Baytown plans new Baytown Arts District on Texas Avenue
The city will invest in a nearly one acre Baytown Arts District site at Texas Avenue and S Ashbel Street to create a vibrant destination. SWA Group presented concepts including two story buildings with a terrace, a gateway art space, garden, play zones, food truck plaza, sidewalks, and a parking courtyard. The plan contemplates closing S Ashbel Street to connect Town Square to the new plaza to boost immediate foot traffic.
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Baytown
Texas Avenue
SWA Group
S. Ashbel Street
W. Pearce Street
Rick Davis
Patriot pride GCM seeks first 2-0 start this decade
GCM aims to start the season 2-0 this decade as they prepare for a home game. The team focuses on defense and ball control with an emphasis on discipline and teamwork. Coaches stress a steady uptick in execution and leadership from returning players.
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GCM
Community Scam Alert Fraudster Poses as Bill Collector
A local scam alert warns residents after a person pretending to be a bill collector contacted several households. Police urge residents to verify caller identity, avoid sharing personal data, and report suspected fraud to the nonemergency line. Community safety officials stress caution and public awareness.
Obituaries Betty Bob Storm Walmsley and Mary LaBauve
Betty Bob Storm Walmsley and Mary Odelle LaBauve are remembered in obituaries page three. The notices profile long time residents, noting family ties and community service.
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Betty Bob
Liza
Storm Walmsley
Good Samaritan's body recovered after Kayaker rescue attempt
Todd Riddle a 56 year old Kemah Boardwalk maintenance worker from Deer Park drowned while aiding a kayaker in distress off Galveston Bay. The incident occurred Wednesday around 9 30 a m and his body was recovered about 10 a m near the last sighting location. The kayaker and another citizen were able to reach shore safely with Coast Guard assistance.
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Galveston Bay
Todd Riddle
Deer Park
Chambers County
Brian Hawthorne
Riddle
Hawthorne
U.S Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard
Galveston County
Union Pacific plans second main line to ease Baytown rail blocks
Union Pacific Railroad aims to double track a section north of Mont Belvieu to north Baytown, adding crossovers to parallel the existing line. The project would cut train congestion and reduce crossings blocked by immobile trains near Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Crosby Cedar Bayou Archer Road Massey Tompkins and Bob Smith.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Mont Belvieu
North Baytown
Baytown
FM 1942
Chevron Phillips
Highway 146
Pinehurst Subdivision
Cedar Bayou
Lynchburg
Crosby Cedar Bayou
Archer Road
Massey Tompkins
Bob Smith
Pirates Bay to Add Ninja Cross Course in 2020 Season
Baytown Parks unveils a new Ninja Cross obstacle course to debut next season at Pirates Bay. The six to eight obstacle course will suspend above the pool replacing lily pads and is being built in Richardson, Texas. The attraction aims to draw tournaments and new visitors, marking Pirates Bay’s strong 10th year despite a shortened season.
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Baytown Parks and Recreation Department
United States
Richardson
Texas
Jenna Stevenson
Baytown Parks and Recreation
Scott Johnson
Germany
Japan
Baytown’s
U.S
Stevenson
Ninja Cross
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