Millions of tax dollars in TCEQ’s hands

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is holding hearings in Austin today and the results could take a major toll — in the hundreds of millions of dollars range — on the tax rolls of both Goose Creek and Barbers Hill school districts. March 12, 2010

Citizens urged to join Baytown spring cleaning

Mike Lester, director of Baytown’s Public Safety and Health department, has cleaned up his fair share of trash. March 12, 2010

Second chance offered at city prom

Everyone remembers his or her prom night. March 12, 2010

Local briefs for March 12, 2010

Local briefs for March 12, 2010 March 12, 2010

’49 Rocket 88 a perfect gift

When Baytown resident Bill Going, 81, talked to his children about the good old days, he invariably brought up his favorite car — a 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88. March 11, 2010

Baytown man killed in 7-car pileup on 146

A 54-year-old Baytown man died Wednesday morning in a head-on collision that turned into a seven-car pileup and tied up traffic on Highway 146. March 11, 2010

Barge worker’s mishap investigated as man recovers

A barge worker who was knocked into Mitchell Bay and nearly drowned could be released from the hospital today, a company official said Wednesday. March 11, 2010

Family loses pet after bat found to have rabies

A bat picked up March 4 in the 1300 block of Ward Road has tested positive for rabies, forcing a family to euthanize a pet cat that had not been vaccinated for rabies, according to city officials. March 11, 2010

GCCISD expects success from ECHS partnership

The Early College High School concept focuses on students who might otherwise not have the means to acquire a college education. March 11, 2010

Benefit for Crosby man’s family set for Saturday

Friends of the family of a Crosby man who was murdered last fall will hold a benefit Saturday to help the family defray the costs of the efforts to find their missing loved one, as well as well as the funeral costs incurred when he was found dead. March 11, 2010

Baytown man killed in wreck

Gerardo Moncivais was killed this morning in a seven-car pileup on Highway 146. March 10, 2010

Deputies shot; suspect dead

Law enforcement officials are still trying to piece together the sequence of events that led to a shooting spree Tuesday morning that left two deputies injured and another man dead. March 10, 2010

City survey: What would citizens want?

Residents are being asked to offer their suggestions on what the City of Baytown’s funding priorities should be for the next five years. March 10, 2010

DonCarlos urges Census participation

Baytown Mayor Stephen DonCarlos had a pointed but simple message Tuesday for members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Get counted and get involved! March 10, 2010

Eiland gives glimpse of state budget shortfall

Texas legislators must tackle a growing budget deficit and the sticky issue of redistricting when they convene in January 2011. March 10, 2010

Lee College looks to optimize budget

Steven Evans is trying to create an avenue for Lee College to spend $200,000 more on instructional uses over the course of 10 years and he hopes the college’s Board of Regents will approve the proposal. March 10, 2010

LC president addresses issues

Dr. Michael Murphy is doing his best to have open dialogue with faculty and staff at Lee College about upcoming changes. March 10, 2010

Art League offers face-painting class

Ever see those people painting faces at festivals and events and wish you could do it too? March 10, 2010

Suspect in Liberty County deputy shootings dead

The suspect in the shooting of two Liberty County sherriff’s deputies is deceased, according to the Liberty County Sherriff’s Office. March 09, 2010

Community celebrates an institution

As Lee College celebrated 75 years of being the educational cornerstone of the Baytown community, Sam and Keith Arabie and Sylvia Escamilla expressed pride at being three of the school’s alumni. March 09, 2010

Hillard gets her cake and eats it too

La Dell Hillard is grateful to Jackie Whitaker and Lee College for making her feel a part of the school’s 75th anniversary celebration. March 09, 2010

6 candidates file for place on May ballot

Incumbent District 2 city council member Scott Sheley waited until the final hour before filing his application to run in the May 8 municipal election. March 09, 2010

BH offers science program for all

The ExxonMobil Girls in Engineering Day sparked a chain reaction of its own at Barbers Hill Middle School last year, and every eighth-grade student reaps the benefits today. March 09, 2010

Pilot Club ‘Putting on the Glitz’ Friday

The Pilot Club of Evening Baytown will be “Putting on the Glitz” this Friday as members and guests pay tribute to the 1940s era. March 09, 2010

Golf tournament set to benefit Little League

Highlands Little League and Goose Creek Memorial High School’s Athletic Booster Clubs have joined forces to organize a March 29 golf tournament. March 09, 2010