Spray park opens in Baytown as children splash to celebrate
Edna Mae Washington Park’s new water facility opened with a ribbon cutting by Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia Garcia. Kids in school clothes and swimsuits gathered on Wade Road, eager to try the spray features as officials from the sheriff’s office, city council, chamber of commerce, and Lee College joined the celebration. The park, second in Precinct 2 after North Shore Rotary Park, brings local water recreation closer to home for area families. Residents like Carolyn Swift praised the convenience for grandchildren and summer fun nearby.
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Goose Creek
Suspect in murder case set for June 6 court appearance
Shannon Nichols, 28, accused of fatally shooting Ramiro Hernandez, 24, from an apartment window in Baytown, faces a first degree murder charge and a June 6 court date. Police describe premeditation and ongoing investigations into possible motives while Hernandez’s car was struck by the bullet. Nichols’ bond was raised to 75000 dollars after a prior gun possession charge. he pleaded not guilty.
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U.S
Rob Freyer
Public meeting on Grand Parkway segments H and I-1 planned tonight
A public meeting on Grand Parkway segments H and I-1 will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at Eagle Pointe Recreational Complex Mont Belvieu Texas. The meeting, hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation and Grand Parkway Association, precedes an Environmental Impact Statement for the 36 mile toll project spanning Montgomery Harris Liberty and Chambers counties from U.S. 59 North to I-10 East.
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Campaign signs stolen from yards in Baytown race
Supporters of Lena Yepez report more than 100 of 450 campaign signs stolen as thefts rise in Baytown. Yepez, challenging incumbent Mercedes Renteria for District 1, notes eight supporters lost signs between Monday and Tuesday and says owners have filed reports with Baytown Police.
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Baytown
Burglary at Baytown Acupuncture on North Fifth Street
Baytown police responded to a burglary at Acupuncture in the 1600 block of North Fifth Street. Between 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Monday, about $10 in cash was stolen.
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Police hunt for two white thieves in beer thefts
Police seek two white male suspects in their 20s who robbed two convenience stores on the 6100 block of Interstate 10. They fled in a red 2005 Ford F-150 Supercrew with Texas plate 91JTZ3, reported stolen from Channelview. The incidents happened minutes apart near Chevron and Baytown Citgo at about 10:30 a.m. Monday.
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Burglary Reported on Burbank Avenue
A Baytown man reported multiple burglaries in the 1400 block of Burbank Avenue. Between March 27 and May 5 entries damaged his habitation storage shed and two vehicles and about $4,005 in electronics and tools were stolen.
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Burbank Avenue
Shots Fired Over Loud Music on Deanne Street
A black male in a vehicle played loud music on Deanne Street around 11 p.m. Monday. After a neighbor complained, he allegedly pointed a handgun at the complainant and fired two shots in unknown directions near the home. He was located and detained. investigation ongoing. Baytown Police logs show 172 calls from 6 a.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, including four shots fired and multiple incidents. Call 281-427-TIPS for tips.
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