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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2017
Page
1
In a Saturday election with 2,597 total votes cast across absentee, early, and election day balloting Gina Rivon and Gilbert Santana won seats on the Lee College Board of Regents. Judy Jirrell Santana was re-elected for a third term. Wayne Gray and Ronn Haddox were not re-elected or ran. Santana is a longtime Baytown community leader.
Ben Pape and Richard Clem are elected to GCCISD board seats District 4 and 5 respectively. Agustin Laredo III and Howard Sampson win re election after running unopposed. Pape is Galena Park ISD tax assessor collector and won 1062 votes while Clem garnered 170. BPIe former District 4 rep Gigi Cockrell received 72 votes. Terry Nevorski failed to win District 5 with 42 votes.
Sunnews Sports reports on broader fishing choices expanding for anglers with new options and coverage across events and gear, highlighting expanded ticketing, venues, and equipment trends.
Baytown Sun invites readers to vote on an online poll under the Opinion section. The question asks whether districts should be allowed to opt out of the Robin Hood funding mechanism. Readers can participate at baytownsun.com.
A Page 3 obituary roundup lists Robert Merchant Dr. Neal Chastain Roy Homer Vann Sr Theresa Anne Walker Curt Ball Carl Harper and Rita Martinelli Bernardin with brief biographical notices noting service, family and funeral details.
A line from 1 Corinthians 2 9 emphasizes that God has prepared unimaginable things for those who love him and live in faith. The verse contrasts human perception with divine revelation and invites contemplation of spiritual riches beyond earthly experience.
A compact social call from Baytown Sun urging readers to like its Facebook page and follow on Twitter for updates and content from the local news outlet.
The Lemmon family from Pelly produced six sons who served in World War II. Two remained stateside, two fought overseas and survived, while the other two did not. Paul Lemmon, the lone survivor, received the Honor able Order of the Military Order of St Christopher at a luncheon with Major General David Arthur Whaley in attendance. Jonathan Jordan, a WW II author, highlighted the family’s sacrifices before presenting the award. SEE HERO PAGE 10.
Robert “Bob” Merchant longtime Baytown Police Department assistant chief and namesake of the Baytown Police Academy died over the weekend at age 84. A Goose Creek native and Army veteran he joined the Baytown force in 1958 and led as assistant chief from 1982 to 1985. Navy FBI National Academy Associates member, he remained active with the department visiting weekly and sharing wisdom.
Chambers County Commissioners Court will review a reform package aimed at closing conflict of interest loopholes and ensuring transparent funding before new capital projects. The plan follows a county debt episode tied to a 2016 $57.9 million obligation for a law enforcement facility later rescinded after public backlash.
Harris County Flood District to analyze flood and drainage issues in the Cedar Bayou watershed. A public meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 30 p.m. Thursday at the Crosby Community Center, 409 Hare Rd, to share information about the Cedar Bayou Flood Risk Reduction Study.
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