Baytown bond proposals outline citywide safety and parks plan
Voters are asked to approve a series of bonds for public safety upgrades including new fire stations a digital radio system for police and fire and a new 911 center plus expansion of the fiber optic network and warning sirens along I 10. Proposition 3 funds aquatics parks and beautification with land purchases north of I 10. Propositions 4 and 5 cover road extensions and infrastructure along East Baker Road and Texas Avenue with multi million dollar bond amounts.
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Wayne Gray Family Aquatics Center
N.C. Foote Park
McElroy Park
East Side Park
Bergeron Park
Pelly Park
Baytown
Trust For Public Lands
East Baker Road
North Main Street
Stolander Road
Texas Avenue
Military Briefs Highlight Guard MP Tristan Deploying Abroad
Pfc Patrick C Tristan of the 236th Military Police Company San Antonio Texas has been mobilized for an undisclosed overseas deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The report also notes Stephen D Guillory entering Basic Cadet Training at the U S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs with the path to cadet life detailed.
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Army National Guard
Patrick C. Tristan
U.S
Iraq
Tristan
236Th Military Police Company
San Antonio
Texas
Belinda G. Winters
Braemer St
Lisa R. Tristan
Krenek Road
Crosby
Crosby High School
Stephen D. Guillory
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Damon Guillory
Gloria Guillory
Baytown
Sharon Guillory
Beverly Gray
Guillory
Ross S. Sterling High School
Texas Avenue to Reach New Heights With Proposition 5
Baytown leaders and business owners eye Texas Avenue upgrades tied to Proposition 5, a 2.525 million plan for sidewalks and drainage. Midtown Engineers designs phase one on Whiting to Commerce, funded by a near 700 thousand federal grant. The Dirty Bay Beer Company plans a spring debut on West Texas Avenue, signaling revived development if voters approve the measure.
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Texas Avenue
Chris Presley
Baytown
Whiting Street
Commerce Street
Midtown Engineers, LLC
Dirty Bay Beer Company
West Texas Avenue
Presley
Baytown Bond Election Aims Drainage Upgrades and Revitalization
A City of Baytown committee plans a downtown revitalization and Lee College redevelopment focus, with private investment and pedestrian improvements. Proposition 6 allocates 2 020 000 for drainage work to reduce street flooding property damage and standing water hazards, fund a regional drainage plan and larger projects, and improve current drainage. details at baytown.org.
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Lee College
Bond
City of
Baytown
Special Olympics Texas athletes shine at 2007 World Games in Shanghai
The Texas World Games team played divisions against Isle of Man UAE Qatar and Gibraltar showcasing outstanding skills and sportsmanship. Leaders praised the trip for cultural enrichment beyond competition as athletes formed friendships, learned language, and enjoyed Chinese cuisine and ceremonies featuring Jackie Chan Yao Ming and President Hu Jintao. Local players praised the openness and hospitality.
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Isle of Man
United Arab Emirates
Qatar
Gibraltar
Margaret Larsen
Special Olympics
Texas
Chuck Russell
Baytown
Jackie Chan
Houston Rockets
Yao Ming
Hu Jintao
Russell
China
America
Johnson
Shanghai
Guatemala
Martinez
Community fundraiser honors Macy Moyers with garage sale
Moyers family hosted a fundraiser to raise four thousand more dollars for Macy Moyers memorial fund and plan to give excess proceeds to other families who lost children. An auction featured a 1963 Ford Falcon and memorabilia as locals wore pink My Lip Gloss is Popp’n shirts and shared memories of Macy’s bubbly, photography loving personality.
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Macy
Deana Moyers
Moyers
Macy’s
Merling
Kellie Bonner
Old Dawgs
Catfish On Wheels
Bonner
Davis family plans fundraisers for teen crash victims
The Davis family of Baytown organizes railings of events to cover funeral costs after the June 14 Jeep crash that killed Austin Davis and three others. A 1999 Chevy Camaro pace car raffle, two barbecues, and two car washes are scheduled with proceeds supporting surviving relatives. Citizens can contact Cheryl Orr or Garry Fenimore for tickets and details.
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Baytown
Austin Davis
East Archer Road
Macy Moyers
Loral Moyers
Colette Wyndham
Austin
Bobby Davis
Blake Barger
Davis
Cheryl Orr
Stortails Bar
W. Main St
Orr
East Side
Honda
Interstate 10
East
Texas Cookers
Garry Fenimore
Outback
Garth Road
Fenimore
Greater Faith Apostolic Church
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Patrick Tristan
Stephen Guillory
Texas Ave
Kari.griffin
Baytownsun.com
Little Momma
Ronnie Torres
Erica Merling
Medicare
Humana & Texas Health Spring
N. Main ST
Garth Rd
Ste D-400
The
Elizabeth
Michael Clayton
MR. Woodcock
Eany Biro
Differe
Pccmn E
Gulfbay Church
TELA
Gan Re
Baytown Hun
Baytown Sun
Joe
Joyce
Alexander
Ament
Cedarcrest Cemetery
Southeast
Texas Monument
Ferry Road
Jimmy and
Kristi Johnson
Cedar Hill
Justin Brett
Charlton Methodist Hospital
Dallas
Jimmy II
Jacob
Charlene Watson-Campbell
College Station
Ken
Sandra Campbell
Arp
Raymond
Norma Ross
Grand Prairie
Chuck Johnson
Kevin
Rosa Linda
Bryce Campbell
Anahuac
Greg
Kaci
Garrett Tolleson
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