🌱 Why a Baytown officer now faces manslaughter charges in fatal crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Baytown officer now faces manslaughter charges in fatal crash
• How a Sterling High classroom fight turned deadly Wednesday

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Fun Day ~ Let It Snow - Pink and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Texas Police Officer Indicted After Speeding Without Sirens in Crash That Killed Two Children (menzmag.com) — A Baytown police officer has been indicted on manslaughter and aggravated assault charges after a high-speed patrol car crash at Goose Creek and West Baker Road that killed two children. Investigators say his speed without lights or sirens limited a van driver’s reaction time, and the case is drawing intense attention across Baytown as it moves through court.
   

• High school student dead after being stabbed by classmate, authorities say (wcax.com) — A student at Baytown’s Sterling High School died after being stabbed during a science class fight, and an 18-year-old suspect was arrested and taken to the Baytown jail. Classes continued under lockdown procedures, with some students moved to the auditorium, and district officials say school will operate on its regular schedule Thursday while the community processes the tragedy.
   

📸 Around Baytown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baytown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Family Friendly Event ~ Jingle Llama Way
  Painting with a Twist, 407 W Baker Rd Ste L, Baytown
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

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
  9:30 am

Sunday December 21

• Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
  Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
• Sunday Fun Day ~ Let It Snow - Pink
  Painting with a Twist , 407 W Baker Rd Ste L , Baytown
  1:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
  Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball

Saturday December 27

• Christmas Holiday
  Baytown Habitat for Humanity , 3900 N. Main St. , Baytown

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Business & Badassery
  Thistle Draftshop , 5210 FM 2920 #100 , Spring
  11:30 am
• Winter Showcase
  New Horizons’ Fine Arts Magnet at Crenshaw Elem. Cafeteria Channelview, TX 77530
  5:00 pm
• Hamblen Elementary Christmas Choir Program
  Channelview ISD , 1019 Dell Dale St , Channelview
  5:30 pm
• Jordan Acoustic
  The Riverside Seafood and Grill , 17433 River Rd , Channelview
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Hello everyone!
  I am looking for someone to finish out my wood fence in my backyard. A couple years ago we fenced two sides of our backyard. One we did not because… (Nextdoor Bob Smith)
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• Alltex Staffing Personnel posted a job opening for Production Helper (Pipe Yard) in Baytown. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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