Coast guardn? Baytown gears up for resilience bonds in coast protection plan
Baytown and Morgan's Point leaders push resilience bonds to fund the Texas Coastal Study a joint effort by the U S Army Corps of Engineers and Texas General Land Office aimed at boosting coastal cities protections against major storms including Harvey Baytown proposes a 15000 contribution to speed a regional plan while Bechtel seeks 100000 to prove the bond concept in a broader effort plus THEA urges local input in the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site cleanup with EPA extending design timelines to April 22 2021 and calls for Port of Houston Authority Harris County and other locals to participate in the remediation process. officials stress timely action to prevent further delays
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Pigskin Pick Em Promo Lets Readers Chase $50
A Sun News snippet invites readers to join Pigskin Pick Em for a quick $50 prize, directing them to page 10 for details and entry. The brief mentions a sports themed contest likely tied to football picks and a deadline or entry process.
Should Texas AG Paxton stand down until new allegations are investigated
A reader poll invites Baytown Sun readers to weigh in on whether Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton should step aside while new allegations are reviewed, framing the question as a statewide accountability issue.
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Count it all joy verse on endurance
A Bible verse from James urges believers to rejoice amid trials. It explains that testing produces steadfastness, and that perseverance should have full effect so believers become mature, complete, and lacking nothing. It emphasizes growth through hardship and faith refinement.
Cain faces new challenge in 128 race in Baytown
Incumbent Republican Briscoe Cain of Deer Park seeks reelection in Texas House District 128 facing Democrat Mary Williams of Baytown. Cain, an attorney and vocal conservative, defeated Wayne Smith in the 2016 GOP primary and is known for inflammatory rhetoric.
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Briscoe Cain
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Wayne Smith
Texas House
Harris County races test party influence on law enforcement
In Harris County incumbent District Attorney Kim Ogg a Democrat faces a Republican challenge from Mary Nan Huffman. With straight-ticket voting gone voters confront a lengthy ballot and may split their choices. Sheriff EdSEE LAW e PAGE 9
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Baytown Council Candidates Face Key Safety and Staffing Issues
Baytown voters hear candidates outline top concerns including public safety and workforce needs. They stress backing police officers, due process in incidents, community engagement, and filling police and firefighter openings as Baytown grows. Heather Betancourth runs unopposed in District. This is part two of a two part series.
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Non-profit targeted in multiple break-ins
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center, a Baytown nonprofit at 5307 Decker Drive, has suffered a string of break-ins with little cash stolen but substantial costs from repairs and security upgrades. Lt. Steve Dorris cites a dozen or more incidents, the latest weekend showing no missing items, previous theft about three weeks earlier yielding roughly 100 dollars.
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Harris Co. judge opts to keep bars closed
Harris County bars will not reopen as county judge Lina Hidalgo declines to opt in to the new state order. Gov. Abbott revised restrictions but bar operators and local health officials found the move unsatisfactory. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission rules added complexity for reopening in late August.
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