Man Charged in Baytown Fatal Shooting at Briarwood
Baytown police say 18 year old Ellery Frank Jackson was charged with murder after a shooting at Briarwood Apartments on James Bowie Drive that left 20 year old Michell Rhodes dead. Jackson was arrested in Houston within about 12 hours. a third man involved was not charged. The case marks Baytown’s second homicide of 2019, following a prior motel killing.
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SUN COMMUNITY TO COUNTY JUDGE TO HEADLINE DINNER
Sun Community announces that a county judge will headline the annual awards dinner. The event, set for the fall, will honor local leaders and celebrate community service with a program featuring the judge and other officials from SUN County.
Online poll on next college president
An online poll asks readers to choose the college's next president. The Baytown Sun invites participation via www.baytownsun.com in a weekly survey labeled Mesidy NODDY ee.
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ExxonMobil stock giveaway story contest in Baytown Sun
Readers in Humble Baytown area are invited to email memories connected to Humble Exxon or ExxonMobil for a chance to win one share of ExxonMobil stock. Ten winners will be selected, with entries due by September 30.
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Faith Finds A Way In Despite Blockers
A brief verse reflection inspired by Luke 5 19 urging readers that faith can overcome obstacles and bring healing through Jesus. The message encourages perseverance, belief, and encouragement in difficult circumstances.
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Baytown Sun Social Media Prompt
The Baytown Sun asks readers to engage on social media by liking their Facebook page and following on Twitter.
Protesters released on PR bond after bridge protest
Greenpeace protesters who dangled from the Fred Hartman bridge near Houston were freed on personal recognizance bonds after facing state felony charges of impairing or interrupting critical infrastructure. Twenty two defendants from 13 states pled not guilty and await further court dates in the Southern District of Texas.
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Donors steered to rep's rival in online feud
Local State Rep Briscoe Cain of Baytown faced ongoing fallout from a tweet directed at Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke after O'Rourke invoked gun control. Cain insisted no crime or threat occurred, while Twitter removed the post for threats. O'Rourke's spokesman confirmed a FBI report was filed.
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City to use 60K grant to restore Nature Center oyster reef
Baytown plans an oyster reef project at Wooster Point in partnership with the Galveston Bay Foundation using an 80 000 dollar Natural Resource Trustee Program grant. The reef aims to protect the shoreline from erosion and serve educational programming at the Baytown Nature Center. The plan involves placing baskets of empty shells to attract oyster spat and foster a thriving reef.
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Frequent Showers and Thunderstorms Expected This Week
The National Weather Service warns of heavy rainfall today through Thursday as a disturbed western Gulf weather system nears Texas. Rain, frequent showers and thunderstorms will move inland Tuesday toward Houston and Galveston, with 2-3 inch hourly rates and possible street and small stream flooding. Totals may reach 2 to 6 inches, with some areas exceeding 12 inches by week’s end.
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