Showers this evening then scattered thunderstorms developing overnight In the Lee College Regent Election the following results are reported by Lee College Position 4 Incumbent Pam Warford ran with no opposition and received 1,430 votes overall Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Would you like to receive our daily headlines? Signup today Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert Get the latest local and national sports headlines delivered to your inbox every morning Would you like to receive our Police Reports? 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Parker Corley Peel Brittany Taylor Michael Horton BAYTOWN, Texas – A heartbreaking incident in Baytown has an even more tragic development after a baby died from injuries suffered from a dog attack It happened Tuesday at the Inverness Gardens apartments off East James Street just before 4 p.m Baytown police report that the baby was rushed to the hospital but died from her injuries PREVIOUS: ‘Blood was everywhere:’ Baby attacked by dog in Baytown Baytown police confirmed with KPRC 2’s T.J Parker Wednesday morning that the dogs belonged to the baby’s parents those dogs have been seized by animal control officials with the City of Baytown confirmed that the dog involved in the attack will be euthanized The family has verbally agreed to sign a surrender order allowing the city to take this measure A 6-month-old baby died after being mauled by a dog in Baytown. @KPRC2 just learned that the parents of the child agreed to surrender the dog, which will be euthanized. Another dog was in the home, but wasn't involved in the attack. Its fate remains unknown. pic.twitter.com/w9YYJPorP5 KPRC 2 also learned that the second dog’s future will be left up to the family because it inside a kennel and not involved in the attack KPRC 2 captured footage of the second dog being seized by animal control Tuesday KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel was on the scene Tuesday where she spoke with neighbors who assisted after the deadly attack Neighbors said the baby girl just celebrated her sixth-month birthday with a party at the apartments said she called 911 after the baby’s mother knocked on her door seeking help Neighbors described the dogs’ behavior as aggressive They noted that they first saw the dogs at the apartments on Sunday It’s unclear how the dog attack happened but Baytown PD is continuing their investigation More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue Parker joined KPRC 2 in June 2023 and is happy to be back in Houston There he covered all things up and down the south Florida coast TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group A 6-month-old baby died after being mauled by a dog in Baytown. @KPRC2 just learned that the parents of the child agreed to surrender the dog, which will be euthanized. Another dog was in the home, but wasn't involved in the attack. Its fate remains unknown. pic.twitter.com/w9YYJPorP5 Challenger Heron Thomas upset six-term Lee College regent Susan Moore-Fontenot to gain one of three regents’ seats on the May 3 ballot Thomas picked up 957 of the 1,881 votes cast (50.9%) while Moore-Fontenot received 924 votes (49.1%) in the Position 5 race Dave Rogers is managing editor of The Baytown Sun Nederland vs Friendswood - 5pm - 5/2/2025 - Baseball - Bi District - Playoffs - Game Two - Live from Baytown Lee High School Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Christian Terry BAYTOWN Texas – Raven Butene in Baytown says flames flaring and smoke may be noticeable after what they say is a “process upset” incident at the plant LLC said the incident was a ground flaring event due to a power failure LLC (The Company) has announced that a brief ground flaring event involving its Raven Butane-1 facility in Baytown TX occurred at approximately 6:45 PM Central Time today ground flaring at the facility occurred resulting in visible black smoke from the facility It is important to remember that this flaring is a controlled safety driven event and done according to regulatory requirements and best practices damage to the facility or the release of any dangerous substance from the facility The situation is under control and our team is fully engaged in correcting the issue There is no damage or impact to local water or soil to report The company’s absolute priority is to always protect the safety of our team and our Baytown operations have a long record of safe operations." Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Our emergency response teams are fully staffed by dedicated employee volunteers who work closely with the city to coordinate mutual aid and off-site assistance Their mission is to help safeguard our employees To ensure the highest level of preparedness our response teams routinely test emergency notification equipment and conduct joint emergency drills with local officials strengthening coordination and response efforts We are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards and continuously improving our emergency response capabilities Our goal is to prevent incidents before they happen and protect the well-being of our workforce and community rigorous training to ensure world-class response capabilities reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from hydrocarbon flaring at the Baytown Chemical Plant between 2016 and 2020 reduction in emissions incidents requiring regulatory agency reporting at the Baytown Refinery between 2015 and 2020 emergency-management officials or other authorities may advise residents to shelter-in-place This means to stay inside homes or other safe structures and secure the building until notified that the situation is safe Shelter-in-place warnings are often precautionary tightly close all doors and windows; turn off air conditioners Parents should avoid going to pick up children unless school officials direct you to do so it may be determined that the safest course of action is to stay inside the building While some employees may make a personal decision to leave this decision should be made with the best available information Shelter in place educational video for students: We constantly monitor weather conditions and prepare our infrastructure and people for the possibility of high winds and storm surge We have a comprehensive plan for severe weather emergencies Residents can stay informed and prepared by signing up for the City of Baytown’s Baytown Alert service we started up one of the largest advanced recycling facilities in North America right here in Baytown The facility uses proprietary technology to break down hard-to-recycle plastics and transform them into raw materials for new products Watch the video below to learn more about the pressure-assisted multipoint ground flare and its benefits to the environment Latest news and information about the Americas region Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Jyesha Johnson BAYTOWN – A woman was spotted climbing a cell phone tower in Baytown early Wednesday Officers were called out to the 600 block of East Murrill Avenue just after sunrise where they found a 38-year-old woman already on the tower she made her way down safely without incident Police detained the woman and took her to a local medical facility for evaluation It’s still unclear why the woman climbed the tower but officials are continuing to look into the incident a Mississippi Delta girl who swapped small-town newsrooms for big-city screens at Houston’s KPRC 2 is all about telling stories—whether it’s on the web you’ll find her outside soaking up nature or hunting down the best food spots Any list of “hard-to-decarbonize” sectors typically includes the chemical industry. That’s because producing olefins – the building blocks for plastics and other modern materials – requires a large amount of heat temperatures inside the furnaces that “crack” hydrocarbon molecules into olefins exceed 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit But what if these furnaces could run on hydrogen a fuel that produces no CO2 emissions when combusted And that’s exactly what ExxonMobil is doing right now at our olefins plant in Baytown, Texas where we’ve designed and installed pyrolysis burners that can operate on up to 100% hydrogen fuel A total of 44 burners were installed in one of the plant’s steam cracking furnaces Commercial testing of these next-generation burners began in December which is the maximum hydrogen concentration currently available for commercial demonstration at the site and we were able to produce ethylene and other olefins identical to those produced via traditional methods We’re proud to be the first company in the world to successfully demonstrate this technology at industrial scale “We’re leading the way on hydrogen because with global demand for plastics continuing to grow finding ways to reduce emissions from olefins production is crucial,“ said Dan Holton senior vice president of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions We plan to install these 100% hydrogen-capable burners in additional steam cracking furnaces at our Baytown Olefins Plant over the next few years We’re getting “hydrogen-ready” because we’re planning to build a plant at Baytown that would produce up to 1 billion cubic feet per day of hydrogen And not just any hydrogen: Ours will have very low carbon intensity because we will capture and store more than 98% of the CO2 emissions associated with its production Switching to hydrogen can significantly reduce CO2 emissions at the furnace in which we installed the new burners we demonstrated a 90%* reduction in direct CO2 emissions from the furnace during our tests We hope our successful commercial test can encourage other manufacturers to make a similar switch By using hydrogen to reduce emissions from olefins production we can help reduce the carbon footprint of many essential products – everything from food packaging to car parts to medical equipment pyrolysis burners are largely fueled by hydrocarbons The successful demonstration of these burners was the culmination of more than four years of work by our scientists engineers and other specialists. We are proud to be leading the way on hydrogen. As a landmark report by the National Petroleum Council said hydrogen can reduce emissions at a lower cost to society than other options – while also supporting economic growth creating jobs and strengthening energy security Three of the steam cracking furnaces at our Baytown Olefins Plant A peek inside the furnace where our new hydrogen burners are creating the heat required to make olefins – more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit Learn more about how we are delivering emission solutions for key industries Learn more about our Baytown operations *ExxonMobil calculation based on fuel composition during testing relative to the baseline average fuel composition of the furnace. Stay up to date with the latest news and information Subscribe to our newsletter Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Michael Horton Bryce Newberry The parents of the teen who allegedly admitted to killing 14-year-old Anaya Zachary in Baytown have been charged with providing access to the weapon used in the shooting have both been charged with making a firearm accessible to a child MORE ON THIS STORY: ‘He shot my baby four times:’ 13-year-old boy shoots classmate at Baytown playground Authorities are arguing that the parents did not secure the gun in a way that prevented their 14-year-old son from accessing it and using it in the tragic attack It’s not a day go by that I don’t cry,” Zachary’s godmother who attended Baytown Junior High School and has not been identified because he’s a juvenile was riding home on the school bus when he got into an argument with Zachary he entered his parents’ bedroom and retrieved a black Taurus .38 special revolver that he knew his parents kept in a travel bag on the floor near their bed He told authorities that he became aware of the gun’s location roughly three weeks before the murder while he was searching their room for hair trimmers ALSO READ: Teenage boy accused of shooting, killing 14-year-old classmate in Baytown charged with murder he allegedly went to an apartment complex in Baytown and shot Zachary in the chest and abdomen before returning home and placing the weapon back in the bedside bag put on a black mask and came back and called my baby’s name and he shot my baby four times,” Standford said after the shooting in March officials obtained a search warrant of the Coneys’ home where the revolver was quickly discovered in the bag and the single zipper made it readily accessible to the teen The teen admitted to shooting Zachary to authorities officials attempted to speak to both parents They also refused to talk to case workers with Child Protective Services CPS employees informed officers that the Coneys had retained an attorney “We’ve got to make sure that adults know they are responsible for securely storing their firearms so that children and teenagers or individuals in crisis at any age cannot easily access firearms and use them to harm themselves or others,” said Texas Gun Sense executive director Nicole Golden it is not the first time I’ve heard a story like this.” She urged gun owners to store them unloaded and locked away Standford hopes other families will take notice “Guns are not any kind of toy that a child should be playing with,” Standford said In a phone call with KPRC 2’s Bryce Newberry, she said she wants justice and believes the parents were just as much at fault as their son was “You left the gun where the baby could get his hands on it so somebody else has to get charged besides that baby,” Stanford said we have to pay for things that our children do that we do not like what they do Standford said she hasn’t heard anything from the boy’s family “If you would have been decent parents and had your gun locked away where he couldn’t have gotten his hands on it none of this would have taken place,” she said Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024 from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023 He loves the thrill of breaking news and digging deep on a story that gets people talking Texas – An operational issue at the ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant is resulting in safety flaring Officials say personnel at the plant are working to return operations to normal as soon as possible ExxonMobil says there is no cause for community alarm and apologizes for any inconvenience the flaring may cause to neighbors Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Deven Clarke Residents of the Providence at Baytown apartment complex are speaking out about the deteriorating living conditions they say they’ve endured for years From raw sewage and overflowing trash bins to pest infestations and a lack of hot water tenants say their concerns have been largely ignored KPRC 2’s Deven Clarke visited the complex to highlight these issues and share what legal experts suggest tenants can do to advocate for change Lots of issues,” a tenant named Amy Magby noted who has lived in the complex for two and a half years expressed frustration over ongoing maintenance problems I was without a stove for two weeks at one point,” she said The presence of pests is a significant concern for many tenants pointing out the extent of the infestation “I will come into the hallway from my bedroom coming all the way out from underneath the toilet,” she explained always a leak.” She also mentioned the presence of mold Residents are also frustrated by overflowing trash bins “We really don’t know the last time the trash was picked up The last I heard was that the bill wasn’t paid,” Magby said highlighting the lack of communication from management The conditions extend beyond just trash and plumbing “This apartment’s been vacant for over a year and we’ve all just been living in these conditions for years,” said John Rodriguez He pointed out that the trash attracts pests The amenities advertised by the complex have also fallen short “This is one of our sparkling pools that they advertise It’s been this way since I moved here,” Magby said pointing to stagnating green water that has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes Residents have attempted to reach out to the leasing office for help but most of the time it doesn’t get done,” Magby said expressing frustration over the lack of responsiveness Magby said the mayor of Baytown has agreed to meet with some residents to discuss potential solutions Legal experts from Lone Star Legal Aid suggest that tenants can take action by contacting the city’s Building Code Enforcement Division to file a complaint If residents wish to pursue legal action against their landlord they should ensure their rent is up to date and send a certified letter requesting repairs to enforce their rights in court residents hope for improvements that will enhance their living conditions at the Providence at Baytown This is a developing story which will be updated when new information becomes available A shopper exits the recently opened Sam’s Club store in Grapevine where the company’s “new concept” store has replaced checkout registers with digital shopping that allows shoppers to scan items as they take them off shelves and place them in their carts the first sign of new life with the San Jacinto Marketplace has arrived located where the old San Jacinto Mall once stood will be a part of the Marketplace development which is a partnership between the city and Fidelis Realty Partners Be Well™ Baytown is setting a new standard for community health in Baytown Launched in 2016 by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and ExxonMobil Be Well Baytown mobilizes community partners who teach and promote healthy practices and lifestyle choices to residents supported by a $10 million ExxonMobil grant aims to reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases across five key areas: healthy eating Nearly 8 million pounds of healthy food distributed to residents Collaboration is critical to the success of this program "Be Well Baytown has improved health and well-being for residents in our community,” says ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery Manager Glenn Hayes We’re excited about the benefits in Baytown and hope this program inspires expansion to more communities." For more information visit: MDAnderson.org/BeWellCommunities Texas – The 13-year-old boy accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old classmate after an argument on a school bus has been charged with murder Baytown Police released more information about the shooting which led to the death of 14-year-old Anaya Zachary at the Village Lane apartment complex in Baytown Police say they were called to the complex for a reported shooting and found the girl near the complex playground with gunshot wounds Life-saving measures were taken by police until medics arrived Zachary was taken to a hospital where she later died She and the baby were taken to a hospital for evaluation Zachary and the 13-year-old boy were both students at Goose Creek CISD Police say the two had been in an argument earlier on a school bus the boy saw Zachary at the apartment complex playground and started shooting and came back and called my baby’s name and he shot my baby four times,” Zachary’s godmother Baytown Police say the investigation remains ongoing and the 13-year-old remains in custody at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center “This tragic incident has deeply affected our community,” said Baytown Police Chief John Stringer our thoughts are with the victim’s family and all those impacted by this senseless act of violence This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of peaceful conflict resolution and the severe consequences that violence can have.” Baytown Police say they will be increasing their presence in the area “While the investigation has led to the arrest of the suspect and no further suspects are believed to be involved we ask our community to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity Your safety is our top priority,” police said Our republic has managed to survive Trump’s first 100 days and I am exhausted Stock markets are down; his approval rating is so low he has an emotional meltdown; mercurial Musk has skunked out of DC after creating chaos firing thousands of government workers; Hegseth puts our military in jeopardy by his inability or unwillingness to follow protocol; and the President is more worried about the chemicals in paper straws but totally disregards those same chemicals in drinking water gossipy back-biting misogyny have flip-flopped more often than sewing circles change thread This hen party has not brought down the cost of eggs I purchased my first dozen since January and almost fainted Remember when men said women were too emotional physically delicate or not smart enough to govern themselves not very bright males with a supporting cast of billionaires who inherited their fortunes and have trouble with numbers Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsPublished: January 4 Police are searching for 17-year-old Leondre Lynn for questioning about the incident OTHER NEWS: Deadly crash shuts down Bush Road in Baytown The deadly shooting occurred in an apartment complex in the 3400 block of Shady Hill Drive in Baytown they found a 25-year-old man from Baytown suffering from a gunshot wound had been living in Baytown for the past few months Authorities are trying to piece together the events surrounding the shooting and are urging anyone with information about the incident or Lynn’s whereabouts to come forward CRIME: A man is custody following a 6-hour long SWAT standoff Anyone with information can contact Baytown Crime Stoppers anonymously at (281) 427-TIPS (8477) Tips can also be submitted online at P3 Tips or through the P3 Tips app which is available for download on the Apple Store or Google Play The City of Baytown provided this conceptual map for Project Vector an economic development project to be built around a 3,000 to 5,000-seat events center named the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center The property at 1004 Market Street previously occupied by the Central Church of Christ was recently purchased by the City of Baytown to make room for the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center The City of Baytown’s long anticipated and much ballyhooed youth sports and entertainment venue is expected to be on city land at the intersection of Decker Drive and Market Street across the street from Bicentennial Park and Lee College according to a conceptual map shared by the city Marley and Hendrix Myers take advantage of some of Baytown's record 5.5 inches of snow Tuesday Jan 2025 for some sledding in the Lakewood addition To say it was a Snow Day was an understatement for Baytown Baytown set a record for its greatest snowfall and received the most snowfall of any city in Harris County with about 5.5 inches of snow Mont Belvieu received about 4 inches of snow a leading provider of advanced fiber internet solutions celebrated a major milestone of lighting its first connected homes in Baytown The momentous occasion was marked with a Jan 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Baytown Chamber of Commerce represents an investment of over $15 million and is a landmark achievement in offering high-speed reliable internet service tailored to the unique needs of the Texas Gulf Coast "Today, Baytown takes a bold step into the future," said Mayor Charles Johnson "Lyte Fiber's investment in our community ensures our residents and businesses have the tools to compete We couldn't be prouder to see this milestone achieved right here in Baytown." "This is more than a ribbon-cutting – it's a connection to opportunity," said Kendrick Griffith, Baytown City Council member for District 3 "Families in Baytown deserve access to reliable It's a game-changer for our neighborhoods and our city's future." Lyte CEO Carter Old distinguished its Baytown fiber network by having nearly 100 percent of its infrastructure buried underground with full backup power generation at each active cabinet establishing it as one of Texas's most weather-resistant networks Lyte will complete the first phase of its Baytown buildout to approximately 15,000 homes and businesses in the community and further expansion plans have already been put into motion "Lighting our first customers in Baytown isn't just about faster internet – it's about fueling dreams and connecting people to what matters most," Old said "We're thrilled to be part of Baytown's journey and are committed to serving this community for years to come." president and CEO of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce "Lyte Fiber's investment in Baytown is an investment in our future and improve the quality of life for our residents." As part of its overall commitment to communities Lyte has also pledged a 1 percent annual giveback to local Baytown charities and causes For more information or to sign up for service, visit www.lytefiber.com or call 888-GET-LYTE (888-438-5983) $57.8 million to expand high-speed broadband internet access in Marion and Navarro Counties LLC ("Lyte") is proud to announce plans to launch a next-generation multi-gigabit regional fiber network anchored by an initial buildout .. Telecommunications Industry Carriers and Services Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: who served as District 3 city councilman from 2017 until 2023 has come back to win the top seat in Baytown and will become its next mayor as well as its first-ever Black mayor The total combined number of votes from both Harris and Chambers Counties The combined total shows Capetillo with 1,024 votes 00:07 Residents in Baytown were met by heavy rain and winds Wednesday afternoon Minor flooding can be observed in the area as people gear up for another round of potentially severe weather 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Lyte Fiber LLC ("Lyte") is thrilled to announce that it is building out a generational multi-gigabit fiber network for residents and businesses in Baytown reliable internet service tailored to the unique needs of the Gulf Coast community Lyte distinguishes its Baytown fiber network by having nearly 100% of its infrastructure buried underground and the first customers will come online before the end of this year Lyte will initially serve 15,000 homes and businesses in the community over the coming months "Providing lightning-fast speeds isn't our only game; we're all about resilience and reliability," CEO Carter Old noted and our best-in-class network is built to outlast hurricanes and blackouts keeping folks connected even when everything else goes dark." Lyte's dedication goes beyond merely providing internet service the company pledges a 1 percent giveback to local charities and organizations in Baytown each year "We're set on becoming Baytown's most trusted internet provider by being deeply embedded in the community with partnerships and initiatives that showcase our shared Transparency and customer satisfaction are at the forefront of Lyte Fiber's service model "We understand the frustration with hidden charges and long-term contracts because we share the same sentiments as most Texans," Old remarked "This is why we focus on clear pricing and contract-free options – offering straightforward our customer service remains local to Houston connecting customers directly with experts who reflect our community's values." Lyte's expansion into Baytown is part of a broader initiative to bring top-tier internet to Texas communities With significant backing from SDC Capital's $2.1 billion Digital Infrastructure Opportunity Fund IV and an executive team with over 150 years of telecom experience Lyte is poised to deliver enduring broadband solutions designed to last Residents and businesses interested in experiencing the future of the internet can visit www.lytefiber.com or call 888-GET-LYTE (888-438-5983) for more information or to sign up for service Computer & Electronics Networks Networks ExxonMobil Baytown contributes over $1 million to local non-profit organizations supporting causes that uplift and strengthen our community But our impact goes far beyond financial contributions—our employees and their families dedicate thousands of volunteer hours to over 200 local organizations from schools and nature centers to nursing homes and food banks We’re honored to play a leadership role in initiatives like Relay for Life and United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County ExxonMobil is a key driver of the local economy contributing over $7 billion to the region annually and supporting nearly 15,000 direct and indirect jobs We also provide more than $100 million each year in property and special district taxes—helping to build a strong we don’t just work here—we live here That’s why we remain deeply committed to investing in the people and organizations that make this community thrive The Texas legislature finally passed school vouchers and the governor signed it into law I wrote that we are witnessing a split into two separate systems a progressive public system and a traditional private system Vouchers have been debated in Texas for years but the recent cultural backlash pushed vouchers across the goal line Conservatives are correct when they say progressive ideology has harmed the public schools but it has little to do with our current culture wars Progressives messed up public education years before anyone ever heard of gender fluidity Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Holly Galvan Posey Texas – Water service has been restored in Baytown after repairs to a water line break along Bayway Drive A boil water notice was in effect for certain areas the City of Baytown announced the boil water notice has been rescinded Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024 leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers Deven Clarke A memorial is growing at the playground where 14-year-old Anaya Zachary was fatally shot while playing are struggling to accept the heartbreaking loss PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Teenage boy allegedly shoots, kills girl at Baytown apartment complex playground following school bus altercation but I want you to know that I forgive you as of tonight and I put you into the hands of the Lord,” Stanford said speaking directly to the 13-year-old boy accused of shooting Anaya who had been taking care of Anaya for the past year Anaya’s life was tragically cut short at the Village Lane apartment complex in Baytown she was gunned down at a playground by a fellow classmate from Baytown Junior Middle School Stanford said she learned from her daughter that Anaya had never bullied the boy “I asked Perez did Naya bully the little boy on the bus but they never did get along,” Stanford shared What seemed like a small disagreement took a turn for the worse “Her and the little boy got into it on the bus Stanford says the boy returned later with a vengeance and came back and called my baby’s name and he shot my baby four times,” she said said that had she known about the altercation she would have gone to the boy’s parents with Anaya to resolve the issue before it escalated I would’ve went to the little boy’s parents with Anaya to see if we can get this resolved because stuff like this occurs all the time but this does not make any sense at all,” she said Stanford also expressed deep frustration with the boy’s parents “You should have put your weapon up so your 13-year-old son wouldn’t have gotten this gun and shot my child The 13-year-old suspect has been taken into custody by Baytown police and authorities will provide more details as they become available The tragic loss of Anaya has left her family devastated but they continue to lean on their faith as they navigate through this painful time Charles Johnson and Brandon Capetillo will face off in a Dec 14 runoff election for the job of Baytown Mayor Many woke up Wednesday morning after a few hours of sleep to the news that there will be a runoff election ahead for the Baytown mayoral race and that Donald Trump will again be the President of the United States incumbent Baytown Mayor Brandon Capetillo and challenger former Councilman Charles Johnson will face each other again in a runoff election Texas – A Goose Creek CISD student has died after officials in Baytown say another teenage student shot her at an apartment complex after an earlier altercation on a school bus Baytown Police say they were called around 4 p.m to an apartment complex in the 4600 block of Village Lane after reports of a shooting police say two Goose Creek CISD students had been involved in an altercation on a school bus earlier in the day the female student was at the playground of the apartment complex when the teenage boy approached her and started shooting The teenage suspect was taken into custody Detectives are gathering evidence at the scene and the investigation is ongoing BAYTOWN, Texas – A school bus driver in Baytown is being investigated after a student says she pushed and kicked him off the bus onto the ground The student’s mother says he was injured in the process and what the bus driver did afterwards made matters even worse The boy’s mom says she was so concerned after the incident at Victoria Walker Middle School that she rushed her son to the hospital to get x-rays nothing was broken but she says she’s still upset and shocked especially because this was all over a basketball “It made me feel mad and sad,” said 10-year-old Darrin Smith The bandage around his wrist is not part of a Halloween costume but he says it is the result of a scary altercation The 5th grader says his bus driver caused him to sprain his wrist Wednesday morning while dropping him off at school And then she had closed it and my backpack got stuck in the window And then she opened it and I got into the bus and asked for my ball and then she turned me around and pushed me off,” he said Sherraine Jones says the situation got even more dangerous afterwards and she sped off as he was knocking on the door Jones says video of the incident she saw at the school backs up her son’s story “What really upset me is that when I did talk to him about it he was more afraid of being in trouble not knowing that he had been assaulted,” she said She says she filed a police report with Goose Creek CISD police and now Child Protective Services is involved In a statement, Goose Creek CISD said the employee involved will not operate a bus until the investigation is concluded Jones doesn’t think she should ever work around kids again “My concern is ok the school district is fine but there’s different states there’s different areas in this world she can go and do the same thing to another child,” Jones said Goose Creek CISD says this is a confidential student matter and an ongoing investigation and the district will not be releasing the video to media Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved