Baytown Eyes Street Maintenance Tax Renewal on Ballot
City Manager Rick Davis urged Baytown residents to reauthorize the Street Maintenance Sales and Use Tax at the November election. He cited citizen surveys showing transportation as a top priority and explained the tax funds street repairs and maintenance. The 0.25% tax, authorized by HB 445 in 2001, requires reapproval every four years. Baytown first adopted it in 2004 with 78 percent support and later 2008 2011 and 2015 approvals all favoring the measure.
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SUNNEWS REL Students Accept Challenge Inspired by Columbine Victim
SUNNEWS reports REL students at Sunnews Community embrace a school wide challenge in response to the Columbine victim tribute. Faculty guidance encourages resilience and community support as events unfold in February.
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HOTSPOTS Weekly Dining Tour Hits at The Food Stop
The Food Stop hosts another edition of Hotspots a weekly dining guide featuring menu highlights specials and chef notes from the venue on Page 10. The segment spotlights local bites and upcoming tasting events drawing food lovers to try new flavors.
ExxonMobil Baytown drill advisory issued for Sept 21
ExxonMobil Baytown Complex at 5000 Bayway Drive will hold an emergency drill on Friday Sept 21 at about 8 30 am. Traffic should not be affected and residents and motorists are asked not to be alarmed by emergency vehicles and related activity in the area.
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Bible Verse on wholesome talk for building others up
Do not let unwholesome talk come from your mouths but only what helps others grow. Focus on what benefits listeners and aligns with their needs. This verse from Ephesians 4 29 urges constructive speech to uplift and build community.
Baytown Honored for Class 1 Fire Protection Rating
Baytown receives a plaque for a Class 1 Public Protection Classification from the Insurance Services Office, putting the Baytown Fire Department in the top 1 percent of U.S. fire departments. ISO officials note water supply and department efforts boosted the score. the ceremony honored efforts since 2018.
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Crosby ISD to lay off staff amid 5 million deficit
Crosby ISD faces a 5 million shortfall after a recalculated 2018-2019 revenue budget of 52 million versus adopted expenditures. New superintendent Scott Davis warns layoffs and further cuts are coming. a mid year reduction in force is deemed unavoidable to meet the district's revised plan. Local officials say a June 57 million budget overstated revenues.
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Baytown steps up spraying to curb West Nile mosquitoes
Baytown increases spraying and fogging across 51 zones after West Nile carrying mosquitoes found near Burnet Bay and Lakewood, with 359 gallons of chemicals used. Harris County Mosquito Control notes about 300 infected mosquitoes and three human cases, none on the east side. Local residents vent concerns on social media as officials map spray routes.
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