Spanky and Sierra Seek Homes at Baytown Humane Society
Spanky a six month old boxer mix and Sierra an 18 month old female abound with charm and are seeking loving homes. Both are fully vaccinated and spayed or neutered and Baytown Humane Society invites fosters and donations to support care. Visit the Foster Care page at Baytownhumanesociety.org or call 2814243103 to help with space or funding.
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Baytown Humane Society
Truck crashes into Alexander Drive business during driver passenger fight
Baytown police say an 18 wheeler crashed into Spray Pump Parts on Alexander Drive after a dispute broke out between Houston driver Michael Stafford and passenger James Trehern as they left a Baskin Robbins delivery. Trehern injured, both cited for assault, trucker also cited for traffic violations. Herrington's shop sustained major damage but remained open.
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Baytown
Willie Herrington
Herrington
Alexander Drive
Pearce Avenue
Houston
Michael Stafford
James Trehern
Baskin Robbins
Ernie Yznaga
Trehern
Stafford
Yznaga
San
Jacinto Hospital
West Nile cases down as surveillance increases in Chambers County
Chambers County Mosquito Control Supervisor Lawrence Lewis said West Nile infections this year are lower than last year. Blue jays were found early last week and test results returned Monday. Health officials will intensify ground spraying at night and early morning and boost larval surveillance across Chambers County. Baytown health authorities coordinate the effort.
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Lawrence Lewis
Texas Department of Health
Lewis
City of
Mike Lester
Lakewood
Harris County
St. Louis
Lester
Baytown
Kachur
Houston
Kingwood
Humble
West Nile precautions urged for horses and people
A Baytown Harris County advisory outlines mosquito bite prevention for animals and humans. Steps include vaccinating horses, reducing standing water, using Deet repellents, and keeping windows sealed. Officials report blue jay tests and local bird counts, with spraying across storm drains and areas near Lakewood as counts and infections rise.
Educator Acosta Leads Community Through Education and Service
The article profiles Acosta, a Lee College graduate turned educator at Robert E Lee High School in Baytown. It highlights her path from college honors to teaching with Goose Creek and Lee College GEAR UP, her BA in Education, and her leadership roles and plans. She mentors students, creates the BAER club, and pilots the AVID committee while serving on multiple local boards and committees.
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Lee College
American Studies
John Britt
University of St. Thomas
Houston Independent School
Baytown
Goose Creek
Robert E. Lee High School
Stu
AVID
Gear UP
Lee College Hispanic Educational Access Committee
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Jailer Hatcher should complete probation terms within a year
Jailer Hatcher faces deferred adjudication with 400 hours of community service, 30 day drug tests, a $50 Crime Stoppers contribution, and a GED within the next year according to an August judgment. Sheriff Kreuzer said the department is pursuing all steps to prevent future incidents and noted ongoing criminal charges against four former deputies linked to a 2001 arrest case.
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Hatcher
Chambers County
Paul Aman
Monroe Kreuzer
Kreuzer
Anahuac
Coach Leave at Lee College as NCAA Probe Expands
University of Southern Mississippi and Lee College face an NCAA investigation into basketball program irregularities. Administrative leaves were issued for coaches as investigators review former players’ eligibility during Lee College days, with no current players implicated. Officials urge patience while ensuring academic progress and program integrity.
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Port Arthur Jefferson
Lee College
Mauricette
Paris
France
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