No charges in Breonna Taylor fatal Louisville raid case
A Kentucky grand jury found no charges against Louisville officers in the killing of Breonna Taylor during a March narcotics raid. Only fired officer Brett Hankison faced three counts of wanton endangerment for firing into neighbors' homes. Protests erupted with demands for justice as federal scrutiny continues.
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Baytown Eyes Tax Cut as Council Weighs Lower Rate
City officials propose cutting the maintenance and operations tax rate to 0.48 per 100, and debt service to 0.31 per 100, yielding a total rate near 0.795. City Manager Rick Davis touts historic infrastructure commitments and expanded senior exemptions while COVID, storms, and growth press ahead. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. with in person and Zoom options for public comment.
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Chambers County approves budget with lower tax rate
The Chambers County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a 2021 budget based on a no-new revenue tax rate of 0.53949 per $100 valuation, aiming to raise the same property tax revenue as last year while adding $5,568,634 from new property. The $141.3 million plan funds road and bridges, debt service, school equalization, general and enterprise funds, emergency management, and special revenue, with certified values up 10.5 percent to $11.59 billion. Industry accounts for 69 percent of valuation, residential 31 percent.
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Sylvia
Chambers County
Police urge caution on poststorm scams and home repair frauds
The chief notes the police station will be torn down for parking expansion and warns members scammers target storm victims. He urges hiring reputable contractors with verifiable info and cautions against telephone grandparent scams. If unsure, call the local police to verify.
Food distributions scheduled in September and October
Hearts and Hands of Baytown will hand out meals September 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at Faith Family Church 6500 North Main Street and October 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity Assembly of God 1008 East Lobit Street. West Chambers County Food Pantry will serve September 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 10629 Eagle Drive and October 7 at 10629 Eagle Drive.
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Warrant arrest after traffic stop on Garth Road area
Police stopped a stolen truck at Garth Road and Highway 146 around 3 p.m. Tuesday for a seat belt violation. One occupant, David Salinas Munoz, held a Harris County felony warrant and faces failure to stop and render aid from an April 15 bicycle incident on Texas Avenue near Commerce Street. Reports also noted multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries in surrounding blocks.
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Harris County
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Altercation at Garth Road apartment complex leaves threats
A woman returning to her apartment on Garth Road reports two Hispanic women in a maroon Nissan Altima approached her about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday after she allegedly splashed water. They shouted and one pulled a handgun, threatening to shoot. No injuries reported.
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