Baytown closes centers for Thanksgiving week
Closures extend across Baytown institutions with Baytown Green Center Baytown Wetlands Center and Baytown Community Center shut Thursday through Saturday. Sterling Municipal Library hours limited Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm. Recycling and trash in the Recycling Pilot Program skip Thursday with Friday makeup for Thursday routes.
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City council advances floodproofing and power upgrades
The council approves using reserve funds to fund a concurrent backup power and water supply line project to be completed by the 2012 hurricane season. It also seeks a grant to flood proof the central wastewater plant near the West Main Street Bridge, the city’s oldest facility in the floodplain. An ordinance shifts substandard building destruction decisions from an appointed board to the municipal court judge following a Texas Supreme Court ruling.
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Pilot Club of Baytown Christmas Tour and Raffle Details
The Baytown club offers a Christmas Tour of Homes and raffle tickets for 10 dollars each or 20 dollars for three. Prizes include a two night stay at Rose Hill Manor Fredericksburg a 500 dollar Merle Norman shopping spree a Hunter Douglas window shade and an Arthur Court beverage dispenser. Priester Pecans are sold for 10 dollars per 12 ounce or 12 dollars per 16 ounce. Tickets are available from club members or at three local businesses and more information can be obtained by calling Terry Presley or visiting the club’s website.
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Tree of Angels Ceremony honors victims at Chambers County Courthouse
The Tree of Angels tradition, started in 1911 by Victim Advocate Verna Lee Carr, honors violent crime victims and their families. Noting local cases, officials cite Deputy Detwiler's 2009 murder, Pamela Leggett's federal indictment, Krystal Baker's 1996 death, and Kevin Edison Smith’s 2010 arrest. District Attorney's Office invites public attendance at the ceremony at 409-267-2682.
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Lee College Scholarship Recipients Named by Air Products
Air Products launches Process Technology Scholarship with nine semester hours and a 3.0 GPA requirement. First recipients Jourious Evans Jeremiah Salinas Lisa Breedlove and Sandy Salazar now eligible to apply for future awards and the Air Products Internship Program. The program partners with Lee College to place students at Baytown La Porte Pasadena Port Arthur and West Lake facilities. Greg Tillett Baytown Plant Manager cites the internship link with Lee College. Dr Cathy Kemper Lee College VP lauds the partnership. For contact Cindy Peraza 281 556 4013.
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Crosby McCullough Leads Lady Cougars District Bid
Crosby McCullough, Anthanesia Smith and Kim Bluiett headline the Crosby girls basketball team with Alea Godfrey among leaders. Coach Chancellor emphasizes one game at a time and a hard working, improving mindset as the Lady Cougars prepare to host Dayton in the district opener on Tuesday, December 6.
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Dayton edge in playoff plans and offense clash
Dayton coach Hancock praised Gamal Fowler and Armando Reyes for standout play. Both teams run spread offenses, while Dayton’s defense differs with a three-man front. The Lions expect a high-scoring game and rely on junior kicker Juan Carranco, who has kicked seven field goals in two playoff games. Dayton plans a 50-man varsity readiness and will practice on Thanksgiving Day as part of week prep.
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