Bayer to spin off MaterialScience unit and focus on Life Sciences
Bayer Corp plans to separate its MaterialScience division into a standalone company while concentrating on HealthCare and CropScience. The Baytown facility will join the spin off. Supervisory Board approved the plan. CEO Dr. Martin Dekkers expects two strong global firms, Bayer in Life Sciences and Material Science in polymers.
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Bayer Corp
Bayer
Baytown
Cherie Laughlin
Board of Management
Material Science
Martin Dekkers
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Harris County
Baytown health officials report West Nile positive mosquitoes across Harris County after recent heavy rains. County and city crews spray infected areas for five consecutive days, aiming to reduce breeding and protect neighborhoods, weather permitting.
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Baytown
Mike Lester
Harris County
Lester
Houston
St. Louis
Community holds benefit for Ronnie Gallo family aid
Ronnie Gallo, 42, a Old River shrimper, perished when his shrimp boat capsized in Cedar Bayou Channel on Aug 18. His wife Jessica and five children face ongoing emotional and financial strain as neighbors plan a Oct 4 benefit fish and shrimp fry at Thompson's Bait Camp in Baytown with $15 plate lunches to help the family.
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Ronnie Galloway Jr
Cedar Bayou Channel
Thompson’s Bait Camp
Simms Road
Baytown
Way Jr
Cedar Bayou
Jessica
Ronnie
Shrimper
Old River
Ronnie Gallo
Mary Angele
Angelo
Angele
Crosby man on trial for murder
Charles Ray Carter, 42, of Crosby, stands trial in Houston for the Sept 1, 2013, shooting death of Earl Green after a confrontation over a feud involving Carter’s cousin. Carter posted $60,000 bond and faces up to 99 years if convicted.
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Charles Ray Carter
337Th District Court
Houston
Carter
Earl Green
Harris County
Crosby
Green
Freda Lewis Wilson
Wilson
Barrett Station
Greer
West St. Charles Street
Demeeke Moore
Nathaniell Blake
Dem
Frank
Moore
Blake
Baytown to Elevate Beautification Group to Standalone Nonprofit
After three years of prep Keep Baytown Beautiful Inc. is set to become an independent nonprofit by week’s end pending Baytown City Council action. The move would dissolve the Baytown Beautification Advisory Commission, cut city oversight, and approve the new bylaws, with Melissa Sorenson praising expanded funding opportunities and city support. The council meets at 6 30 tonight at Baytown City Hall.
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Keep Baytown Beautiful Inc
Baytown
Baytown Beautification Advisory Commission
Keep Baytown Beautiful
Baytown City Hall
N. Market St
Melissa Sorenson
See You at the Pole Event Draws Regional Students
Robert E Lee High School students and peers from the region joined the 24th annual See You at the Pole gathering on Wednesday morning. The event focused on morning prayer and community solidarity among participants.
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Robert E. Lee High School
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