March 20 with a red leather jacket and necklaces taken. A Trinity Street Anahuac residence was broken into March 13 with $200 in coins stolen. Call 409-267-8318 or 409-724-TIPS to report information.
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See, Ladies, It’s Not Easy Being a Man
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