Old River resident foils scam call from Canada police
Old River resident Jonell Buckels resisted pressure and questions during a Friday phone scam attempt. A caller posing as her granddaughter said she and a friend were jailed in Canada and needed bond money. An alleged police sergeant then demanded 2800 dollars by 4 p.m. to release them. Buckels was shaken but refused and warned others.
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Limbo over fire protection for 5000 Baytown area residents
Meetings continue between City of Baytown Harris County and residents of unincorporated areas north of Baytown over fire service for about 5200 residents. Current Baytown Fire Department protection under county contract is underfunded for non taxpaying residents. Officials expect a new arrangement before the March 2011 contract expiration. Discussions involve homeowners associations and a municipal utility district to reach a mutual agreement. Fire Protection Zone 32 is one of the few areas not served by a municipality or special district. County Fire Marshal Mike Montgomery and Baytown Fire Chief Shon Blake say the current contract is a holdover from prior arrangements.
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Officer recovering as police search for suspect in chase
A Baytown police officer injured while pursuing a suspect last week is recuperating at home. Authorities continue to seek the escaped motorist who fled after an unrelated driver ran a red light and crashed into the officer’s vehicle. The condition of the driver who caused the collision remains unclear.
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Baytown moves to comply with red light camera ordinance
Voters approved a ballot proposition Nov 2 sharply restricting red light cameras. Mayor Stephen DonCarlos said the city is moving quickly toward law, with a Nov 15 council meeting to formally accept results and possibly vote on the ordinance itself. The time for the meeting remains to be set.
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Baytown Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday At Veterans Plaza
Baytown will honor veterans Thursday with a 11 a.m. ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza 1001 Market St in front of Bicentennial Park. Organizer VFW posts with Baytown Parks & Recreation will host, with Conrad Garcia leading the Pledge, Pastor Jim Lamb giving the invocation, ROTC presenting colors, and Anthony Crespo as guest speaker.
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