Baytown crime totals hold near historic lows in 2019
Baytown police crime stats show seven major categories with yearly totals dipping from 1990 highs of 6,054 to 2,966 in 2017 and rising slightly to 3,193 in 2018. Through the first three quarters of 2019 the total remains near the long-term low, not adjusted for population growth.
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Community wry Habitat new homeowner orientation slated
Habitat for Humanity hosts a new homeowner orientation on Page 2. The session covers program steps, partner responsibilities, and available resources for families starting homeownership. Organizers emphasize community support and practical guidance for incoming homeowners.
Coffee With The Sun Today At Memorial Drive
Stop by for a cup of coffee and breakfast snacks with Sun staffers from 9 to 11 a.m. today at 1301 Memorial Drive. Participants can ask questions, suggest topics, or give feedback on The Sun.
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Bible verse about contentment and strength
A devotional line echoes Philippians 4 12 13 urging believers to learn contentment in every situation. It emphasizes being full and hungry, having abundance and need, through Christ who strengthens. The prayer asks God to teach this secret to parents and their children.
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Texas House Speaker Bonnen quits re election bid amid secret tape
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announces he will not seek re election in 2020 after a secretly recorded conversation surfaced showing him seeking help to oust fellow Republicans and using offensive language about Democrats. The tape prompted dozens of GOP lawmakers to call for his resignation as Democrats eye power and redrawing maps in 2021.
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Advocates Seek Independent Oversight for San Jacinto Pits
Jacquelyn Young of Texas Health and Environment Alliance met with EPA leaders in Washington to press for third party oversight during remediation of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits. She cited reduced agency supervision and conflicts with responsible parties, urging on-site independent monitoring to ensure compliance with EPA approvals.
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Fatality in four A crash on Decker Drive near I 10 split
Harris County Sheriff's Office reports a 69 year old woman Lin da Morgan died after a Friday night collision at Decker Drive and Oakland Street. Morgan was turning left from northbound Decker Drive when hit by a southbound pickup driven by James Hodges. Morgan died hours later at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Hodges had minor injuries and was treated at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. Investigation continues and alcohol or drugs are not believed to be factors.
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Bicyclist Killed in Barbers Hill Road Crash
Harris County Sheriff reports Devin Custer, 27, died after a vehicle struck the bicycle he rode on Barbers Hill Road. The bike lacked a rear reflector or light. A GoFundMe for funeral expenses notes he shielded his fiancée. Investigators continue examining the crash.
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