Missing REL student Kirsten Fritch found dead in Texas City
Baytown police say the body found in a wooded area north of the bar near the Louise Street home is Kirsten Fritch 16. Her mother Cynthia Morris 37 and sister Breanna Pavilecek 13 were found dead in their Baytown residence. Jesse Dobbs 21, Fritch's boyfriend, was arrested for resisting arrest after failing to cooperate with officers.
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Traffic Shutdown on FM 1405 Due to Railroad Upgrades
Chambers County announces road closure on FM 1405 from Highway 99 to FM 2354. The shutdown starts Saturday at 7 p.m. and ends Sunday at 5 p.m. Detours will be in place and motorists should seek alternate routes.
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Jeremiah 11 10 Verse on Covenant Breach and Idolatry
A biblical verse recalls the people of Israel and Judah returning to old sins and following other gods. It notes that both houses have broken the covenant made with their forefathers and warns of continued disobedience.
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House of Israel
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Veterans at Lee College mark Marine Corps birthday at Rundell Hall
About a dozen veterans gathered at Lee College Veterans Center in Rundell Hall to mark the Marine Corps birthday. They used computers and resources, spoke with counselor Ehab Mustafa, and enjoyed refreshments as they discuss civilian life after service.
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Veterans Job Fair at Lee College Center Honors Veterans
Lee College Veterans Center hosted a veterans-only job fair for veterans and families on Veterans Day. Director Ehab Mustafa said vendors offered current openings or internships and stressed family support and self-reliance beyond government aid. See fair coverage on page 12A.
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Mustafa
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U.S
Baytown honors public safety heroes at gala farewell
Baytown Chamber Director Tracey Wheeler honored Precinct 3 Constable Ken Jones at the 24th Annual Public Safety Recognition Luncheon. Jones retires after 33 years with 172 employees, including 151 commissioned deputies. Na thaniel Brown and Estevan Rodriguez were also praised. A Veterans Day tribute appears in the Baytown Sun. Local veteran Omar Barberis, who served 1970 76, died after an Aug 1 accident. neighbors Mike and Evonne Donnelly aided him in his final years.
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Baytown
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Estevan Rodriguez
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Bayer
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Beach City
Baytown District 3 runoff set for December 10
Baytown prepares for a District 3 runoff between Charles Johnson and Spencer Carnes with early voting details to be coordinated by Harris County. Johnson led with 1,158 votes (42.42%) to Carnes 854 (32.38%) after 2,730 total votes. Brandon Capetillo did not seek re election. Johnson touts infrastructure and recreation focus while Carnes highlights his Baytown roots and engineering firm.
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