Relative: Man Turned Life Around Before Fatal Baytown Killing
Relatives say David Leon Mixon 26 sought a better life but was killed during a money dispute last week. His body was dumped in a Highlands canal after an argument at Chris Lee Crow's Baytown residence. Crow, 31, charged with capital murder and jailed without bond.
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David Leon Mixon
Baytown
Charles Mixon
David
Mixon
Highlands
Chris Lee Crow
Harris County
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Jim Hoffman
Crow
Hoffman
Ganders Move Ticketed Showdown to Galena Park Stadium
Lee High School Ganders reschedule their football game against Clear Creek to Thursday at Galena Park District Stadium. Coach Dick Olin cites prior mud problems at Clear Creek and rain in League City, noting Astro Play surface helps with bad weather. The 7 p.m. kickoff shifts from Saturday to maintain routine for players.
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Clear Creek
Lee High School Ganders
Galena Park
Dick Olin
Ganders
District Stadium
Olin
Baytown man pursues second appeal to murder conviction
Blake Thain seeks a second appeal at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals after his May 2002 conviction for the murder of 17 year old Kaci Fink on Bayway Drive in June 2001. He received a 65 year sentence with no parole until 2032, and has served just over a year.
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Baytown
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Blake Thain
Sterling High School
Kaci Fink
Bayway Drive
Thain
Fink
Crystal Davis
Davis
Chambers County trims tax rate in 2004 budget
Chambers County Commissioners Court approved the 2004 budget lowering the tax rate to 51.8 cents per $100 valuation, a 1.7 cent drop from last year. Despite lower rates, an 11 percent rise in property values could raise taxes overall, with a $100,000 home owner paying about $40 more annually. County revenues are projected to rise to $20.7 million, up $1.76 million.
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Anahuac
Chambers County Commissioners Court
Jimmy Sylvia
Anahuac approves lower tax rate with 14 million budget
Anahuac City Council votes a reduced tax rate and a $14 million budget for 2003 04. City Manager Stephone Taylor notes anticipated city projects and effective use of funds as general fund revenues are projected at $360 246, up from $361 500, with expenses budgeted at $505 015 and a contingency planned.
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Anahuac
Stephone Taylor
Local vocalists join Bayou Big Band concert at Evergreen Point
BAYTOWN The Bayou Big Band will feature Kim Martin of Baytown Little Theater and Lori Kirk, formerly with Lee College’s Lee BAND, as local vocalists for a Wednesday evening concert at Evergreen Point Golf Course. Dennis Eichler notes the purpose is to showcase local talent.
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Bayou Big Band
Evergreen Point
Dennis
Kim Martin
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Mont Belvieu council backs pre employment checks for six medics
The Mont Belvieu City Council unanimously authorized Emergency Services Director Bruce Oliphant to begin background checks physicals and drug tests for six candidates for full time medic positions. Hiring awaits council budget approval at the Sept 29 meeting.
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Mont Belvieu
Bruce Oliphant
Oliphant
Lydia Schneider
Schneider
Emergency Services Department
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