Thanksgiving aid feeds Baytown in ninth annual effort
Burton organized the ninth annual city food drive with $800 raised from garage sales and donations. Volunteers from Wooster Baptist Church and the Optimist Club served turkey, ham and sides at the community center while homebound residents were fed or served at home. Police Captain Keith Dougherty helped deliver meals and clothing, with area sponsors including the Salt Water Anglers of Texas, Living Hope Church and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Baytown.
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Burton
Wooster Baptist Church
Optimist Club
Baytown
Keith Dougherty
Dougherty
Stan Abbott Jr
Abbott
Salt Water Anglers of
Texas
Living Hope Church
Reunion Revisited by a Visitor From Overseas
Maquis, visiting Baytown for two weeks, describes Luxembourg versus Baytown life and people. He recalls Thanksgiving with host parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Post, plans to reconnect with locals and return overseas after meeting more friends and sights.
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American Field Service
Maquis
Baytown
Mrs
Henry Post
Police Beat: Thefts Straddle Local Businesses and Housing Authority
The Flying J truck stop reported $2,200 missing from its cash drawer on Tuesday with police suspecting an employee. Coastal Welding Supply saw over $16,000 in computer equipment stolen from two vehicles Tuesday night. Baytown Housing Authority break in on Wednesday night yielded two identified suspects and a third still unknown, with about $400 in damage to the building.
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Flying J
Interstate 10
Coastal Welding Supply
Baytown
Police arrest Baytown man for marijuana possession
Police arrested a 25 year old Baytown man Thursday morning after officers found him asleep in a parking lot and recovered 5 grams of marijuana in his car.
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Baytown
Baytown offers unique local shops for holiday shoppers
Baytown area shoppers can find lower crowds and unique items in North Alexander and downtown. Radio Shack on North Alexander promotes Friday deals like a 55 piece tool set for 10 dollars. Bo Peep Shoppe sells baby clothes and holiday outfits with elf hats. Goose Creek Emporium touts unique downtown offerings with Baytown Historical Museum gifts and fragrances forecast as holiday bests. Parking is ample and traffic light as the holiday rush begins today.
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Baytown
Ed Christy
Radio Shack
North Alexander
Radio
Lori Lucius
Bo Peep Shoppe
Lucius
Bo Peep
Texas Avenue
Presley
Anahuac Officials Seek Half Million Grant for Oak Island Docks
Chambers County plans to secure a Texas Parks and Wildlife Boat Ramp Grant to fund 18 transient boat slips at Oak Island. The project would allow overnight docking with electricity and waste disposal, with the county required to cover 25 percent if funded. Oak Island currently has one deteriorating boat ramp.
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Anahuac
Chambers County
Oak Island
Texas Parks and Wildlife Boat
Sarah Cerrone
Cerrone
Baytown Police Beat: 185 Calls in 24 Hours
Between 6 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday Baytown police logged 185 calls for service including eight alarms one assault three burglaries two criminal mischiefs 15 disturbances one forgery two shots fired three thefts two major accidents five minor accidents. Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips and callers remain anonymous. Call 281-427-TIPS. The police beat is compiled from Baytown Police Department reports.
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Baytown
City of
Miracle Restoration Fellowship seeks volunteers and donations
The Miracle Restoration Fellowship Mission Church asks for help with food and clothing to aid residents. They served over 300 Thanksgiving and 400 Christmas meals last year. Donations accepted 7 a.m. to noon, Monday through Saturday at the church.
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Miracle Restoration Fellowship Mission Church
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