Mayor Stephen DonCarlos Re-elected Unopposed
City Clerk certified Stephen DonCarlos as the sole candidate for mayor after last week's council meeting. DonCarlos, mayor since 2006 and an attorney, praised the council as officials discuss a November ballot proposing pay for the mayor and council members. The upcoming election will include charter-change measures and a bond vote tied to Evergreen Point golf course.
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Transportation Commission approves Proposition 1 road projects
Two Proposition 1 funded projects win approval including an enhanced east I 10 exit ramp moved westward by about 1000 feet to improve safety and distance from Highway 146. A $1.8 million contract goes to John Reed and Co with FM 1405 undergoing $10.486 million in rehabilitation repairs paving and striping.
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Baytown Vehicle Burglary and Theft Reports
Police logged multiple vehicle burglaries in Baytown over the weekend. Electronics worth 500 dollars stolen from a 4900 block I-10 incident. A 100 dollar recording device taken from a 4600 block I-10 break in. A gray Ford F-250 with a welding machine reported stolen on Garth Road. A gray GMC truck also reported stolen on Garth. A theft of a vehicle occurred on Garth Road and another burglary occurred on East Republic Avenue.
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Woman arrested for shoplifting on Garth Road
A woman was arrested in the 4900 block of Garth Road for shoplifting and cited for drug paraphernalia possession after attempting to steal $58 worth of clothes. Baytown Police Beat notes are drawn from official reports and interviews. Crime Stoppers offers anonymous tips via phone or text to aid felony arrests.
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Anahuac ISD sees largest enrollment rise in years
Anahuac ISD reports 1,286 students an increase of about 60 from last year with growth continuing over two years. Superintendent James Hopper notes the elementary school adds 89 students to reach 644 while the high school has 366 and the middle school 276, signaling families moving in.
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Dollar gains against yen, slips to euro in FX market
The dollar firmed versus the yen while easing against the euro as the ICE U.S. Dollar Index edged higher, signaling mixed moves in major currencies. Traders watched global policy signals and risk sentiment for direction.
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Chambers County adopts salary and fee increases for 2016
Chambers County commissioners vote unanimously to raise elected officials pay by 100 dollars per month starting 2016 bringing the county judge’s total to above 116 thousand dollars annually while other officials see lower totals. They cite rising health care costs and await final carrier quotes as a factor. Writ of possession fees rise from 175 to about 185 dollars in 2016.
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Small caps better withstand market tumble and fear gauges rise
Investors now favor small cap stocks as the market slides with the Russell 2000 fear gauge rising. Traders note small caps may stay resilient due to lower overseas revenue exposure, while large caps rely more on international sales. China’s slowdown weighs on global growth and equity demand.
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