Texans approve $2 billion water plan in first ID law election
Texans backed a $2 billion transfer from the rainy day fund to the water infrastructure fund to support reservoirs, pipelines, and replacements. Houston re elected Mayor Annise Parker as residents weighed the Astrodome plan while statewide votes approved nine constitutional amendments including veterans tax credits. Early results showed turnout near 1 in 13 voters, with results pending two hours after polls closed.
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Luke Metzger
Environment Texas
Baytown honors public safety classes with awards
Fire Chief Shon Blake praised the chamber for recognizing public servants and noted 150 firefighters were eligible for nomination. Paramedic Russell Williams, fire academy student, and Lt. Patrick Mahoney of the fire department, who helped start Lee College's fire service program, received honors. Sgt. Chris Felder led the Baytown Police Department awards, with 24 commendations and prior roles in narcotics, field training, and canine units. The chamber committee selects winners from departmental nominations.
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Russell Williams
Baytown Ems
Patrick Mahoney
Fire Department
Lee College
Baytown
Chris Felder
Felder
Police Department
Harris County Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force
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Crime Prevention and Safety Committee
Goose Creek Country Club
Stephen DonCarlos
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Couple Arrested After Children Wandering Baytown Streets
Two boys aged 2 and 4 were found wandering busy Baytown streets on Monday morning prompting the arrest of their parents Amber Palamidy 24 and Andrew Palamidy 25 on a felony charge of endangering a child. Both remained in Harris County Jail with $2000 bonds as a 1 month old child was placed with CPS.
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Baytown
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Andrew Palamidy
Harris County
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Baytown council results reshape Districts 1 and 2
Presley defeats Sheley in District 2 after a 16 year tenure and becomes the longest serving Baytown council member, while Renteria edges Alvarado in District 1 to claim the post. Voters cite desire for change and downtown revitalization as key themes in Tuesday’s election.
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Lee College
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District 2
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Alvarado
District 1
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Texas Diversity Council
Texas
National Diversity Council
Knights of Columbus Hall
West Market Street
Raul Izaguirre
Izaguirre
Knights of Columbus
Penny Gillmore
West Baytown
Gillmore
Garth Road
Sterling Municipal Library
K. Elliott
Elliott
Bond funds expand facilities beyond taxes
The district plans to extend industrial facilities with bond money rather than property taxes. New buildings join an average facility age of about 30 years as updated renovations and renewed mechanical systems, including air conditioning and piping. About 10 percent will finance technology infrastructure and equipment.
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