Citizen of the Year finalists to be honored at Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun hosts a 9 a.m. reception for residents and families of 2017 Citizen of the Year finalists Ken Pridgeon Eloy Valdes Beverly Hawkins and Wilma Hayes at 1301 Memorial Drive. After a brief ceremony the Citizen of the Year will be announced with light refreshments.
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Barbers Hill Crosby clash for first place battle
Barbers Hill and Crosby face off for top spot in a pivotal showdown. The winner controls first in the standings as both teams seek momentum heading into the next stretch of the season.
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Obituaries Listing: Hennerichs, Vickers, Jones
Obituary notices for Emmett Hennerichs Barry Kirk Vickers Duke Herbert Jones appear on page three. The brief items summarize passing details and identify surviving family members and funeral arrangements as announced by local notices.
Bible Verse Romans chapter eight reflection
In the same way the Spirit assists us in weakness for we do not know what to pray for. The Spirit himself intercedes with groans beyond words and searches our hearts to know the mind of the Spirit. The Spirit intercedes for the saints according to God's will.
Baytown Sun Social Media Prompt
Social media note urging readers to connect with the Baytown Sun on Facebook and follow on Twitter at thebaytownsun. The item is a brief digital engagement cue without local events or names.
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Three Identified in Walmart Baby Formula Theft Ring
Baytown Police identify three suspects in a Walmart Garth Road theft ring. Jhoana Dresa, Francisco Preza and Gonzalo Martinez Garcia face charges for taking baby formula and clothing. Dresa and Preza are related and were arrested in Williamson County in 2015. Detectives recovered about $4,000 in stolen baby clothing and adult clothing linked to Walmart.
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Mont Belvieu honors group who helped save a student's life
A standing room crowd at the C T Joseph Conference Center applauded Barbers Hill Eagles coaches trainers and students for saving Rodney Wilburn after he collapsed following track practice on March 7. CPR AED and 911 coordination helped restore a pulse before EMS arrival. This marked the second time non city employees received the city Life Saver Award.
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Lee College answers lawsuit over gender discrimination
Lee College has filed an answer to a lawsuit by volleyball coach Tracie Johnson alleging gender discrimination and unequal treatment in pay and program support. The college disputes liability, places burden on the plaintiff, and seeks to dismiss the claim including requests for back pay front pay and attorney fees.
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Babin backs GOP health care repeal plan
U S Rep Brian Babin of Texas remains supportive of the American Health Care Act despite House Speaker Paul Ryan pulling the Obamacare repeal bill. He says it was a step in the right direction even if not perfect and expects action soon.
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