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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2005
Page
6
City Council plans a special meeting to approve 432316.35 for two cars five passenger trucks two heavy duty trucks and a dump truck to replace aging city vehicles. City Manager Kelvin Knauf notes the replacements reflect end of useful life and high mileage. Bids were obtained through the Houston- system.
Baytown Texas council sets two public hearings at 6 30 p m tonight at City Hall 2401 Market St on annexing 323 acres near North Road Garth Road. They also moved the El Toro restaurant appeal to Nov 10 and will use HGAC bidding to buy supplies to speed development.
Built in 1895, the Brown McKay House will be open for Baytown Heritage Society Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 29. Students tour year round to learn about life without electricity or plumbing. Wreaths in two sizes are sold at the Baytown Historical Museum, 220 West Defoe Street, Call 281 427 8768.
Bowman notes districts can apply for 8 million in QZAB funds once per year with a past Goose Creek bid in 1999. Eligibility hinges on economically disadvantaged students and community donations totaling 10 percent of the bond. The district could gain 8.8 million with no interest, repaying about 6.3 million over 15 years.
The West Baytown Civic Association and CICLO Magazine seek arts crafts and food vendors for the West Baytown Evolution Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct 29 at Bergeron Park. For details call Fred Aguilar at 281 427 6438.
Stephen F. Austin Elementary will hold its annual fall fest and arts and crafts show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 29. Booth reservations available through Terri Cooper at 281-537-4665.
A man traveling with a boat had to stop for a flat tire near 3600 Tri City Beach Road. He left the trailer while getting a new tire and returned to find the boat missing. Police estimate the boat’s value at $12,000.
Baytown police responded to a report near the H E B on N Main St Sunday. Witnesses saw a man throw a pumpkin onto the hood, but police say the car was not damaged by the pumpkin and estimate $1 in damage. Suspects fled in a green mid to late 1990s GMC Sierra extended cab pickup, lowered with spoke wheels, tinted windows, and tennis balls on the trailer hitch.
The event featured two life sized wooden silhouettes, Marivell Garcia and Susan Soogrim, as victims of domestic violence. Attendees heard victims describe fear and heartbreak from abusive relationships, while officials cited 182,087 Texas family violence incidents last year. Contact New Horizon Family Center at 281-424-3300 or 1-800-824-4807 for help.
Police stopped a Baytown woman near 1300 Beaumont on Sunday and found 19 grams of marijuana in her possession. She was charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Baytown police arrested a man who broke into a vacant Sunshine Apartments unit to escape the cold. Officers found 11 grams of marijuana on him and charged him with criminal trespass and possession of a controlled substance.
Between 6 am Sunday and 6 am Monday Baytown police logged 110 calls for service. The incidents included 12 alarms one assault three auto thefts three burglaries two criminal mischief 12 disturbances one sexual assault one thefts one major accident and six minor accidents. Crime Stoppers offers cash tips and callers stay anonymous. Call 281-427-TIPS. Public access via City of Baytown website.
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