CenterPoint rep and family hurt in head on crash
David Baker, longtime CenterPoint Energy representative and Baytown area executive, was injured along with his wife and two children when their Toyota collided head on with a car on Stolander Road. Baker underwent foot surgery. his 8-year-old stepson had surgery for a torn intestine. his wife and daughter were treated and released. The other driver, flown to Hermann Hospital, was reported in generally good condition. Deputies gathered statements at the scene as LifeFlight evacuated the child and the other driver. Baker, recently named vice president of gas operations, faces about three months of recovery and physical therapy. He credited his strong community ties and said his family anticipated a 60-day move to Louisiana.
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Sheriff’s Office
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Baytown Police Beat Reports Widespread Incidents Across City
A car dumped in a residence yard near 900 block of Martin Luther King Street left owner unlocated. Major accident in 200 block of West Main led to arrests for warrants for family violence and theft. Disturbance on Charles Avenue ended with arrests for family violence and warrants. Between 6 am Wednesday and 6 am Thursday Baytown Police logged 136 calls including 10 alarms and multiple crimes. Crime Stoppers offers tips at 281-427-TIPS and police beat details are online at baytown.org.
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Sterling FFA sweeps livestock at Baytown Fair auctions set
At the Baytown Youth Fair, Sterling High School FFA swept the lightweight division led by Colby Massengale and dominated the heavyweight class with Megan Lee taking third and Cedar Bayou 4-H's Brandon Rowland winning first. Rowland plans to use prize money for college at Texas A&M. The fair resumes with auctions at 4 30 and rodeo events through the weekend, plus a benefit dance by Baytown Youth Fair Association.
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Brandon Rowland
Cedar Bayou
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Jacob Trawick
Gonzalez
Trawick
Lee High School
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Texas A&m
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Colby
Baytown
Gene Kelton
Baytown Youth Fair Association
Robert E. Lee High School Singing Hands
Baytown College approves 12 million bond for arts center plan
The board backed 12 million in revenue bonds for Rundell Hall renovations into a combined one stop shop and bookstore and a new 66 735 square foot arts center in Moser Hall. The plan funds 14.5 million arts facility along with Bathe potential growth and parking concerns with funds from property sale and tuition revenues. Regents debated financing options before a 7 2 vote in favor.
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Baytown Symphony Orchestra
Baytown Community Chorus
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Ellis
Randell Hall
Wayne Gray
Manuel Escontrias
Judy Navarre-Jirrels
Mark Hall
Hall
Texas
Mark Himsel
Arts Center
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Bill Blake
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