College Veterans Center funding boosts Lee College efforts
Lee College celebrated a $10,000 gift from Walmart and veteran advocate Smith to expand the college veterans center founded in 2011 now serving more than 450 former service members and families. President Dennis Brown highlighted GI Bill benefits and industry ties, while Director Ehab Mustafa cited advising, benefits help, mental health support, and job fairs connecting veterans to careers.
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Lee College
Dennis Brown
Lee College Foundation
Pam Warford
Walmart
Wayne Smith
Brown
Veterans Center
Ehab Mustafa
Veteran Center
Lee College Veterans Center
Mustafa
Hazlewood
College Veterans Center
Family tragedy in Chambers County deepens murder case
The body of a woman was found 1.75 miles south of the I 10 Bridge and pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Larry Cryer. Her death coincides with the shooting death of her boyfriend, reportedly linked to her estranged husband Courtney Curtis, who posted bond earlier. Curtis says he found Simpson in the closet after being told of the threat. The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office investigates as Curtis alleges self defense. A shotgun and pistol were recovered at the scene.
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Justice of the Peace
Larry Cryer
Williams
Chambers County Sheriff Department
Dan Houghton
Kjas.com
Courtney Juan Cur
Simpson
Simpsons
Murder continues from page in Baytown
Shal’s death is the fourth homicide in Baytown this year. Detectives seek witnesses, neighbors, friends and relatives with information on events leading to Shal’s death. Baytown Crimestoppers offers anonymous tips via call, text or online form with a unique code. if it helps arrest a suspect, up to $5,000 can be awarded. Call 281-427-TIPS or text Baytown to 274637 CRIMES.
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Shal
Baytown
Patrick urges ouster of Fort Worth official over bathroom policy
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick demands the resignation of Fort Worth ISD superintendent Kent Scribner who approved restroom guidelines for transgender students. Scribner required access to single stall restrooms or use during times when other students are absent, a policy Patrick calls a personal political agenda harming 86,000 students.
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Texas
Dan Patrick
Fort Worth
Kent Scribner
Fort Worth Independent
Patrick
Scribner
Baytown Motorcyclist Dies After Crash Near Spur 330
The body of 21 year old Joyce Pitkin was found near a tree line at Spur 330 and Airhart Road in what authorities call a motorcycle fatality. Pitkin, last seen leaving a bar on N Alexander Drive around 1 30 Friday morning, apparently lost control on the 146 flyover and struck a concrete barrier. A friend reported missing by Friday located the body. Baytown police urge tips to 281427 or online and text BAYTOWN to 274637 CRIMES.
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Joyce Pitkin
Spur 330
Airhart Road
Baytown
Eric Freed
Pitkin
Friends
N. Alexander Drive
Stolen Vehicles Reported On Market and Garth Roads
A silver 2004 Volvo V-70 valued at 1800 was stolen at Market Street and Huggins Street Saturday morning. A maroon 2004 Ford F250 King Ranch was stolen in the 6600 block of Garth Road Sunday.
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Market Street
Huggins Street
Garth Road
Burglary Reports On Decker Drive And Coachman Drive
A burglary of a residence on the 7500 block of Decker Drive Sunday night involved a stolen Emerson flat screen TV valued at 489. A second burglary on the 4700 block of Coachman Drive Sunday saw about 215 stolen along with prescription medication.
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Decker Drive
Emerson
Coachman Drive
Jack in the Box Robbery Reported in Baytown
A robbery occurred Sunday night at the Jack in the Box on Interstate 10 in the 5107 block area. An overweight black male in a plaid jacket brandished a handgun and stole an undetermined amount of cash with no injuries. Baytown Police urge anyone with information to call 281-422-8371.
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Interstate 10
Baytown
The Baytown theft report on Bowie Street
A theft of 300 dollars was reported in the 100 block of Bowie Street on Friday. Police Beat is compiled from Baytown Police Department reports and officer interviews. Reports are available on the city website at Baytown.org.
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Bowie Street
Baytown
Sterling Coaches Reflect On Baseball's Impact
The article quotes a coach reflecting on the lasting influence of mentoring young players, noting that the hope is those former players will someday return to share how baseball shaped their lives and careers. The speaker emphasizes the reciprocal effect the sport has had on them personally.
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