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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2015
Page
1
Section B highlights the top graduates from area high schools with profiles of standout seniors, including honors, activities, and college plans. Names of valedictorians and other high achievers are featured with brief notes on their futures.
The Baytown Youth Fair marks its 55th annual conclusion with a full roundup of exhibits, competitions, and community events. Highlights include top livestock show awards, crafts, culinary entries, and youth achievement recognitions across the fairgrounds.
Crosby closes a record-breaking season with a final game showing elite scoring and leadership. The squad reflects on a historic run as the team finishes strong at home, honoring the star's contributions and setting a high standard for next year.
Obituary notices for Clarence W. Jackson and Emogene Wood Manson appear on page 6A detailing their passing, brief biographical notes, and funeral arrangements. The notices emphasize their years of life and community ties.
A Baytown charter review panel urged placing 23 charter changes on the November 2015 ballot. The panel backed $1000 monthly mayor compensation and $500 monthly council pay, arguing officials sacrifice time away from work and families. The recommendation follows a 2012 vote where the proposal failed 57 to 43 percent. The council decides ballot propositions.
After heavy rains subsided the San Jacinto River rose above flood stage near Houston, flooding Banana Bend and Rio Villa from three inches to two feet. The river crested around 11 feet and receded to about 9.7 feet as storms approached. Harris County officials warned drivers via marked high water signs while deputies prepared for rescues with boats and high water vehicles. Local residents, accustomed to flooding, described the event as disruptive but not crippling.
Richard Gonzalez, one of four charged in the deaths of Alex Chavez and Jarvis Morgan, was not indicted by a grand jury. The case, tied to February killings of the two teens who were to get haircuts, involves capital murder charges against Gonzalez and Valentin Lazo.
Emergency manager Bill Vola of Baytown warns panic arises when residents lack plans. He aims to make every Baytown resident a survivor by outlining steps to cope with emergencies and electrical threats during the storm season.
Barbers Hill High School held a memorial tree at the flagpole Thursday to honor former student Kameron Skinner, who died in a July 2014 car accident at age 15. Superintendent Greg Poole called it a fitting symbol for future generations of Barbers Hill students.
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