05/31/2020
05/31/2020
Local News for Baytown, Texas
05/31/2020
05/30/2020
ExxonMobil donates $200,000 to United Way
ExxonMobil made a $200,000 donation to United Way at the Hearts and Hands food drive held at Robert E. Lee High School Saturday morning. This is part of their annual contribution to United Way, but Connie Tilton of ExxonMobil said… Read the rest of the article on baytownsun.com READ MORE.
05/30/2020
City of Baytown – Government: This hurricane season is …
This hurricane season is different. Being prepared includes taking precautions to protect yourself from COVID- 19 during and after a storm. #HurricaneSeason2020 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/30/2020
ReadyHarris: La #TemporadaDeHuracanes2020 comienza en …
La #TemporadaDeHuracanes2020 comienza en 2 días. Los CDC recomiendan que el kit de emergencia deba tener: • Cubiertas faciales (2 por persona) • Gel antibacterial • Jabón de manos líquido o en barra Obtenga más información aquí: #COVID19 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/30/2020
RSS grad shares life in documentary
The decision to make a documentary about the COVID-19 virus effects in China has thrust a former Sterling High School and Baytown native into the spotlight. Read the rest of the article on baytownsun.com READ MORE.05/30/2020
Council spotlights street maintenance
How to strategize, fund, and repair streets in Baytown was a topic of discussion at a recent Baytown council work session. Read the rest of the article on baytownsun.com READ MORE.
05/30/2020
Class of 2020
The Barbers Hill High School Class of 2020 was able to celebrate a graduation ceremony despite the COVID-19 pandemic Friday night at Eagle Stadium. Julian Aguirre takes part in the pre-ceremony staging. A total of 364 students graduated this year. Read the rest of the article on baytownsun.com READ MORE.
05/30/2020
Families of former BH students suing district
A lawsuit has been filed on Barbers Hill ISD by the parents of two of the district’s former students, who were suspended for refusing to cut their hair, claiming the dress code policy is “discriminatory.” Read the rest of the article on baytownsun.com READ MORE.
05/30/2020
Options weighed for opening Pirates Bay weighed
Council went over some options to re-open Pirates Bay and Calypso Cove waterparks, seemingly rejecting the idea of canceling the season outright. Read the rest of the article on baytownsun.com READ MORE.
05/30/2020
ExxonMobil union approves new contract
Members of the United Steel Workers Local Union 13-2001, which represent the Baytown ExxonMobil refinery, have voted in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract, according to the union’s president. Read the rest of the article on baytownsun.com READ MORE.
05/30/2020
Baytown man charged with murder of brother
A Baytown man was arrested early Thursday morning after he called 911 and reported that he had shot his brother. Read the rest of the article on baytownsun.com READ MORE.
05/30/2020
Floods prompt lawsuit
More than 45 residents in Chambers County have filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas, alleging the design of a local highway has caused repeated flooding of thousands of acres of property, including their homes and businesses. Read the rest of the article on baytownsun.com READ MORE.05/30/2020
Stallworth testing site closing
Harris County’s two large testing sites for COVID-19 are moving to new locations, so today is the final day of testing at the site at Stallworth Stadium. Read the rest of the article on baytownsun.com READ MORE.
05/29/2020
City of Baytown – Government: Please follow the link …
Please follow the link to see the updated list of City services. There are changes to Utility Billing, Sterling Municipal Library, Municipal Court, Vital Statistics, Health Department and the Visitor Information Center. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.05/29/2020
05.29.20 Two Stories: Assault and Major Accident
2020-26736 - On May 28th at 2:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of male laying in the roadway in the 700 block of Yupon, who had reportedly been beaten with a bat. Upon arrival officers found […] Read the rest of the article on Baytowncops.com READ MORE.
05/29/2020
City of Baytown – Government: Learn more about the …
Learn more about the N. Main project here from City Manager Rick Davis and Assistant Public Works Director Kevin Harvill.#BetterBaytown Follow link for video: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/29/2020
ReadyHarris: Do you know the …
Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning? If not, we have got you covered! We will be LIVESTREAMING on June 1st at 11 AM from @HoustonTranstar where local meteorologists will discuss watches & warnings, the upcoming #HurricaneSeason2020 and much more. Tune in! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.05/28/2020
Baytown man shoots and kills brother after night of drinking, police say
Kevin Olafson, 55, reportedly grabbed his gun and shot his brother, Vincent, multiple times in the chest and torso. Read the rest of the article on abc13.com READ MORE.05/28/2020
05.28.20 Kevin Olafson Charged with Murder
Lieutenant Steve Dorris Public Information Officer (281) 420-6617 steve.dorris@baytown.org Baytown man shoots and kills brother On May 28th at 3:39 a.m., Baytown Police responded to a shooting at a residence in the 100 block of […] Read the rest of the article on Baytowncops.com READ MORE.05/28/2020