Volunteers return in-person for United Way’s annual Day of Caring
City currently not seeking return of $3.25 million despite contract stipulation
Because of concerns of many Kings Bend residents, Baytown’s Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending City Council deny a request to rezone 5.46 acres of land south of Tompkins Drive.
Baytown’s Downtown Arts District will add a new dimension to its art collection in March with the advent of a year-long Sculpture Trail featuring 20 sculptures from artists across North America.
Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the U.S. considers opening vaccinations to that age group.
It’s apple time again in Baytown. The Kiwanis Club of Baytown is selling apples beginning Oct. 23 (today!) at the Conn’s parking lot, 5010 Garth Road. The annual sale runs through Nov. 6.
Work paid for with surplus revenue from last year’s budget
You know Halloween is here when a new Michael Myers movie is released and the Baytown area is definitely indulging in the ghoulish holiday once again.
Baytown officials say the beloved, colorful Umbrella Alley will return.
New life is coming to a long-vacant building on North Main Street that once housed an H-E-B Pantry store.
Getting golf course among issues in final city planning meeting
Board members were pleased to hear the Goose Creek Education Foundation was able to award $1.3 million in innovative teaching grants and designated donations for special projects.
The passing of Gen. Colin Powell has led to worldwide tributes to a man who can’t be confined to a single category and is widely lauded as an inspiration to many.
The two victims of a fatal crash Saturday on FM 1942 have been identified as Steven Montemayor Jr. and Lesli Hernandez, both 19.
The Dropout Prevention and Recovery District Reach Out Team told board members the five-year state graduation rate for the cohort class of 2019 was 94.3%.
Voters can cast early ballots for the Nov. 2 election through Oct. 29.
A 19-year-old man was accused of brandishing a handgun at a store in the 1200 block of East Texas Avenue after an employee asked for ID when he and a friend tried to buy cigars.
It was time again to take the fight to Alzheimer’s disease. Spearheaded by the Pilot Club of Baytown, the 24th annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s was back to being in person and approximately 220 participants joined forces to help defeat the woeful disease.
Continuing a Baytown tradition, the Kiwanis Club is again selling apples at the Conn’s parking lot, 5010 Garth Road, starting on Saturday, Oct. 23. The annual apple sale runs through Nov. 6.
Pastor Kevin Kleinhenz of the Living Hope Church in Baytown used his participation in an Ironman Triathlon to help raise funds for the Baytown Pregnancy Resource Center.
By Mark Fleming
A public hearing was held on raising the stormwater fee on resident’s water bill from $3 to $4 per residential unit, but no one signed up to speak.
Baytown council has approved a special use permit for the construction of a 5-acre railroad yard near Old Needlepoint Road and Sjolander Road.
Two people died in a crash in the 3300 block of FM 1942 late Saturday night, according to a report from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
• A 26-year-old Harris County man identified as Khalil Francis was charged with evading arrest, possession of a controlled substance and unlawfully carrying a weapon after fleeing from police about 1:20 a.m. Monday.
Baytown council members were eager to hear the latest on the proposed San Jacinto Marketplace from its owners and expressed some words of frustration about the slow development of what once was one of Baytown’s most beloved hot spots.
In a world with no shortage of things to fear, it’s tempting to just stay home and avoid risk. Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, though, is a reminder that home isn’t always a safe haven.
Early voting for the November election begins on Monday.
U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to order doses before the shots are authorized.
Harris County Precinct 2 is asking residents of the McNair and Linus communities north of Baytown to help shape a vision for the future of those areas by participating in an online survey.
A 36-year-old woman was charged with assault, injury to a child and assault on a police officer about 10:30 p.m. Thursday after she allegedly threw a high-chair tray at the father of her 1-year-old son, hitting the child.
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Because of concerns of many Kings Bend residents, Baytown’s Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending City Council deny a request to rezone 5.46 acres of land south of Tompkins Drive. Read more
Baytown’s Downtown Arts District will add a new dimension to its art collection in March with the advent of a year-long Sculpture Trail featuring 20 sculptures from artists across North America. Read more
Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the U… Read more
It’s apple time again in Baytown. The Kiwanis Club of Baytown is selling apples beginning Oct. 23 (today!) at the Conn’s parking lot, 5010 Garth Road. The annual sale runs through Nov. 6. Read more
Work paid for with surplus revenue from last year’s budget Read more
You know Halloween is here when a new Michael Myers movie is released and the Baytown area is definitely indulging in the ghoulish holiday once again. Read more
Baytown officials say the beloved, colorful Umbrella Alley will return. Read more
New life is coming to a long-vacant building on North Main Street that once housed an H-E-B Pantry store. Read more