Baytown Pie Lady Faces Emeril Competition
Long known as Baytown's Pie Lady, Helen Smith rose from local pie shop owner to a national contest finalist. She created a sweet potato pecan pie inspired by President Obama’s favorites, entered Emeril Lagasse's televised contest after spotting a call on Good Morning America, and advanced from top 25 to the final five. Smith heads to New York with a friend to appear on the show and learn if her pie wins.
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Born Learning Trail opens in Baytown area network adds early education support
United Way of Baytown Area leads a coalition including Baytown City, Lee College, Goose Creek ISD and others to boost kindergarten readiness. The Born Learning trail opens November 19 as part of a coordinated effort with Civitas, the Ad Council and Families and Work Institute to strengthen caregiver guidance and early literacy.
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Crosby man dies in car crash after 90 degree turn
Mont Belvieu man Erik Brandell Bobts, 26, died from multiple blunt force injuries in a crash on Adlong School Road in Crosby. He was southbound in a 2009 Toyota Tacoma when he failed to negotiate a sharp turn, left the roadway, struck a tree and died at the scene.
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Navigation District board retools public comments process
The Houston Galveston Area Council discussed Persians representing the plan. The board ordered public comments to be heard early in meetings before substantive business. Signups are required, speeches limited to three minutes, and topics must relate to the navigation district's work.
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Suspect in custody in string of local burglaries
Baytown police report a suspect, Keith Fretty, 42, in custody after a rash of burglaries at small businesses near Alexander Drive. Fretty was arrested on evading arrest after a foot chase near Ward Road. The DA accepted charges in three cases. most break-ins involved rock entry and theft of cash under $100. Fretty has prior burglary convictions dating to the mid-1990s.
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Baytown police arrest man on immigration warrant at Garth Road complex
Baytown detectives with Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a man at a Garth Road apartment complex around 4 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant for illegal re entry. He was held briefly at Baytown jail before federal custody. Separate small thefts and a burglary attempt were reported: money stolen on Market Street, a door forced at Garth Road, a bicycle theft on Ivie Lee Street, and cash taken on Eastpoint Boulevard with no charges pressed.
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Baytown Police Log Shows Multiple Incidents In Brief
A woman reported a cell phone stolen at a business on Garth Road. Baytown police filed 28 offense reports over the period, including three burglaries one disorderly conduct one DWI one forgery one sexual assault and four thefts. They made 11 other arrests and wrote six other reports. Two major crashes and five minor crashes were investigated.
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Burglaries Reported Theft From Air Conditioning Unit
A burglary report notes copper stolen from an air conditioning unit at a business in the 2300 block. Police investigation ongoing as authorities seek witnesses and surveillance footage. No injuries reported.
Pie maker looks forward to meeting chef on TV
The speaker, identified as Smith, says she is excited to meet Chef Emeril and share with the country the pie she created for the president. She describes it as exciting and like a dream, and notes her passion to carry on American heritage of homemade pies.
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