Health care reform leaves LC waiting

Lee College is awaiting final decisions in Washington on healthcare reform to dissuade fears of cuts to the American Graduation Initiative. November 20, 2009

‘Blue Santa’ seeking holiday helpers

The Baytown Police Department’s Blue Santa is “Helping make Christmas brighter, one child at a time.” November 20, 2009

Sterling Bazaar sets up shop Saturday

The annual Ross S. Sterling High School Bazaar will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the school campus, located at 300 W. Baker Street. November 20, 2009

Hundreds to benefit from annual meal program

New Journey Church and Back Pack Buddies are gearing up for the third annual Adopt-a-Family meal program, and plan to stand in the gap when times are tough for area families in need. November 20, 2009

Navigation board meets with bayou defenders

More than 25 people showed up at a Wednesday meeting of the Cedar Bayou Navigation District (CBND) Board of Directors, and while many of those were citizens concerned about a proposed barge terminal project, the board members pointed out that they see their current task as something different. November 19, 2009

Baytown police reports show slip in crime stats

Baytown police statistics show crime is down this year and in fact, almost every category of crime and traffic statistics reflect decreases. November 19, 2009

New steeple hoped to be a ‘beacon’ to community

Redeemer Lutheran Church remedied the final Ike damage to its building, and hopes the new look will be a beacon to the community. November 19, 2009

BHISD gets sweet land deal

Barbers Hill ISD is making a sweetheart of a land deal, thanks to someone’s failure to pay property taxes. November 18, 2009

Rory Partin to get LC swingin’ at concert

Rory Partin will get into the swing of things Friday with the Bayou Big Band and the Lee College Jazz Ensemble. November 18, 2009

Altus breaks ground in Baytown medical community

The city of Baytown welcomes Altus Healthcare Management Services (AHMS) to the community and broke ground on a new partnership. November 18, 2009

Baytown optometrist offers help for holidays

A local doctor believes in the holiday spirit and plans to share the gift this Thanksgiving. November 18, 2009

Love INC plans to give thanks at concert

Love INC (In the Name of Christ) hopes to have people humming a new tune as they present their Thanksgiving Community Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday. November 17, 2009

Golden Corral honors troops with dinner

Veterans and active duty military personnel were treated to Monday dinner by Golden Corral and honored by musical performances. November 17, 2009

‘Super clinic’ still on the table

Chambers County commissioners postponed until Nov. 24 deciding on whether to allocate $2 million for the construction of a clinic for the Winnie-Stowell Hospital District. November 17, 2009

It’s Goodfellows time!

For more than 50 years, Goodfellows has provided toys for needy children across the area. November 17, 2009

Crosby edges Nederland in 4A bi-district playoff

CONROE — Running back Jakacy Evans ran for five touchdowns as Crosby upended Nederland 35-29 in a 4A bi-district playoff game Saturday afternoon. November 14, 2009

Crosby hangs on for bidistrict win

Just when the Crosby Cougars thought their work was finished Saturday, their Class 4A bidistrict opponent dragged them back into the game. November 14, 2009

Cold front heading to the area

Get your coats and scarves ready for next week, a cold front will hit Monday morning around 7 a.m. and will start dropping temperatures. November 14, 2009

Leggett-Ortez facing additional charges

ANAHUAC — The common-law wife of a man who shot and killed a Chambers County deputy faces two additional charges in connection with the July standoff. November 14, 2009

Group voices opposition to terminal

The Friends of Cedar Bayou United organization hopes concerned citizens will show up at a Wednesday meeting of the Cedar Bayou Navigation District board to voice opposition to the proposed barge terminal on Cedar Bayou. November 14, 2009

Final two ULDC town hall meetings this week

The citizens task force looking at Baytown's zoning ordinances will hold the final two of its four citizen participation meetings this week. November 14, 2009

Paul: Health-care plan a redistribution of wealth

Health care reform, being such a timely topic, was a big part of Rep. Ron Paul’s talking points at the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce. November 14, 2009

Two Chase banks robbed on same day

HOUSTON — Two Chase banks were robbed early last week, but the FBI Houston Bank Robbery Task Forces said the two were not believed to be related. November 14, 2009

LC blood drive breaks goal

Lee College and the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center (GCRBC) capped off another successful blood drive on Thursday. November 13, 2009

Lobbyists secure $24M for Baytown

An investment of $64,000 helped Baytown’s city staff acquire nearly $24 million in state and federal grants, City Manager Garry Brumback told council members Thursday night. November 13, 2009