Baytown’s Karaoke King rises to national TV semifinals
Baytown native and Robert E. Lee High School graduate Robert Bell known as R L Bell has advanced from Houston regionals to the Karaoke Battle USA semifinals in Los Angeles. The 45 year old pro bodybuilder turned singer also plans a single for iTunes while juggling family care for his stroke recovering mother Delphine Bell.
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Robert “R.L.” Bell
Baytown
Robert E. Lee High School
Houston
Los Angeles
Bell
Spring
Delphine Bell
Galveston
Man jailed for brutal beating of father
A 34 year old Baytown man was arrested on an aggravated assault charge after severely beating his 64 year old father in the 600 block of Riverbend. The victim, Ricardo Ortiz, was rushed by LifeFlight to Hermann Hospital in serious condition and remained unconscious hours later. police say the assault could be upgraded to murder if the father dies.
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Baytown
Ricardo Ortiz
Richard Ortiz
Riverbend
Roger Clifford
Houston
Hermann Hospital
Ortiz
Clifford
Anahuac water contract seen as major setback
The TECD board did not rescind the water contract but tabled final approval, returning the city to negotiations. Drought conditions persist in Anahuac, affecting supply and even a 60 year old Water Oak tree at Stowell and South Main Streets, per City Administrator Lance Nauman. The Aug week clarified the situation and pushed for new water alternatives.
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Anahuac
Trinity Bay Conservation District Board
Sue Hawthorne
Tecd Board
TECD
Stowell
South Main Streets
Lance Nauman
Woman killed at family party near Crosby Barrett Station
A 29 year old woman was shot and killed during an altercation at a Barrett Station family gathering on Reuben White Drive. The shooter, a 21 year old woman, fled the scene and remained at large Monday afternoon. Names were not released pending notification. forensic inquiry awaited.
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Barrett Station
Harris County
Gilliland
Harris County Sheriff’s Department
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
New Directions Lee College Gala Set This Thursday
Lee College Foundation announces the 26th annual gala with the theme New Directions. Foundation aims to boost scholarships and student services as the event features gourmet food live music and auctions including a couples retreat and an elegant dinner for 10.
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New Directions
Pam Watford
Lee College
Watford
Comanche Moon Ranch
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