Texas Fuel Team Aids Evacuation Efforts During Dolly
The Texas Fuel Team coordinates with refiners, terminals, distributors, and gas stations to ensure fuel supply during evacuations. They route gasoline to open stations and operate a hero program to assist stranded evacuees while post storm recovery is coordinated with retailers. The team’s work drew interest from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a national model.
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I-10 and 61 Projects Expand Frontage Lanes to Six
Contractors extended I-10 from Cedar Bayou to Old and Lost Rivers Bridge, turning four lanes into six with one-way feeder roads. The $33.5 million upgrade aims to reduce head on collisions and boost safety and economic development as two major segments near Trinity River Bridge edge toward completion by late 2009, signaling three lanes from the Harris County line to Winnie.
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Baytown Transit expands with Lee College partnership
Harris County Transit tests Baytown Circulator routes for popularity and usage. The interlocal program with Baytown and Lee College aims to steer riders to the service as familiarity grows. Fares are 1 for adults 50 cents for children seniors and disabled free for under 2 and Lee College students with ID. Route stops include San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Lee College Home Depot Lowe's Kroger Wal-Mart Exxon entrance City Hall Sterling Library and other social service sites. Route maps are available at Sterling Library City Hall and Baytown Police Department. For schedules visit harriscountytransit.com.
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Reducing Waste and Spending Mindset by Jane Howard Lee
Jane Howard Lee urges readers to curb unnecessary buying and food waste. She shares personal changes such as avoiding bottled water, refilling containers, and limiting leftovers while asking readers what steps they take to cut costs and waste. Lee notes her past role at The Baytown Sun.
Burglaries Lit Up Baytown Avenues Including Decatur and Village Lane
Police report weekend burglaries across Baytown with losses cited at 1400 dollars in Decatur Avenue, 15 dollars at Denby Street, 600 dollars at La Quinta Inn vehicle, and 800 dollars in electronics at Village Lane Apartments. Investigations ongoing as Tuesday reports filed with Baytown Police.
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Motorcyclist leads Baytown police on chase
A man on a motorcycle led Baytown police on a chase in the 3400 block of Garth Road around 1 a.m. Wednesday. He was captured at the Decker and Rollingbrook Drive intersection, arrested and charged with evading police.
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Baytown Reports 28 Offense Incidents in 24 Hours
Baytown police logged 28 offense reports from 6 a m Tuesday to 6 a m Wednesday including two assaults one auto theft four burglaries one vehicle burglary one DWI one forgery one theft eight other arrests and nine miscellaneous offenses. Four minor vehicle accidents were recorded. Crime Stoppers offers cash for tips and maintains tipper anonymity. Call 281-427-TIPS. Full report available on the City of Baytown website.
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Hundreds gather for Ron Paul convention in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS A protest convention drew thousands opposed to the two major parties. Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura urged that the country is being destroyed by Democrats and Republicans and floated a possible 2012 presidential run. He described the Rally of the Republic as an extension of Ron Paul’s campaign.
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