Presley defeats Sheley in District 2 council race
A first time candidate Chris Presley wins District 2 over longtime councilman Scott Sheley by 440 to 144 votes with 97 percent of precincts counted. In District 1 incumbent Mercedes Renteria III narrowly defeats Laura Alvarado, 231 to 201, with 97 percent counted. Presley leads early and on Election Day. Renteria leads in early voting for District 1.
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Mont Belvieu Adopts Home Rule Council Manager Plan
Mont Belvieu voters adopt a home-rule charter with a council-manager government. Final unofficial tally: 227 in favor 114 against. Mayor Nick Dixon celebrates turnout and citizen approval while noting Bryan Easum could transition to city manager duties.
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Barbers Hill approves 60 million bond for district upgrade
Barbers Hill voters approve a 60 million bond package with no tax increase, funding aging building improvements, security upgrades, and new technology. About 83 percent supported the measure, with 635 in favor and 132 against overall. Election day totals were 219 104. early voting led the strong 635 132 count. Superintendent Greg Poole and Assistant Superintendent Becky McManus spoke of public education value and bond obligations. SEE BOND on page 3A.
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Baytown Chamber honors four public safety workers
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce honored four public safety professionals at the annual Public Safety Recognition Tuesday. Awards of Excellence went to a Harris County Precinct 3 deputy, a Baytown Police officer, and Baytown Fire Department paramedic and firefighter. Precinct 3 Deputy Kelly Hodges received the Public Safety Award of Excellence posthumously, accepted by his widow. Hodges saved a choking child with CPR at a May 4 crash scene, earning praise from EMS for restoring the girl’s pulse. Brenda Hodges spoke of community messages and his servant heart. Fire Department awards went to both a paramedic and a fire rescuer. The awards note Baytown once merged fire and EMS, now separate again. See awards page 3A.
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