Safety awards honor 4 FROM STAFF REPORTS
Four Baytown first responders were named public safety officers of the year by the Chamber of Commerce during an awards banquet Tuesday night. Police Cpl. John Miller, firefighter Rodney Foster, emergency service tech Sean Saunders, and Precinct 3 Sgt. Gary Almeida and his K9 Amor were honored as public safety of the year. Alves, Miller with 42 commendations, including Chiefs' Unit Citation and Emergency Service Ribbons, were noted for long service and notable conduct.
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Baytown
Chamber of Commerce
John “Jr” Miller
Rodney Glen Foster
Sean Saunders
Gary Almeida
Amor
Mille Eran of
PAC to Fight Red Light Cameras in Baytown
Byron Schirmbeck leads Baytown Red Light Camera Coalition PAC to oppose the city’s automated enforcement. A new website www.saterbaytown.com hosts information and a petition-signing list.
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Baytown
Political Action Committee
Byron Schirmbeck
Saterbaytown
Red Light Camera Coalition
Schirmbeck
St Joseph students honor veterans with color guard
St Joseph Catholic School and Crosby JROTC honored area veterans at a Veterans Day assembly led by the Cougar Battalion color guard. The ceremony featured the Texas and U S flags and a pledge. Principal Dr Ann Mullins noted it was the first time the color guard attended. Tim Meadows presented a Veterans Affairs video honoring service members and suggesting support for returning veterans. The program aims to instill patriotism and inspire youth to value veterans.
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Baytown Sun
Nicki Evans
Ryan Roebuck
Crosby Jrotc
Johnnie Y. Avaloz
St. Joseph Catholic School
Cougar Battalion
Texas
U.S
Ann Mullins
St. Joseph’s
Crosby High School
Tim Meadows
Department of Veterans Affairs
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Meadows
Veterans Day observances in Baytown Houston area events
Baytown marks the 90th Veterans Day with a 11 a.m. ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza. Houston hosts a 10 a.m. ceremony on City Hall steps followed by the largest parade at Texas Avenue and Smith Street. Walter Cunningham will speak at UH Clear Lake from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Liberty Park. See Page 4A for details.
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Baytown
Veterans Memorial Plaza
Bicentennial Park
Lee Drive
Houston
City Hall
Texas Avenue
Smith Street
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Walter Cunningham
University
Liberty Park
Bay Area Blvd
Paul Urges Return Home in Iraq War Talk
Congressman Ron Paul spoke to the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday urging U.S. troops to come home from Iraq and Afghanistan. He criticized undeclared wars and highlighted his principled voting against the PATRIOT Act.
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Ron Paul
West Chambers County
Paul
Washington, D.C
GOP
Iraq
Baytown Olefins Plant marks 30 years of progress
ExxonMobil baytown olefins plant hosted officials and employees to mark 30 years of history. Plant manager Mike Zamora opened with a history overview and acknowledged partner groups. Victoria Walker Elementary received science books for fifth grade science classes in honor of partnerships.
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Baytown
ExxonMobil
Baytown Olefins
BOP
Mike Zamora
Victoria Walker
Zamora
Bob McGinty
Ricky Tompkins
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