Harris County grand jury hears testimony in taser case
A Baytown woman, Naomi Autin, testified to a Harris County grand jury about July 11 events alleging police excessive force by Officer Micah Aldred during custody. Testimony from other involved parties will continue Thursday with a vote expected then or Monday.
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Lee College enrollment rises slightly for Fall 2003
Lee College reports a 3.9 percent rise in Fall 2003 enrollment at its main Baytown campus, with 5,438 students, up from 5,234 last fall. Preliminary statewide district figures show 6,329 for the Lee College District, including offsite locations and inmate programs. campus improvements are cited as the cause.
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Mont Belvieu Council Votes On Tax Rate Date Set
Mont Belvieu city council scheduled a public hearing on the proposed 2003 04 budget and tax rate. James McKnight criticized officials for not making the budget readily available, while council members said copies are at city hall and budget workshops were open to the public.
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Baytown Voter Turnout Edges State Average
Preliminary figures from Harris County Clerk show 11.28 percent of registered voters in 17 Baytown precincts returned ballots on 22 constitutional amendments. Proposition 12 narrowly passed statewide with 51.12 percent support, allowing the Legislature to cap non economic damages.
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ExxonMobil volunteers to build nature center bridge
About 50 ExxonMobil employees join the Friends of the Baytown Nature Center to construct a 6 foot wide by 42 foot long wooden truss bridge linking Old Crow Road across a tidal channel. Planned for Oct 17 18 the project aims to improve ADA access and educational tours for visitors. Estimated cost 9000 dollars and part of ExxonMobil Day of Caring.
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Two-Car Intersection Crash Reported at North Main
A two vehicle collision at the North Main and Rollingbrook intersection sent one person to San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Monday afternoon. Police cited the black Ford F150 driver for failing to yield while exiting a gas station. The Ford hit a northbound Dodge Dakota. a Dakota passenger was transported to the hospital with injuries not yet described. Names were not released.
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