Jail project overruns delay Baytown jail opening
Contella warned that completion remains uncertain as the city confronts multiple construction issues. An Aug 20 target passed with air conditioning coils, glass panel coatings, and hot water zoning problems. City officials defer a date until a corrected schedule is received and note a misdated plaque with misspelled names.
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Assac
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Teens plan DREEM Seed membership drive in Baytown
Denise and Nicole promote a $20 DREEM Seed membership card offering teen discounts at national stores. The Baytown event is sponsored by Gerlands Kroger Red Top Cab and volunteers who will cook hot dogs. Contacts are provided for volunteering and information.
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Fred
Raquel
ma_bengtson
Baytownsun.com
Obituary: Vera Nell Lytle 87 of West Columbia
Vera Nell Lytle age 87 of West Columbia died Sunday November 18 2001 in Angleton born November 18 1914 in Cooper a 60 year area resident member Faith Baptist Church Sweeny and Rebekah Lodge survived by sons Jim and Margie Finley and Mike and Judy Finley Baytown daughter Rose Nell and Mike Scarborough West Columbia sisters Emma Smith Charlene Fitzgerald grandchildren Robin Richards Michael Ray Scarborough Scott Finley Ashley Finley great grandchildren Michael David Scarborough Katie Reid Richards Devin Falynn Finley friend Mary Christian of Brazoria two nieces three nephews visitation 1 11 a m to 3 p m today November 20 2001 Baker Funeral Home West Columbia services 3 p m today at Baker Funeral Home Chapel West Columbia officiated by Kenneth James interment Cedar Lawn Haven of Rest Pallbearers C D Christian Devin Finley Scott Finley Reid Richards Michael David Scarborough honorary pallbearer Banjo Mahurin arrangements Baker Funeral Home 634 S Columbia Dr West Columbia 409 345 3232.
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Margie Finley
Baytown
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Judy Finley
Inlaw
Rose Nell
Mike Scarborough
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Scott Finley
Reid Richards
Steve Richards
Michael David Scarborough
Banjo Mahurin
Baker Funeral Home
S. Columbia Dr
New Afghan government talks loom as Kunduz battle rages
The Kunduz fight intensified as international negotiators prepared to meet in Berlin to discuss a broad based Afghan government. U N officials pressed ethnic groups to attend, while U S forces extended the hunt for Osama bin Laden and 25 million dollar bounty.
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Victoria Clarke
bin Laden
Baytown area plans sharp NOx cuts and cleaner fuels
The SIP seeks a 90 percent NOx cut by industry, 40 percent by off-road and area sources, and 50 percent by on-road traffic. Measures include burner and combustion modifications, flue gas treatment, upgraded tailpipe testing, 55 mph speed limit in eight counties, phased cleaner fuels by 2005, and auto efficiency rules with hybrids in 2003. The deadline shifts to mid 2007 for Houston Galveston attainment. CAP meetings are monthly with public access. Contact Mary Jane Naquin for details.
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Reliant Cuts Rates Amid Natural Gas Price Dip
Reliant will reflect a rate drop on February bills under deregulation allowed twice yearly changes approved by the PUC. Natural gas costs fell to five-year lows, with Burke noting tariffs at historic lows. If gas prices rise next year, rate cuts could be affected, impacting competitors too. Baytown customers automatically switch to Reliant Energy Residential Services on Jan. 1. no action required by customers. Contact Matthew Cook at matthew.cook bay (281) 425-8031 via email.
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Baytown
Matthew Cook
Matthew
Cook
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Baytown Woman Life-Flighted After Truck Incident
A Baytown woman, Ashley Urban, 21, was life flighted to Hermann Hospital in Houston in critical condition after being struck by her boyfriend Matthew Schnelle’s truck in the 100 block of William Street. Schnelle, 25, was arrested for intoxicated assault. witnesses said no argument occurred. Urban remained semi-conscious with tire marks on her body. Schnelle reported not realizing Urban was behind the vehicle. Current condition listed as fair. Schnelle jailed in Harris County on felony charge.
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Harris County
Environmental bids spark concern over emergency response time
McNair bid 2287 dollars plus overtime for staff, while Environmental Development Partners offered the low price. At the October 18 meeting, board members worried the firm could fail to respond quickly in emergencies like a pipe burst. Matthew Cook is reachable by email at matthew.cook bayfownsun.com or by phone at local number.
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