Baytown Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business Expo
Baytown's Business Expo displays major firms Bayer ExxonMobil Chevron Phillips Amegy Bank among about 50 local businesses. Executive VP Rikki Wheeler says the event showcases Baytown, invites outside firms, and offers games prizes and a grand prize drawing. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Baytown Community Center 2407 Market Street. Call 281-422-8359 for details.
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Baytown trends show rise in prescription drug abuse
Baytown police report an epidemic of prescription drug overdoses with nine confirmed accidental deaths this year. Detective Sergeant Shawn Fischer notes more middle and high school students are buying, using, and overdosing on prescription meds as the survey of 67 000 participants confirms local concerns and broader national trends.
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Baytown Council Considers 4.4% Property Tax Increase
The Baytown City Council held a second public hearing on a 4.4 percent tax increase tied to an overage rate of .787 cents versus the effective .753 cents. No speakers appeared. The plan funds bonds for streets, fire stations, 911 center, and more. Council set Oct 23 to vote. Goose Creek Memorial High School annexation adds land from the Baytown Fairgrounds to north of Wallisville Road, placing it in District 4. Jessica Bitterly named Youth of the Month.
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Stephen DonCarlos
Baker Road
Garry Brumback
North Main Street
Baytown Fairgrounds
Wallisville Road
Goose Creek Memorial High School
Jessica
Lykos outlines plan to reform Harris County DA office
Harris County District Attorney candidate Nandy Lykos vows to restore public trust and raise standards after Chuck Rosenthal resignation. She proposes five new divisions including Professionalism and Ethics, Victims' Rights, Public Information, Public Safety Liaison, and HR and Budget, with a 24 hour response commitment.
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Harris County District Attorney
Chuck Rosenthal
Lykos
Harris County
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