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A man wanted by the Chambers County Sheriff's Office died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency while Baytown police officers were attempting to take him into custody during a traffic stop on Crosby-Cedar Bayou Road.

According to the Baytown Police Department, officers stopped a vehicle in the 4300 block of Crosby-Cedar Bayou Road while attempting to arrest a suspect wanted on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant. Police said the suspect and another occupant refused officers' commands, prompting officers to deploy pepper-ball munitions and a K-9. One person was taken into custody, while the wanted suspect crawled into the trunk of the vehicle.

Officers later gained access to the trunk and found the suspect unconscious and in medical distress. Officers and Baytown Fire Department personnel immediately began providing medical aid before the man was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Baytown police emphasized that no firearms were discharged during the incident, addressing inaccurate reports circulating on social media. The circumstances surrounding the man's death remain under investigation, and officials say additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Here's another encouraging sign that Baytown's San Jacinto Marketplace continues moving forward.

Furniture retailer Havertys recently reaffirmed its plans to open a Baytown store during the company's quarterly earnings call. While Havertys has been part of the Marketplace lineup since the development was first announced, the company's latest update confirms Baytown remains in its expansion plans as construction continues.

If you've never heard of Havertys, you're not alone. While the name may be unfamiliar to many Baytown shoppers, the company has been furnishing homes for more than 140 years. Founded in 1885, Havertys now operates approximately 130 showrooms across 17 states, including 23 stores in Texas. Its Houston-area presence includes locations in The Woodlands, Webster [Baybrook area], and New Caney.

Havertys specializes in mid- to upper-mid-range home furnishings, offering furniture for every room of the house, along with mattresses, rugs, home décor, and complimentary in-home design services. Its arrival will add another well-established retailer to Baytown's growing shopping options.

The Baytown store remains part of the growing lineup announced for San Jacinto Marketplace, joining Sam's Club, Dick's Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, HomeGoods, Burlington, Five Below, EOS Fitness, Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33, and several other retailers and restaurants.

While an opening date has not yet been announced, Havertys' continued mention in the company's future plans is another positive reminder that the long-awaited San Jacinto Marketplace continues to take shape and bring new shopping opportunities to Baytown.

Young nature lovers will soon have another chance to explore the outdoors as Tyke Hike returns to the Baytown Nature Center this fall.

Held every Friday from September 4th through November 20th, the popular program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and features hands-on activities that introduce little explorers to the natural world. Throughout the season, children will discover fascinating creatures such as rolly pollies, frogs and toads, snakes, wiggly worms, spiders, and more while building observation skills through fun outdoor adventures.

The first Tyke Hike takes place Friday, September 4th, from 10 to 11 a.m., with an up-close look at rolly pollies. The cost is $3 per child, and registration for the first session closes at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 3.

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Answer: B. Michigan
Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes and has more freshwater shoreline than any other state.