Baytown Forms Youth Advisory Commission First Meeting
Baytown launches its first Youth Advisory Commission with 21 members at city hall. The group aims to link youth voices with the city council, explore youth concerns, and promote leadership through volunteerism and community involvement. Mayor Mundinger commends the initiative as Baytown seeks a brighter tomorrow.
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Florida residents flee Rita's path to the Keys
Florida residents boarded up windows and evacuated the Florida Keys as Tropical Storm Rita gathered strength in the Bahamas and could become a Category 1 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center warned of a likely 8 foot surge and forecasters projected possible Gulf coast impact.
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Officials urge locals to heed storm warnings
Baytown city officials and the community mobilize as Tropical Storm Rita strengthens. Rita was named on Saturday and the National Hurricane Center projects Category 1 near the Florida Keys and Category 3 south of Houston. A conference call with State Emergency Management leaders is planned, with frequent updates to coordinate response and recovery. City Manager Gary Jackson warns Baytown’s location raises high risk for loss of life and property, and plans include high water rescue trucks and boats. The notice directs readers to see LOCAL on page 12.
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Police hunt motive after Wal-Mart shooting injures teacher
By Austin Kinghorn Baytown Sun a shooter in the Wal-Mart parking lot told Libby Farabee three words Excuse me maam before firing a round into her arm. Police spokeswoman Sgt Lisa Rynearson said the incident showed no threats or demands and the gunman fled. Farabee a Mont Belvieu resident was treated at Memorial Hermann Hospital after Baytown EMS transported her for surgery. Detectives have spoken with her but were unable to interview due to surgery.
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Baytown Council Delays Taft Circle Demolition Decision
Baytown City Council postponed hearing appeals from Cornerstone Woodridge and A E Investments to next month to review a counteroffer from Taft Circle property owners. The Taft Circle Apartments at 2300 Taft Circle have been vacant since October 2001 after code violations prompted residents to leave. An Urban Rehabilitation Standards Review Board had approved demolition in July, but officials are exploring rehabilitation options with the owners.
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