Lightning Strike Sparks Oil Tank Fire in Beach City
A lightning strike hit six oil tanks at a Galveston Bay Energy site on Point Narrow Road causing a fire that prompted evacuation of about 100 residents to the Beach City Community Center. No injuries were reported as responders from ExxonMobil and local agencies battled the blaze, with a reprieve by noon.
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Beach City
Point Narrow Road
Galveston Bay Energy
Trinity Bay
Chambers County
Ryan Holzaepfel
Holzaepfel
ExxonMobil
Enterprise Products
Lyondell Basell
Covestro
Cove
Mont Belvieu
Pet
Rusty Senac
Court declines to rule on UIW sovereign immunity claim
The Texas appeals court declined to rule on whether University of the Incarnate Word police are protected by sovereign immunity in the Redus case. It ruled UIW is not a governmental unit for jurisdiction, and remanded to resolve the interlocutory appeal. The case concerns officer Christopher Carter shooting Cameron Redus after a traffic stop. Redus died at the scene in Alamo Heights after a late-night dispute.
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University of the Incarnate Word
Appeals Court
Ing
Erate
Cameron Redus
John P. Devine
UIW
Court of Appeals
USW
Mark Hall
The
Dus
Redus
Alamo Heights
Christopher Carter
University
Carter
Texas
San Antonio Express-News
McCartney Reflects on Nine Years in Baytown Council
Longtime District 6 council member McCartney looks back on achievements from tax reform to redevelopments. He cites industrial deals, San Jacinto Mall owner change, Brunson Theater plans, Town Square, and Kroger as key gains while stressing financial leadership and growth amid controversy over a rental property and residency. The leader notes strong future potential as he passes the torch.
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McCartney
San Jacinto Mall
San Jacinto Hospital
Brunson Theater
Texas Avenue
Town Square
Kroger
Alexander Drive
District 6
Peninsula
Evergreen
Roseland Park
Mont Belvieu
Barbers Hill
ISD
Stephen DonCarlos
DonCarlos
Chris Presley
Terry Sain
Bob Hoskins
Laura Alvarado
Charles Johnson
Alvarado
Johnson
Multiple Burglaries Reported Across Garth Road Area
A string of vehicle and building burglaries occurred in the 3500 to 4900 blocks this week. Items stolen include a firearm valued at 350 dollars, electronics worth 2200 dollars, cash, a purse, a television, a game system, a cell phone, and other property. A dark Chevy Trailblazer with no front plate is linked to the incidents.
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Garth Road
Carnegie Street
Deerwood Circle
Interstate 10
Creekbend Drive
Harold Lane
Police Beat: Multiple thefts and vehicle crimes reported
Baytown Police records detail thefts including a firearm from a vehicle on Black Rock Street and in the 1200 block of Strickland Street, a $20,000 vehicle theft on Town Circle, and a white Buick Lacrosse stolen from North Main Street. Other losses include a handbag, makeup worth over $5,000 recovered, a bicycle, and cash in various blocks. Two women arrested on felony warrants near Interstate 10. Crime Stoppers offers rewards.
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Ash Street
Black Rock Street
Strickland Street
Town Circle
North Main Street
Interstate 10
Baytown
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