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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2007
Page
3
A woman's ex-girlfriend stabbed her in the head with a fork during an argument in the 900 block of Northwood around 12:30 Tuesday morning. The victim's wound was deemed superficial by EMS. the assailant was arrested on assault charges.
The city showcased a new emergency operations center to house up to 50 essential personnel during hurricanes. The project, begun in 2004 and delayed by leaks, cost about 505,647 extra dollars to finish. City leaders stress the facility’s vital role for Gulf Coast preparedness and public confidence amid Rita and Katrina precedents.
The district narrowed RFQ respondents to six firms for the bond program with three local construction firms and BGK Architects highlighted for community ties. Davis Associates faced questions over recent school work and staffing, as CBAC chair cited lack of current experience and incomplete information. Davis, thanking supporters, awaits board action or a possible reconsideration as officials note project costs rise with delays.
Frances Pryor 90, longtime Baytown resident and last charter member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, died Monday. Born 1916 in Hearne, she helped convert a vacant Minnesota Street storefront into a church in 1926, worked at Sears Roebuck, ran Odorless Cleaners for 47 years, and was a Lee High School graduate from 1932. Survived by son David and extended family. Memorials to St. Mark's Stepping Stones. visitation 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Crespo & Jirrell Funeral Home. Service 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, with interment Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Baytown moves to finish the Goose Creek Retirement Community deal after years of delays. The project aims to aid aging residents, with backing from Bergen Capital and The Grey Horse Group. In other business, the council canvassed election results and upheld a smoking ban repeal vote. Mercedes Renteria III lost District 1 to Lena Yepez by 267 to 265. Capetillo and Sheley were unopposed in Districts 2 and 3. Palumbo administered the oaths. Yepez awaits recount at 5 p.m. Thursday. Rebroadcast times are 1:30 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Channel 16.
A white Chevrolet four door pickup headed west on East Houston Street struck Burris and fled the scene. Burris died before EMS could help. The driver is sought for failure to stop and render aid with possible further charges. Police urge tips to Crime Stoppers 713-222 TIPS or HCSO Traffic 713-672-8864.
Huddleston told investigators he was in a heated argument with his mother when the attack occurred. A guardian accompanied him in court, while his father aunt and grandmother were absent for the Monday proceedings.
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