Waste pits cleanup delayed again near San Jacinto site
The EPA pushed back a proposed long term remedy for the San Jacinto Waste Pits Superfund site until late 2016. Local advocates note ongoing discovery of contamination and limitations of prior efforts as the 20 acre site near I 10 remains under investigation and remediation discussions continue.
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Champion Paper Mill
Bible Verse Praise the Lord for the righteous
Verse from Psalm 97 12 urged readers to rejoice in the Lord and bless his holy name with praise and devotion.
Baytown Sun Social Media Note
Local brief notes the Baytown Sun encourages readers to connect via Facebook at facebook com BaytownSun and to follow on Twitter at thebaytownsun for updates and engagement.
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Candidates File Early for Texas Races in District 23 and 6
The 2016 filing period opened Saturday with Rep. Wayne Faircloth filing to seek re election in Texas House District 23 which covers Chambers County Galveston Texas City and Seabrook. State Sen. Sylvia Garcia filed for re election representing District 6 including Baytown Galena Park Pasadena South Houston and southeast Houston. State Rep. Wayne Smith of Baytown plans to file today covering Baytown Deer Park LaPorte Pasadena and nearby areas.
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Deer Park
LaPorte
Bay Area Homeless Services to Open Family Center by Valentine’s Day
Groundbreaking in June kicked off construction of BAHS Family Center at 3405 Minnesota Street. Executive Director Bill Eckert reports frame up, slab poured, roof trusses in place, with interior work pending. The 6000 square foot facility will house up to six families, include a reception area, offices, kitchen, laundry, dining, classrooms, children’s play area, and six apartment-style rooms. Construction by Cox Construction costs about 864000 dollars as part of BAHS Building Hope campaign funds raised over two years.
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Superintendent touts GCCISD progress at Rotary lunch
Goose Creek CISD Superintendent Randal O'Brien spoke to Baytown Rotary members about district updates. He highlighted the IMPACT Early College High School opening this year and noted inspectors cleared the building Sunday after a Friday visit. He also outlined bond projects progress with a 75 percent completion target for next year and the district ranking reaching 57th largest.
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Interact
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Laura Reyes
Impact
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Nathalia Gonzalez
Julisa Carreno
Jailene Cruz
Esther Ibarra
Jennifer Garcia
Jose Pena
Adrian Canizares
Adrienne Schoppe
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