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  • What led to felony charges for this Baytown police officer?
  • Why Baytown police launched this major prostitution sting operation
  • How did Baytown Lee stack up in the Alice Tournament?

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  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., temps: high: 69, low: 61.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baytown police officer faces multiple charges after crash that killed 2 children, critically injured 2 others (khou.com) — A Baytown police officer has been indicted on manslaughter and aggravated assault charges after an October crash that killed two children and critically injured two siblings at West Baker Road and Country Club Drive. Investigators say he was speeding without lights or siren while responding to a call. The officer is out on bond and remains on medical leave as the investigation continues.
   

• 12 charged in Baytown for Solicitation of Prostitution (cw39.com) — Baytown police recently arrested 12 men in a targeted sting aimed at reducing demand for prostitution and related human trafficking in the city. All face state jail felony solicitation charges, with two also accused of weapons and drug offenses. Residents are urged to report suspected trafficking to Baytown PD or submit anonymous tips online.
   

• Beeville goes 3–2 at Alice Tournament, Martorell earns all-tournament honors (kten.com) — Baytown hoops fans will notice Baytown Lee handed Beeville a 55–42 loss during the Alice Tournament, one of Beeville’s two defeats in a 3–2 showing. Beeville’s Brayden Martorell scored 27 in that matchup and earned all-tournament honors after several standout performances across the three-day event.
   

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    Wednesday December 17
  • Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
    Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
    • Thursday December 18
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    Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
  • Business & Badassery
    Thistle Draftshop , 5210 FM 2920 #100 , Spring
    11:30 am
  • Thirsty Thursday ~ What Lies Beyond the Lampost
    Painting with a Twist , 407 W Baker Rd Ste L , Baytown
    7:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
    Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
    • Saturday December 20
  • Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
    Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 205 W. Main Street , Tomball
    9:00 am
  • TOMBALL ART MARKET
    Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 403 Commerce Street , Tomball
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