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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2018
Page
8
President Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery for a Memorial Day tribute. He honors those who died serving the United States, notes a young boy at the tomb, and contrasts somber remarks with a self-praising tweet about the economy and unemployment.
Moore said gates protected us and now we protect them as Crosby JROTC under Reeves and Set directs the ceremony. Tim Meadows placed the Memorial Wreath at the Wall of Honor while Boy Scout Troop 107 served as Color Guard. Aiden Mosley of Pack 264 noted pride in country during remarks. Pastor Howater led opening and closing prayers. Dan Webb led an honor roll call as bugler Dana Read sounded Taps and Richard Kean piped Amazing Grace. Evergreen sprigs laid by Simpson Masonic Lodge symbolized spring and rebirth. attendance reached 250 to 300 with military vehicles on site and a luncheon afterward.
The district honored Pedro Ruiz Sarah Herweck Rex Miller and others with plaques as Dr Melissa Duarte Bekki Bishop and Troy Flores were named Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year. Bishop and Flores will advance to Region 4 competition. The event included retiring teachers, a reception, and recognition by CRCU and school leaders.
A detailed lawn care guide notes chinch bugs thrive in heat stressed grass and lists insecticides and Bt as controls. It explains grub damage from June beetle larvae, sod webworms in dry patches, root rot from too much rain and nitrogen, and take-all patch fungus. It stresses drainage, pH adjustment, early mowing, and pre emergent weeds in October, with emphasis on avoiding all purpose herbicides that kill grass.
Don Carlos, Lynn Jardinho, Bill Trapani and Councilman Bob Hosmins speak at Baytown ceremonies. They emphasize honoring fallen soldiers and the flag as symbols of freedom, duty, and national unity, noting how 9 11 renewed patriotic sentiment and the central role of remembrance.
City emergency officials identify local shelters including Lee College and several churches with aims to designate non Red Cross shelters and add animal kennels. Council discusses alternate shelter locations, more hotels accepting FEMA vouchers, and training Red Cross volunteers for shelter setup if needed. Plans include emergency preparedness education, a hurricane seminar, drainage inspections, vegetation pickup, and generators rules for gas stations. Council will receive September update and annual follow ups.
Police beat notes multiple break ins Friday in the 900 block of Sage Street with a wallet containing $50 stolen. Thieves took $2,890 from a vehicle in the 4900 block of Garth Road and checked a Massey Tompkins trailer for tools and clothing valued items. A Saturday burglary hit a business on North Alexander Drive with $700 in entertainment gear taken. A firearm valued at $450 was stolen Sunday from a vehicle at an apartment complex on West Baker Road.
Several thefts were reported in the area over the weekend including $63 worth of goods stolen Friday from Walmart on Garth Road and a wallet with $50 and $150 in cash taken from a residence on Shadow Creek Court. A Burlington clothing item valued at $115 was stolen Saturday on Garth Road, a $120 bicycle disappeared Sunday on Illinois Street, and an air conditioning unit was stolen from an apartment complex on Ward Road. A white 2014 Dodge Challenger with TX plate DXF-182 was reported stolen Sunday from a home on South 3rd Street.
A woman was arrested Friday at Ward Road and Houston Street for possessing 0.50 grams of methamphetamines. Two women were arrested Monday at North Alexander and Lanier drives, one for 0.30 grams of a controlled substance and traffickings and the other for public intoxication.
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