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Drivers in the Baytown and La Porte area may want to plan ahead this weekend as TxDOT has scheduled several road closures along SH 146, Port Road and Wharton Weems Boulevard. The closures begin Friday night, June 26th, and continue through Monday morning, June 29th, with both overnight and daytime traffic impacts.

Closures:

Detour:
Drivers should travel west on Port Road to Bay Area Boulevard north, turn right on Choate Road, then continue to the northbound feeder to re-enter at the Shoreacres ramp.

Closure:

Detour:
Drivers should turn right at the intersection and use the adjacent U-turn at Fairmont Parkway or Shoreacres Boulevard.

Closure:

Detour:
Northbound traffic will be detoured at the Wharton Weems exit ramp and routed along the northbound feeder through the Fairmont Parkway and Spencer Highway intersections before re-entering at the northbound Spencer Highway entrance ramp.

TxDOT says officers will be stationed at major affected intersections to help with traffic control during the closures.
Drivers should expect delays, allow extra travel time and check for updates before heading out if they plan to use the SH 146 corridor this weekend.

Summer in the Greater Baytown area often means more time outside, higher temperatures and a noticeable jump in water use. Whether it’s watering the lawn, topping off a pool or just trying to keep up with everyday household needs, those extra gallons can add up quickly. City of Baytown officials are encouraging residents to take a few simple steps this summer to conserve water, reduce waste and help keep utility costs in check.

One of the biggest places to start is by checking for leaks. A dripping faucet, a running toilet or a hidden open line can waste far more water than many people realize. Residents can test toilets for silent leaks with a few drops of food coloring in the tank, inspect faucets and pipes for drips, and even use their water meter to check for hidden leaks by turning everything off and seeing if the meter continues to move.

Other easy ways to save water include taking shorter showers, turning off the faucet while brushing teeth, washing only full loads of dishes or laundry, and installing low-flow shower heads or toilets when possible.

Outdoors, residents can help by watering lawns only when needed, mowing a little higher to help grass hold moisture, and choosing drought-tolerant plants for landscaping.

Small changes may not seem like much on their own, but over time they can save thousands of gallons and make a real difference during the summer months.

Lee College’s Summer Bash is TODAY, Thursday, June 25th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Parking Lot 10 next to the Student Center, with activities focused on substance use prevention, resilience and positive mental health.

One featured attraction will be Baytown PD’s SIDNE impairment simulation go-karts, which give participants a hands-on look at how alcohol, drugs or even texting can affect driving ability.

The event will also include free snow cones while supplies last, the UTMB impaired driver simulator and information from community partners.

La Porte ISD will host Summer Bulldog Fest tomorrow Friday, June 26th, with gates opening at 7:30 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium.

The free community event will include obstacle courses, bounce houses, food and drinks, teen activities on the field, and a movie on the big screen.

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13224 Bay Place, Beach City
Thu- Sat. June 25-27th
Thur. & Fri. from 8am to 5pm
Sat. from 8am to 2pm
Furniture, books, decor, clothes, kitchen items, tools, +++

104 Flowers St., Dayton
Thur. June 25 from 6pm to 8:30pm
Fri. June 26 9am to 5:30pm
Sat. June 27 from 9am to 4pm
Lots of vintage and unusual items, kitchen items, pinball machines, appliances +++

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Answer: A. Six
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