Baytown installs red light cameras at select intersections
Garth Road and Baker Road intersections host the first red light cameras after city approval of a TxDOT maintenance amendment. American Traffic Solutions will collect 55 percent of the $75 fine for each citation as cameras go live with a 30 day warning period varying by location.
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Texas Department of Transportation
State Highway Department
Garth
Baker Road
Baker and Garth
Ning
American Traffic Solutions
Baytown
Txdot
Baytown Eyes Red Light Cameras Emphasize Compliance
Baytown city manager Garry Brumback says the red light camera program is about voluntary compliance not revenue and contracts with a private firm to take most proceeds. Police chief Dougherty supports safety gains, noting potential shift from fatal intersection crashes to minor rear-end bumps while cameras use a three layer review to exclude lawful turns.
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Baytown
Garry Brumback
Brumback
University of South Florida
Virginia
Keith Dougherty
Dougherty
Baytown residents voice vision for city strengths and risks
Citizens at a visioning session identified Baytown's water and bay, parks, jobs, utilities, and safety as strengths while noting weaknesses such as abandoned buildings and high taxes. They flagged threats including a Barge Terminal plan, zoning changes, and pollution, with opportunities on the waterfront and north of I 10. Public input welcomed via baytown.org.
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Houston
Cedar Bayou
Baytown
Hilda Martinez
Andrea
EMS
Interstate 10
Texas Avenue
Bayland Island
Grand Parkway
Baytown residents push for cleaner, walkable city center
City hearings reveal focus on downtown Texas Avenue waterfront and trails as residents praise litter removal beautification awards and ordinances. Cynthia Brum emphasizes leveraging Baytown industry for jobs and growth while Diane Woodcox cites civic donors and cultural diversity as key to transforming historic areas into walkable town centers. Rosemary Hudson backs the strategic vision with citizen input.
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Deaton
Texas Avenue
Baytown
Houston
Cynthia Brum
Brum
Diane Woodcox
Woodcox
Rosemary Hudson
Baytown Fraud Reports Tie to Wal Mart and Macy s
Two Baytown residents reported credit card fraud on March 15 with one victim charged 630 at Wal Mart and another nearly 1300 at Wal Mart and Macy s in San Jacinto Mall. Police investigate separately, unsure if linked.
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Baytown
Wal- Mart
Wal-Mart
Macy’s
San Jacinto Mall
Baytown Man Arrested on Possession Charge
A Baytown man was arrested and charged with possession after police stopped him following a reported incident. The suspect faced immediate custody and remained in the county jail pending further legal action.
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Baytown
St Josephs Bazaar Set for Sunday at 1907 Carolina Street
St Joseph Catholic Church will host its annual Feastival bazaar on Sunday at 1907 Carolina Street featuring an auction, plant sale, raffle, barbecue dinner, numerous booths, and a new Bingo Night kickoff. Proceeds support church improvements and St Joseph School. over five years the bazaar raised about 310000. A riding lawnmower auction prize and a Cabo San Lucas villa stay highlight top items.
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
Carolina Street
Gil Gerlich
Gerlich
Dan Herrera
Seguin
Junior
Highlands
Mary Ann Cavazos
Baytown Sun Citizen of the Year reception Friday
The 2008 Citizen of the Year will be honored at a 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. reception in The Baytown Sun newsroom at 1301 Memorial. Nominees include Ms. Bill Cates Gilbert Santana Eva Joe Epperson Steve Ellis and Fred Aguilar. Unsung heroes Susan Milner Glenn Whitcomb Judy Barrow John Hunt Henry Adair Sgt. Eccleston Dr. Louis Hughes Weston Davis will also be recognized. Admission is free. for more information call 281-422-8302.
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Mike Wilson
Bill Cates
Gilbert Santana
Eva Joe Epperson
Steve Ellis
Fred Aguilar
Susan Milner
Glenn Whitcomb
Judy Barrow
John Hunt
Henry Adair
Sgt. Eccleston
Louis Hughes
Weston Davis
Baytown Sun
Memorial
Burnet links in Texas history and local legends
A fragmentary reminiscence ties Burnet to early Texas events. It recalls Archer Burnet in the Continental era, Albert Latimer signing the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836, and Burnet becoming Republic of Texas president. The note playfully imagines a statue honor and wonders about connections to Clarksville, Red River County. Wanda Orton is identified as a Baytown Sun veteran editor.
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Burnet
Benjamin Clark
Clarksville
James Clark
William Burnet
David G
Albert Latimer
Red River County
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Republic of Texas
Latimer
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