Baytown Burglary Suspects Captured After Chase
Baytown police apprehended Jamie Latrine and Roderick Hopkins after a 20 minute pursuit that began with two convenience store burglaries. The suspects led officers through North Main and Wallisville to FM 1492 before crashing the truck. both were charged with evading arrest and burglary. A separate theft at Bay Pointe apartments saw a Smith and Wesson 45 handgun stolen. Police logged 159 calls from Tuesday into Wednesday, including eight alarms, multiple burglaries, thefts, and accidents.
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Toy recalls touch Barbie line and more across Baytown
Baytown parents scrutinize recalled toys from Mattel and partners after August findings of lead paint. Toys including Dora the Explorer Big Bird Elmo items were pulled in June July and August with refunds offered at stores like Wal‑Mart. Mattel says testing over 50 thousand hours and 65 percent of toys are made in China. For details call Mattel or visit service.mattel.com.
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Rain fears and fire plans weave through a California tale
A reader recounts Californians jealous of rain, noting storms in Southern California bring little accumulation until inland mountains. Fires have flared, one burning two months near Cousin Bob’s home, prompting worries of lightning and a possible blaze reaching Noleen. Jane Howard Lee is identified as a former Sun reporter.
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Leonard Led Coaching Path From Player to State Finalist
Leonard's career began in 1987 with a 6-13 season fueling his dream to coach. He earned praise for building programs from scratch at Barbers Hill and Humble, reaching a 39-3 varsity volleyball run and a 2004 3A state title game loss to Monahans. His journey includes intramural victories in Nacogdoches and Channelview girls basketball success before state aspirations and a personal call to care for Rene.
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Weather delaying park project completion
Park officials foresee delays as wet weather persists, complicating the January or early February start. Johnson warns that dry spells are needed and that several tasks must finish before moving to the next phase, noting past unpredictability in rainfall.
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Parks siting to reduce noise for nearby homes
Johnson notes the skate parks were placed away from residential areas to minimize noise from grinding and jumping and to be good neighbors. He compares skating noise to Kemah’s roller coaster and says the top priority is distance from houses. If MDC approves, the plan goes to Baytown City Council.
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Wheeler to be honored at Baytown chamber Roast and Toast
Tracey Wheeler, longtime Baytown chamber leader, will be toasted at a fundraiser supporting downtown restoring efforts. Dan Coombs of Chevron Phillips praised her leadership, noting the chamber’s strong finances and respected status. Wheeler began as a receptionist in 1972 and rose to president guiding community development. Her daughter Rikki Wheeler also works for the chamber. Tickets are $50 through the chamber office.
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