Harris County gets extension on San Jacinto River appeal
The First Court of Appeals granted an extension in the San Jacinto River Waste Pits case against International Paper. Both sides now have until Nov 21 to argue the not guilty verdict in the civil pollution case. A related EPA community meeting was held to discuss proposed remediation options.
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Key district games on tap for Sterling Barbers Hill
Sterling and Barbers Hill face pivotal district clashes this week as both squads push for playoff positioning. Sterling hosts a high-stakes showdown with a rival while Barbers Hill travels to test its record against a top conference foe.
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HOT SPOTS Weekly dining tour makes stop at ShowBiz
The Hot Spots dining tour visits ShowBiz spotlighting local eateries and new dishes. Readers get a taste of weekly spotlight items, menu highlights, and where to catch the next stop.
Obituaries Perry L Moses Robbie Ferguson Bernice Warner
Obituary notices list Perry L Moses and Robbie Ferguson with memorial dates. Bernice Warner and Barbara Twardowski are also noted in the page’s obituary segment, reflecting local death notices and brief biographical items.
Bible Verse About Our Lord Jesus Christ
A concise biblical passage notes that believers did not follow clever tales but were eyewitnesses of Jesus Christ’s coming in power, affirming the apostles' witness to his majesty as recorded in 2 Peter 1:16.
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Baytown Sun Social Media Prompt
A short note from the Baytown Sun requests readers to connect by liking the paper on Facebook and to follow the Baytown Sun page for updates and news. The post emphasizes social media engagement and audience interaction.
14 year old charged with grandparents murder
A 14 year old Barbers Hill Middle School South student faces two counts of capital murder in the deaths of Sandra and Chester Bienek, 72, found shot in their Beach City home. The teen remains in the Hardin County Juvenile Detention Center as prosecutors decide if he will be charged as an adult. The killings likely occurred Sunday. the couple was not found until Tuesday. Investigators report a .45 caliber gun used. motives are undetermined and the teen has not confessed.
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Baytonian Joe Tex named Rock Hall nominee
Baytown native Joe Tex, born Joseph Arrington Jr., rose from Carver High School to fame blending country gospel and R B. His 1950s Houston talent win and Apollo Theater showing led to a King Records deal. Tex died in 1982 in Navajo, Texas. his Hall of Fame nomination is noted on page 10.
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Regent pushes for LC auditor contract
Regent Mark Hall says Lee College should pursue internal audits through Weaver Assurance Tax Advisory, proposing a $150,000 contract for risk assessment work in 2016 after a previous $80,000 engagement. Some regents favor restraint and note audits could be achieved with lower costs while planning a longer, multi year process.
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Center Grand Opening Of Baytown 911 Center Opens
The Baytown 911 Information Technology Services Center held an open house for guests yesterday. The 17,000 square foot facility features state of the art equipment and can withstand winds up to 150 miles per hour. Dispatcher Leah Cooper is shown in the foreground handling calls.
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