Baytown Issues 70 Building Permits in October
Officials issued 70 building permits in October for new construction totaling 1,766,213 dollars, down from September’s 1,947,744 dollars. Through ten months, the city had issued 570 permits for 17,250,806 dollars, with fees totaling 111,885. Notable projects include a 664,948 dollar fire administration and shop building at 201 E Wye Drive and several commercial and office updates.
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Baytown City
E. Wye Drive
Four Seasons Development Co
Houston
William T. Burger
Larry Wilkey
Jim Skinner
Baytown
Baker Road
Rick Merling
Curtis Mathis
Garth Road
Randall's Center
Randall’s Center
Pearce Street Journal Review Warns Teen Movie Explicitness
An Indianapolis critic says new teen aimed movies are so explicit they are not recommended for adults, highlighting concerns about content and suitability. The piece frames the issue as a caution about on screen material affecting teen audiences.
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Indianapolis
50th Wedding Anniversary Draws Out-of-Town Guests
AROUND TOWN notes the 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Savage drawing guests from Baytown and beyond including Dr. and Mrs. Ben Ammons Mr. and Mrs. Terry Stephens Eula Potter Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hensler. Other attendees listed include Lee Harper Ben Grimsley Thurman Watson Bob Druce Barney Gray and John Waller at a recent birthday meal. Jackie Pflug visits Baytown while Jay Newton a Texas A&M graduate marks his first year at Ashland Chemical Co in Denver son of Doyce and Wanda Newton of Baytown.
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Johnny Savage
Ben Ammons
Terry Stephens
Eula Potter
Glenn Walker
Harry Hensler
Lee Harper
Ben Grimsley
Thurman Watson
Bob Druce
Barney Gray
John Waller
Jackie Pflug
Baytown
Jay Newton
Texas A&m
Ashland Chemical Co
Denver
Colo
Doyce
Wanda Newton
Earrings of the Rivalry: Sterling and Lee Clash in Storied Friday
In a long running Texas high school cross town feud, Sterling and Robert E Lee face off at Stallworth Stadium. The 1971 memory of Sterling’s 20 to 19 victory fuels today’s expectations as Sterling seeks another win over the Ganders, with local fans hopeful for a dramatic showdown.
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Baytown High School
Robert
Carolyn Francis
Stallworth Stadium
Ross
Sterling
Robert £. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Rangers
Goose Creek
Baker Road
Clements
White
Stallworth
Dan Stallworth
Texas
Ranger
Dane Listi
Jackie Gleason
Russell Clark
RBL
Ganders
Astrodome
Lee
Muessig cites conspiracy over high insurance rates
Baytown Rotary hears attorney Craig Muessig asserting the insurance crisis is a fraud and a conspiracy to boost profits. He argues rates are four times higher than years ago, cites rising firm profits in 1986, and warns tort reform would hurt victims and customers.
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Donna Purdy
Craig Muessig
Baytown Rotary Club
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Muessig
Jack Wells
Maessig
Texas
Clements makes economy top priority for Texas
Gov elect Bill Clements says work has begun for his administration focusing on Texas economy and jobs. He plans a 40 to 50 member economic task force to draft job creation proposals for the Legislature, with revenue outlook for 1988-89 showing possible shortfalls yet overall state income up. He presses for spending restraint and a revenue neutral tax structure review.
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Clements
Theresa Doyle
Texas
Legislative Budget Board
Bob Bullock
Weather outlook with rain chances and mild temps
Forecast shows Thursday night mostly cloudy with a 90 percent chance of rain and temperatures in the mid 60s. Friday expects partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent rain chance and near 80 degrees. Baytown recorded 53 at 8 a.m. and a high of 61 with .02 inches of rain.
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Baytown
Ganders to dedicate game to Roy Elms
The Robert E. Lee Ganders will dedicate their Friday night game to Roy Elms, a former Ganders coach from 60 years ago. Athletic Director Ron Kramer says Elms will be recognized in the stands before kickoff. Elms helped start Baytown football tradition in 1926 and Elms Field and later Memorial Stadium carried his legacy.
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Robert E. Lee
Horace Mann
Elms
Ganders
Memorial Stadium
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Ath ET
Baytown State
Secretary of State
Rteee
Roy Elms
Margaret
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