Houston man arraigned in killing of bar owner
James Rupert Howard, 69, of Houston, was arrested by Chambers County detectives and Texas Rangers for the murder of Ralph Lee Machala, 58, owner of Pooky’s Tavern in Crosby. Authorities say money was involved. the two men were once friends. Howard was tracked to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas
Three arrested after Baytown raid on East Hunnicutt home
Police seized Kush methamphetamine crack cocaine cash and an AR-15 during a two month Baytown operation at a residence in the 100 block of East Hunnicutt. Two men Gilberto Diaz 22 and Giovanni Teniente 21 both of Baytown were charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. A woman was at the scene.
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Love Network Coat Drive underway in SUNNEWS Community
SUNNEWS Community reports the Love Network Coat Drive is underway on Page 2A with organizers seeking donations of winter coats for local families. The drive aims to collect and distribute warm garments to residents in need ahead of colder months.
Learning to better manage your asthma
Obituary notice for Marvin Lee Guy appears on page 3A. The rest of the brief notes a mostly sunny forecast for page 2A while lifestyle tips for asthma management are featured on page 1B.
Trinity Oaks progresses as TxDOT reshapes highways
Trinity Oaks Master Planned Community advances behind the scenes with Phase 1 of Trinity Oaks Residential, 98 lots developed by Gray Point Homes on part of the former Evergreen golf course. Plans include future phases totaling about 385 lots with two to three builders, plus commercial and hotel developments near Highway 99 and the Horace Mann Junior School De Zavala Elementary corridor, contingent on Grand Parkway completion and new signalized intersections.
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John Wells
Texas Capital Development Corporation
Trinity Beach Road
Gray Point Homes
Gehan Homes
Gray Point
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Highway 99
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de Zavala
Lee College appoints Lynda Villanueva as new president
LC regents approve hiring and contract for Lynda Villanueva who will assume the presidency on January 5. Her base salary is 230000 with a 1600 monthly housing allowance and a 100 monthly cell phone stipend. The package mirrors terms for current president Dennis Brown and includes a college car with a 10000 mile annual personal use allowance and related insurance.
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Lee College
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Baytown, Texas, Reaches Agreed Judgment Over Firefighter Thyroid Claim
After more than a year of litigation, Baytown and firefighter Patrick Mahoney settled without a ruling on thyroid cancer coverage. Mahoney withdrew his workers’ comp claim and the city won’t seek reimbursement for medical costs. City spokesman Miller noted future cases would be evaluated individually. The agreement appeared earlier this month with a caveat that city officials would not be named in the suit.
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Patrick Mahoney
Texas Department of Insurance
Mahoney
Mark Miller
Baytown approves TCEQ project to aid sewer line repairs
Baytonians with troubled sewer lines gain hope as the council approves a third party supplemental environmental project with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The program lets violators contribute in lieu of penalties to improve residential sewer lines and curb inflow to the wastewater system, said Baytown public works director Frank Simoneaux. Councilwoman Laura Alvarado notes a related Community Development Block Grant program already assists residents.
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