Local early voting ends today in Baytown area races
Final day of early voting for the May 14 local elections, with Baytown and Goose Creek CISD voters choosing from three sites at Baytown City Hall Goose Creek CISD and other precincts. Mont Belvieu ISD and Anahuac share locations, while some jurisdictions have single sites. After today, voting occurs Saturday 7 am to 7 pm at designated precinct locations.
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Holzaepfel Named Fire Marshal in Chambers County
Ryan Holzaepfel, 37, Chambers County emergency management coordinator, is named its first fire marshal. He will combine fire marshal duties with current emergency management role, officials said. County Judge Jimmy Sylvia endorses the move as sensible for a growing county. Holzaepfel notes his authority will focus in SEE MARSHAL PAGE 8.
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Channelview Teen Killed on Mother's Day. Suspects Sought
Harris County deputies pressed on Monday in the search for an alleged pair of killers in the death of 16 year old Lionel Smith, a Channelview High School junior and CHS football player. His body, with multiple gunshot wounds, was found near Woodforest at 15100 block just after midnight Sunday. No motive or suspect information available as investigators pursue leads.
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Teenage boy drowns at Banana Bend during river outing
A Milby High School student from Houston drowned near Banana Bend in the San Jacinto River around noon on Monday. Authorities reported a boy disappeared underwater and the Harris County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit began a search. identity was not released pending confirmation.
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Rotarians award four Goose Creek teachers Brunson scholarships
The Rotary Club of Baytown gave its Brunson Scholarships to Alicia Martin Shianna Nichols Nicole Hunter and Lindsey Mabry on May 4 at Goose Creek CISD. Each $1,000 annual grant supports two years of graduate study for teachers remaining in the district and pursuing education degrees. Martin will seek a doctorate at University of Houston Clear Lake Nichols aims for a master’s in reading at University of St Thomas in Houston.
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