Chambers County Early Voting and Polling Locations Update
Chambers County residents including Ike displaced voters may vote on Election Day at their precinct or early at four locations through Oct 31, 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday. Locations: Chambers County Courthouse Anahuac, East and West Annexes Winnie and Mont Belvieu, Cedar Bayou Community Building Baytown.
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Chambers County
Anahuac
Washington Ave
Justice of the Peace
Winnie
Broadway Ave
West Chambers County
Mont Belvieu
Eagle Dr
Cedar Bayou
Baytown
Co.chambers
Harris County
Harrisvotes.com
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Burn ban in effect for Chambers County
County Judge signs outdoor burning ban because grass and brush fires remain high risk. A recent out of control burn sparked an orphan propane tank endangering firefighters. For details contact Ryan Holzaepfel at 409-267-8343.
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Ryan Holzaepfel
Weather update and storms possible early week
A weather brief notes potential storms across the area with chances widening during morning and evening hours. Forecasters indicate approaching systems may bring strong winds and localized heavy rain, with temperatures remaining mild and conditions unsettled through the week.
Death in Baytown jail ruled a self harm case
A 46 year old man Barry Brand died in a Baytown jail cell early Sunday, police say it appears he hanged himself after being arrested the previous evening for assaulting his grandmother. He was placed in a single cell without special watch and no prior safety concern was noted. Police expect further jail management review.
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Baytown
Shawn Fischer
Barry Brand
Brand
Hardin Road
Fischer
Sgt
Lotto Bandit Sought After Ticket Theft in Baytown
Baytown police and Crimestoppers seek a black male suspect who grabbed a stack of lottery tickets from RPS Discount in the 1600 block of North Alexander and fled. Police urge anyone with information to call (281) 422-8371 or Crimestoppers at (281) 422 TIPS. tips may be anonymous with possible cash rewards.
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Baytown
RPS Discount
North Alexander
Early voting surges as Baytown voters stream in for polls
Officials report high turnout two days into early voting with 1741 locals voting by 3 pm Tuesday in the Mockingbird Room at Baytown Community Center. Monday saw 949 ballots and Tuesday 792 with ballots in English Spanish and Vietnamese. Voters used eSlates, a pilot in 2002 and later countywide at 25 million, replacing earlier touch screens.
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Navy
Mockingbird
Baytown
Kathy Haigler
Harris County
Beverly Kaufman
Curves Baytown hosts Girls Night In for breast cancer awareness
Curves Baytown held a Girls Night In event to raise breast cancer awareness as part of a national October outreach. Owner Karen Bolmanskie and coach Janet Pomykala emphasized early detection benefits with Liv Aid self examination tools, nutrition talks by Dr Mary Vera, and supportive activities.
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Curves of
Baytown
Curves
Karen Bolmanskie
Olivia Newton John
Janet Pomykala
Bolmanskie
Mary Vera
Vera
Merle Norman
Divine
Cedar Bayou Battle Halts Barge Terminal Push Hopes Rise
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott informs Representative Wayne Smith that Cedar Bayou Navigation District can regulate and permit bayou structures. Smith notes the opinion expands district powers to oversee recreational use and developer opposition wanes as legal avenues open. The Cedar Bayou dispute began in 2007 with city officials backing recreation protection.
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Cedar Bayou
Texas
Greg Abbott
Wayne Smith
Smith
Abbott
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