ExxonMobil among 2013 Texas Employer of the Year finalists
The Texas Workforce Commission named Caterpillar of Waco Durcan of Taylor ExxonMobil Baytown GE Transportation Fort Worth and Village Farms Monahans as finalists for the 2013 Texas Workforce Solutions Employer of the Year Award. The nominees reflect collaboration with the Texas workforce system and commitment to STEM and local communities. The winner will be announced at the 17th Annual Texas Workforce Conference Luncheon in San Antonio on December 5.
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Texas Workforce Commission
Caterpillar Inc
Waco
Durcan Inc
Taylor
Exxon Mobil Corp
Baytown
GE Transportation
Fort Worth
Village Farms
Monahans
Texas Workforce Solutions
Texas
TWC
Andres Alcantar
Texas Workforce System
Eco
Hope Andrade
ExxonMobil
Gulf Coast
Greater Houston
Chemical Opera
Businessman fends off would be robber
A Baytown businessman fended off a would be robber at Vegas Concrete in the 3500 block of Interstate 10 around 2:50 p.m. Saturday. He confronted a man loading property into a white pickup, who threatened him with a crowbar. The man fled empty handed after the firearm was shown.
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Baytown
Vegas Concrete
Interstate 10
ExxonMobil backs United Way drive with wide employee support
ExxonMobil Baytown area employees back the United Way campaign through 3500 participants and a calendar of fundraisers and volunteer events. Baytown site manager Steve Cope highlighted a record 1.9 million raised last year and a continued push to exceed it this year, noting Day of Caring involvement and broad community programs funded by United Way efforts.
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ExxonMobil
United Way
Connie Tilton
Humble Oil & Refining
Baytown
Tilton
Steve Cope
Chambers County
Cope
Day of
United Way Campaign Info and How to Pledge
If you haven t received United Way campaign information at work ask supervisor or HR. If no workplace campaign you can pledge or contribute directly. To pledge give or volunteer visit www unitedwaygbacc or call 281 424 5922 write to P O Box 425 Baytown Texas 77522 0425.
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Unitedwaygbacc
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Baytown
Texas
Baytown Man Arrested After DWI and Evading Police
A Baytown man was arrested for driving while intoxicated and evading arrest after he fled during a traffic stop at 1 19 a m in the 2700 block of Massey Tompkins Road. He finally stopped and was taken into custody without incident with no injuries reported.
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Baytown
Massey Tompkins Road
Stolen Vehicles Recovered Across City Neighborhoods
An automobile was stolen from the 200 block of Interstate 10 between 10:30 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Sunday and recovered the next day. A second vehicle was taken from the 2700 block of Rolling Brook Drive between 8 p.m. Sunday and 8:07 a.m. Monday. The Rolling Brook Drive car was valued at 6500 dollars. A third vehicle, worth 7000 dollars, was stolen Friday from the 600 block of North Alexander Drive and recovered four days later.
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Interstate 10
Rollingbrook Drive
North Alexander Drive
Baytown Arrests In Aggressive Panhandling And Burglary
Police arrested a Baytown man for aggressive panhandling in the 7000 block of Garth Road at 7 16 a.m. Monday on criminal solicitation charges. Another suspect was arrested for criminal mischief after allegedly causing 250 dollars in property damage in the 300 block of Holly Drive at 10 06 a.m. Monday. A 15 year old suspect was taken into custody for attempted burglary after a homeowner on North Ashbel Street provided a detailed description. arrest followed at 11 02 a.m. Monday on charges of attempted burglary and possession of a dangerous drug.
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Baytown
Garth Road
Holly Drive
Ashbel Street
Cedar Bayou Ethylene Plant marks 50 years of growth
Chevron Phillips Chemical marks its Cedar Bayou facility 50th anniversary with memories of early leaders like H W Blackwood and John Strausser. The plant expanded from one unit in 1963 to multiple units by 1980, adding low density polyethylene and acetylene black, and joining Chevron in 1985. Strausser notes growth, hiring shifts, and plans for future expansion bringing Baytown jobs.
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Chevron Phillips Chemical
Pete Cella
John Strausser
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co
Gulf Oil Corp
Cedar Bayou
Strausser
H.W. Blackwood
Gan
Chevron
Gulf Oil
Ron Phillips Chemical Co
Baytown
Ruth
Bay Area Relay for Life site near ready for registrations
Tadlock praised the relay team’s performance and expressed optimism for the Bay Area Relay for Life event. The 2014 event website is receiving final updates and should be live today to accept registrations and donations.
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Bay Area
Relayforlife.org
New Kilgore Parkway Aims To Relieve FM 565
A new road is expected to take some traffic off FM 565 about a mile north. Kilgore Parkway will lack a grade level railroad crossing, unlike 565, and will provide an alternative route for local motorists.
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Kilgore Parkway
VFW Turkey Shoot Weekend Fundraiser at Post 912
VFW Post 912 at 8204 North Main hosts a turkey shoot fundraiser each Saturday and Sunday in October from 10 am to 6 pm. A winner is chosen per shoot with 50 to 70 shoots daily. Attendees may bring their own shotgun or use a provided one. shells supplied. For details call 281-421-1257 after 3:30 pm or 832-512-5600.
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VFW Post 912
North Main
VFW
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