TxDOT works on I-10 San Jacinto Bridge damage
TxDOT continues assessing damage to the Interstate 10 San Jacinto Bridge after Tropical Storm Imelda released nine barges. Contractors install temporary support beams as divers inspect pillars on the west side and officials say traffic will remain in its current configuration for months.
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Texas Department of Transportation
San Jacinto
Emily Black
Txdot
Imelda
Transportation Department
Murder Investigated After Early Morning Shooting in Harris County
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigates a man’s murder shortly after midnight on Mary Ethel Road just outside Baytown. The white male victim died from an apparent gunshot wound. Witnesses reported hearing a vehicle leave the scene. no suspects named.
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Harris Co. Sheriff Office
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Mary Ethel Road
Baytown
McLean Road
Wade Road
Goose Creek
Lynchburg
Sheriff’s Office
BH takes down Port Arthur
In a decisive matchup, BH defeated Port Arthur lowering the final score and highlighting player momentum. The contest showcased strong defense and effective plays from BH as Port Arthur struggled to answer.
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Port Arthur
Baytown Names New Assistant City Manager
Community brief notes Baytown appoints Tu to serve as assistant city manager as part of local government changes. Obituary items list Larry Robert Kunz on page 3A with memorial details and acknowledgment.
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Baytown
ExxonMobil celebrated 100 years of Baytown Refinery in Town Square
ExxonMobil hosted a community gathering in Town Square Friday night to mark the Baytown Refinery’s centennial. Music, food, games, and a mounted patrol escorted by horses highlighted the event modeled after Humble Day. Connie Tilton noted the celebration echoed Humble Oil and Refining’s long-standing community ties.
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Baytown Sun
Christopher James
Baytown
ExxonMobil
Town Square
Company
Connie Tilton
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Texas Avenue
Local art of the deal in Baytown safety facility
Baytown will spend 66 million to build a new public safety facility housing the fire and police departments. The current Fort Main Street site leaks and stores evidence poorly, prompting the project. Enterprise Products and city officials describe mutual early talks and flexible long term structuring. See deal page 3A.
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Baytown
Enterprise Products
Fort Main Street
Enterprise
Rick Rainey
Mark Miller
City
From Scruffy Boy to Graduation at Lee College Gala
Miguel Lopez described his journey from crossing the Mexico border daily to receiving his degree at Lee College. He credited the support of the college community led by President Dennis Brown. Lopez plans to study medicine and law at American University in Washington, D.C., after graduation.
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Miguel Lopez
Lee College
Mexico
United States
Dennis Brown
Lee College Board of Regents
Mark Hall
Pete Alfaro
Miguel
American University
Washington, D.C
Baytown resident wins Lotto Texas jackpot
A Baytown resident claimed a 23.75 million Lotto Texas jackpot from the Sept 25 drawing after choosing the cash option 18 067 668 07. The anonymous winner matched all six numbers 59 26 38 41 44 on a Quick Pick purchased at Murphy USA 6916 in Montgomery. The prize began as 5 million May 8 and rolled 40 times.
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Baytown
Murphy USA
Highway 105
Montgomery
Texas Lottery
Gary Grief
Texas
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