Texas House mulls school finance overhaul with billions
The Texas House debates a bipartisan school finance bill aimed at injecting 9 billion into public schools to cut property taxes. Rep. Dan Huberty touts 6.3 billion for schools and 2.7 billion for tax relief, targeting English learners, pre kindergarten for low income students, and a $5,000 teacher pay hike in negotiations with the Senate.
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River Coalition Meeting Rescheduled After Fire at Crosby Plant
The San Jacinto River Coalition cancels its Tuesday night meeting after the EMCO chemical plant explosion near Crosby. Jacquelyn Young of Texas Health and Environment Alliance says the event prompted caution as a deadly fire and chemical plume prompts updates on the Waste Pits and the Intercontinental Terminals disaster. The rescheduled meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday April 16 at the Highlands Community Center.
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Local tax exemptions vary across districts for seniors and disabled
Goose Creek offers a 10 percent local homestead exemption at 15,000 dollars for residents 65 and older and the disabled. Barbers Hill ISD provides 20 percent with 185,000 for seniors and 150,000 for disabled. Anahuac ISD also 20 percent with 35,000 for both groups. Crosby ISD limits to 15,000 for seniors.
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Bay Area Relay For Life Returns To Houston Raceway Park
The Bay Area Relay For Life kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday at Houston Raceway Park powered by Pennzoil. With nearly 70 teams and about 700 participants, the event aims to raise 450000 dollars, supporting American Cancer Society research and patient services nationwide.
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Hurricane season expectations and safe planning urged
The piece defines hurricanes as tropical cyclones with winds of 74 mph or higher and explains the Saffir-Simpson scale. It notes AccuWeather’s mixed forecasts in recent seasons, cites past accuracy and misjudgments, and quotes Jonathan Porter urging coastal and inland residents to have a hurricane plan including flood risks.
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Nearby Houston plant air safe says officials
KMCO officials and fire investigators note ongoing cleanup and emergency operations hinder entry to the plant. Air monitoring shows no health risks to the surrounding area. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says odorous compounds may account for any detectable odor but pose no health threat.
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Hearing Continues On ITC Deer Park Incident
Community hearing aims to secure accountability after an incident at the ITC Deer Park facility. Deer Park resident Cain emphasizes public safety as a top priority while coordinating with state agencies and industry experts. Witnesses confirmed include Toby Baker, David Gray, Francisco Sanchez, and Deer Park Mayor Jerry Mouton. The session is in Room E1.30 with online viewing via capitol texas gov Video Broadcasts. The meeting starts at 10 30 a m or after House adjournment.
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