Baytown area lawmakers push for special session on unfinished state business
The 140 day Texas legislative session ended with lawmakers from Baytown area warning of unfinished business. Representative Briscoe Cain cites reforms to school accountability and sanctuary city bans while Senator John Whitmire blames political posturing over property tax reform and Senate Bill 6. Both expect a special session called by Governor Abbott to address women privacy protections and tax reform.
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Sports BH grad headed to NCAA regional
A BH graduate advances to the NCAA regional, highlighted on page 5 with details on the matchups, seed, and potential routes to the national championship. The piece notes the athlete’s school, event specialty, and recent performances fueling the bid.
Wendy Ann Newbury Obituary In Local Notices
Obituary notice honoring Wendy Ann Newbury, noting her passing and local public acknowledgment. Terry Bassham and Beatrice Harbuck are listed among the obituary notices in the same segment, signaling memorials for multiple individuals.
Bible Verse Galatians 2 20 Reflects Christ Lives In Me
The verse declares that believers are crucified with Christ and no longer live, yet Christ lives within. The speaker affirms living by faith in the Son of God who loved and sacrificed himself for them.
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Free meals for kids in Baytown summer program grows
Goose Creek CISD Aramark and the City of Baytown offer free nutritious meals this summer from now through August at parks in Baytown and Highlands, with breakfast and lunch at participating schools through mid to late June. In 2016 mobile meals totaled 18,379, with prior years at 9,211 in 2015 and 2,560 in 2014. Amy George notes ongoing growth as SEE MEALS.
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Free summer meals program schedule for Baytown area
The City of Baytown offers a free summer meals program through August 11 with multiple location time slots including Bergeron Park 12:30 to 1, Central Heights Park 1:10 to 1:40, Duke Hill Park 11:55 to 12:25, Jenkins Park 12:45 to 1:15, McElroy Park 11:50 to 12:20, Pelly Park 11:15 to 11:45, Roseland Park 11:55 to 12:25, Washington Park 11:20 to 11:50, Sterling Library 11:15 to 11:45, Highlands Community Center 12:40 to 1:10, Stratford Library 1:15 to 1:45, plus Goose Creek CISD High School, Junior School and various elementary stops with breakfast and lunch windows.
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Beauty Will Rise Seeks Volunteers For Fireworks Stand Fundraiser
Beauty Will Rise asks volunteers to staff the Raceway Fireworks Warehouse at 6900 FM 3180 to raise funds for human trafficking transition services including a home and programs. The nonprofit partners with Raceway Fireworks Warehouse, donating a fixed amount plus a share of sales. shifts can be light with few customers.
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Major traffic switch near Grand Parkway intersection
TxDOT begins lane closures on Highway 146 at the Grand Parkway in a widening project to add U-turn lanes. The work near Highway 146 and Highway 99 is expected to continue through September, with drivers facing delays as crews operate. Deidrea George, the TxDOT spokeswoman, outlined expected impacts near the interchange.
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