Kilgore drainage plan OKs funds for culvert and land
County commissioners approve a $1.23 million land acquisition budget for Kilgore drainage covering property, management and legal costs. They authorize Allen Boone law firm to prepare documents and negotiate a memorandum of understanding between stakeholders Angel Brothers Construction, Gray Enterprises, and Chambers County Logistics Terminal.
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Union Pacific
Rusty Senac
Precinct 4
Kilgore
Allen, Boone, Humphries and Robinson Law Firm
Senac
Angel Brothers Construction Company
Gray Enterprises
KTN
Chambers County Logistics Terminal
ABHA
Lipke, Cartwright and Roberts
College board reviews 2013 14 goals and 2014 15 plan
Lee continuations cover 2013 14 outcomes with a 60 percent rise in paid internships, safety lighting upgrades, and a $100000 bookstore loss prompting staffing and pricing reviews. Trustees press for measurable data, growth, enrollment, and clear objectives for 2015 2020 with spring reviews and budget alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Board of Regents
Steve Evans
Evans
Mer
Pete Alfaro
Alfaro
Mark Himsel
Himsel
Mark
Susan Moore-Fontenot
Pete
Moore-Fontenot
Crosby Food Show Backed Cook-Off and Parade Schedule
The barbecue cook-off and carnival kick off at 5 p.m. June 5 will run through 8 a.m. June 6. The Rodeo Parade starts at 10 a.m. with afternoon award presentations for cooking teams. Tickets and details are at Crosby Rodeo dot com.
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Crosby Rodeo.com
Auction details and bidder registration contact
Information on bidding process available at ren ebates dot com or by calling 972 548 9636. For in person item inquiries contact Rhonda Ball in Baytown Purchasing at 281 420 6526. City cannot answer auction questions.
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Renebates.com
Baytown
Rhonda Ball
Texas flood relief follows Texas drought after week of heavy rain
record rainfall eased drought in Texas while swelling rivers and lakes likely to stay high until July. Houston area saw rising San Jacinto River and flood warnings spread as evacuations were urged in Wharton and Horseshoe Bend. At least 23 dead and 14 missing as Blanco River disaster near Wimberley prompted continued search efforts.
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Houston
Texas
Oklahoma
Mark Wiley
National Weather Service
Fort Worth
San Jacinto River
Brian Harmon
Kingwood
Brazos River
Parker County Emergency Management
Joel Kertok
Brazos
Blanco River
Wimberley
Theft and burglary reports in Baytown streets
A vehicle theft was reported in the 4500 block of Regal Drive on Wednesday. A burglary of a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of East Jack Avenue on Tuesday night.
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Regal Drive
East Jack Avenue
Thefts Reported in Baytown Police Incident Summary
The Baytown Police Department investigated thefts between Wednesday and Thursday mornings along with two assaults, one auto theft, two burglaries, two forgeries, one sexual assault, two thefts and eight other arrests plus four miscellaneous cases. A TV was stolen from a hotel room in the 4900 block of Interstate 10. A white male drove a black 2001 Chevrolet Suburban with Texas plate GG84XX in the 5400 block of Hazel Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Hazel Street
Interstate 10
Texas
Emergency leaders urge caution as Harris County floods persist
River depths threaten roads and homes as flood zones remain active. Officials advise turning off power if water rises near wiring and seeking higher ground. High water rescue teams stay deployed with marine units and land flood vehicles ready to evacuate residents. Coordination continues among the Flood Control District and local agencies to monitor rainfall, gages, and river levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan Holzaepfel
Chambers County
Aters
Ryan Sullivan
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Flood Control District
Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
National Weather Service
City of Houston
San Jacinto River
Baytown Sees Large Sewer Overflows After Heavy Rain
In Baytown heavy rainfall caused sewer overflows with 159,515 gallons to Cedar Bayou and 128,000 gallons to Black Duck Bay. Officials and TCEQ were notified, clean-up underway, and projects totaling over 137 million since 2002 aim to reduce future spills. Public Works can be contacted for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Bayou
Black Duck Bay
TCEQ
Baytown
Public Works Department
Two Men Arrested After Motorcycle Theft on Main Street
Two men were arrested after stealing a motorcycle valued at 14000 dollars in the 6900 block of North Main Street on Wednesday.
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North Main Street
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Chambers County Sheriff's Office
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Yverie
Lee
Crosby
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Seth Robbins
Associated Press
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Baytown Sun
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Remington Park Baytown
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