Ghosts and goblins dominate Baytown Halloween Carnival
At Baytown Community Center the 33rd Annual Halloween Carnival drew nearly 500 costumed participants from one week old to adults. Kids enjoyed games and wagon rides before stage appearances and top five awards per category. new attractions included Whataburger's Wat-a-Man and the Latin Cartel Car Club's Trunk-a-Treat.
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Shooting prompts heightened alert after Halloween parties
Police said they will review evidence to determine charges after a Halloween night shooting. BPD reported a busy evening with loud parties and some shots fired but no major incidents. Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 281-427 TIPS or BPD at 281-422-8371.
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Ross S Sterling AVID students raise funds for humane society
For the third year Ross S Sterling High School AVID students collected pet food toys collars leashes and $950 for Baytown Humane Society and two area shelters. The donation supports veterinary care vaccinations spay neuter surgeries and animal rescue programs. Marilyn Kinney thanks the AVID students for their outstanding community effort.
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Turkey shoot boosts charity at VFW event with family fun
VFW and Disabled American Veterans hosted a turkey shoot and youth activities in Turkey, with 20 Lee High School ROTC students handling targets. Veterans and families praised the event for safety, community service, and a good cause. Children tested BB guns, darts, and won prizes while adults shot for turkeys and bacon prizes.
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Cleanup drives mark Baytown church volunteers in action
Dozens of volunteers from Second Baptist led a citywide service time cleanup at Jenkins Memorial Park and along SH 146. They cleared brush and litter, trimmed vines, and improved a vegetation patch near Alexander. Students and city staff joined, stressing community pride and ongoing church outreach.
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Baytown bond propositions fund public safety and parks upgrades
The measures include about 23 million for EMS, Baytown Fire and Rescue and Police Dept upgrades, two new north baytown fire stations, a digital radio system, EMS facility expansion, and a new 911 center. Additional bonds propose 10.94 million for parks, a new aquatic facility, land near I-10 for future parks, 7.17 million to extend Baker Road, 2.52 million for Texas Avenue streetscape, and 2.02 million for drainage with a citywide plan. Early voting runs through Friday with multiple polling sites and contact info.
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Police Beat Summary of Baytown Incidents at Logan's Point and Texas Horny Toad
Logan's Point residents confronted a young man Saturday afternoon after seeing smoke from a gazebo. the man fled, and investigators found several burned parts. A Crosby woman was arrested early Sunday for assault at the Texas Horny Toad nightclub on Garth Road. Between 6 am Saturday and 6 am Sunday, Baytown police responding to 158 calls included 10 alarms, 3 assaults, 1 burglary, 5 auto burglaries, 44 disturbances, 2 forgeries, 2 shots fired, 6 thefts and 10 major accidents. Police Beat is compiled from Baytown Police Department reports. Crime Stoppers offers tips with anonymous calls to 281-427-TIPS. Full report available on the City of Baytown website.
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