Baytown honors civic volunteer Calvin Evans
Baytown mourns the loss of Calvin Red Evans 69 who died Monday at a local hospital. Fire marshal Bernard Olive praised Evans for decades of service with groups like the Baytown Evening Optimist Club Bay Area Heritage Society and Baytown Sun Readers Advisory Board noting his civics minded work from start to finish.
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Bay Area Shelter Extends Hours For Cold Weather
The Bay Area Homeless Services shelter will operate 24 hours daily through January to meet demand after a cold spell. Executive director Bob Corbett stated the agency is expanding hours to protect residents as temperatures plunged from 79 Sunday to the 40s Sunday night with a forecast near 30 for Monday night.
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City to celebrate Thanksgiving in Baytown with free dinner
Mayor Pete Alfaro and the Merry Band of Magic Chefs declare Friends Serving Friends Day. Baytown Community Alliance sponsors a Thanksgiving Dinner at First Baptist Church 505 Rollingbrook Drive from 41 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers and donations welcome. contact Shawn Cochran at 832-731-0729.
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Two Baytown Homes Hit By Separate Fires
Baytown investigators say two fires damaged distinct homes Monday morning. A 5600 block Twisted Oak Drive two story residence under renovation burned to rubble with about 100000 in damage, no injuries reported. At 6300 block Highway 146 a manufactured home suffered 26000 in damage after a three year old played with a lighter. residents escaped unharmed and were sheltered at a Quality Inn.
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Former Habitat President Dwight Lohkamp dies in Houston
Dwight T. Lohkamp a longtime Baytown resident and former Habitat for Humanity volunteer and board president died Friday in a Houston hospital after a long illness. Family and friends remember his dedication to service and helping others.
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Baytown Council Considers $2.5 Million D&W Bid
Baytown City Council will vote on a $2.5 million bid from D&W Contractors of Houston to start bond street improvements. Plans cover Ohio Street from Oklahoma to Huggins, Fleetwood Drive from Memorial to Felton, Ashwood Drive from Fairway to Mustang, Utah Street from Missouri to West Main, Tanglewood Drive from North Holly to Robin, and Country Club Drive from West Baker to Goose Creek Country Club.
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Chambers County to buy Warren G. Clark Building for DA office
Chambers County commissioners approved purchasing the Warren G. Clark Building in Anahuac to house the District Attorney Office. The 104 Washington property will free space and consolidate staff, funded from criminal prosecution seized funds. The move follows a cramped current office situation and is to be completed under the county’s monthly meeting actions.
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Baytown art league opens Christmas gallery reception
The Art League of Baytown inaugurated its Christmas Gallery at the Bayland Island Waterfront Pavilion with finger foods music and Santa Claus. More than 300 pieces by 33 local artists are on display through December 16. The free exhibit runs daily 10 am to 6 pm except Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm.
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