Texas lawmakers weigh fuel tax hike options for roads
Rep. Joe Pickett of El Paso cautions that precise figures on needed fuel tax increases are early. Options include raising the gas tax or adding toll roads. Lawmakers say current funding lags behind road needs as fuel efficiency lowers revenues. The House Transportation Committee will hear TxDot testimony in Austin Monday.
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Two Men Jailed After Police Stop on High Street
Police stopped a vehicle on High Street at 9:10 p.m. after suspects matched the theft description. One man refused to identify himself and was jailed. The other, found with almost nine ounces of marijuana, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Baytown police later arrested three men linked to a Houston gang at a bar on South Highway 146 after an assault.
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Vehicle burglaries near North Main and East blocks
A theft report details $1,970 in items stolen from a vehicle burglarized inside a business’s fenced area in the 400 block of North Main. The incident was reported Tuesday morning. Separately, a Sony in dash stereo CD player was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in front of a residence in the 600 block of East.
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Purse Stolen From Vehicle On East Fayle
Police report a theft in the 100 block of East Fayle Sunday night between 8 and 11 with a purse taken from a parked vehicle. Loss valued at 100 dollars. Subject details not released.
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Three Baytown Officers Arrest Three Local Men
Three men were arrested in the 1000 block of Northwood after failing to identify to police. All had outstanding warrants. one also faced marijuana possession charges. The Baytown Police Beat reports 33 offense reports and 11 traffic accidents with five injuries. Crime Stoppers offers anonymity and rewards.
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Northwood
Baytown Police Report 335 Offenses Between Tue and Wed
Baytown police logged 335 offenses from Tuesday into Wednesday morning, detailing incidents across patrol zones. Officers reported calls ranging from thefts to disturbances, with investigations ongoing and patrols stepped up for daytime hours.
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