Local shoppers urged to spend at home to boost economy
West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce president Missy Malechek touts shopping locally as essential for community welfare. Baytown leaders Tracey Wheeler and local residents Phil and Shelley Sandel voice support, noting small, family-owned stores prosper when residents buy nearby.
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West Chambers County
Baytown
Wheeler
Phil
Shelley Sandel
Sandels
Peas & Honey
JC Penney
Texas Ave
Clay Pot
Sanders
Phil Sandel
Local gift ideas from Baytown and Highlands shops
Readers can find deals and gift ideas at Baytown area outlets including Casa GMC and Buick, San Jacinto Mall, Cryer Pools & Spas, Gene's Powersports Country, Eastside Honda, Donnelly's Restaurant, Veronica & Co., Peas & Honey, The Clay Pot, Nutrition Depot, and nearby Teapot Depot and Christmas in Kemah venues offering suggestions for holiday shoppers.
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Baytown
Casa Gmc
Buick
San Jacinto Mall
Cryer Pools & Spas
Gene’s Powersports Country
Eastside
Honda
Donnelly’s Restaurant
Veronica & Co
Peas & Honey
Clay Pot
Nutrition Depot
Highlands
Houston
Kemah
Shopping season outlook from Baytown merchants
Cheryl Torres of The Clay Pot notes many Baytown locals shop early for the holidays while drawing some visiting customers. Terry Presley of Goose Creek Emporium, located in the old JC Penney building, expects a flood of local shoppers as the season ramps up. The piece highlights holiday shopping trends ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Terry Presley
Goose Creek Emporium
Arthur Court
Defee Street
Cheryl Torres
Baytown
Goose Creek
Tom
JC Penney
Peas and Honey
Chevron Phillips settles suit and to upgrade Baytown complex
Chevron Phillips and two environmental groups reached a settlement ending a Clean Air Act enforcement suit over the Cedar Bayou Petrochemical Complex in Baytown. The plant will upgrade operations to reduce emissions from upsets, and the company will donate $2 million to Baylor College of Medicine to fund health care education and services in Harris County communities. The Sierra Club and Environment Texas filed the suit under the act’s citizen provisions.
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Chevron Phillips Chemical
Cedar Bayou
Harris County
Sierra Club
Environment Texas
Shell Oil Co
Deer Park
Love Inc Coat Drive Seeks Warmth For Baytown Area
Baytown area nonprofit Love Inc and local churches collect coats for the ninth annual drive through Nov. 30 with distribution on Dec. 8 and 11. Donations welcome include gently worn coats blankets and comforters. Recipients must provide identification for first come first served distribution.
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Baytown Area
Love Inc
Holiday Art Sale at Lee College Features Student Works
Lee College Fine Arts Department hosts a Thursday Holiday Art Sale featuring student Cathryn Prestigomo browsing the prints section. The event showcases works by Lee College students and invites community buyers to view and purchase pieces in a seasonal preview.
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Lee College
Cathryn Prestigomo
Lee College Fine Arts Department
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