Pumphrey Elementary Closure Status Discussed by GCCISD Board
Goose Creek CISD trustees will hear a report on Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary and the West Town Complex as the board meets at 6 30 pm in the Administration Building Baytown officials cite pipeline risks near the planned library prompting the end of the school and complex. A public Q and A session posted on gccisd net follows the March 30 unanimous vote to close the sites.
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Crime Stoppers seeks Baytown fugitives for cash tips
Baytown Crime Stoppers urges readers to report tips on fugitives sought by police. The public is asked to call with information and could receive a cash reward. further details appear on page 6A.
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LENDING A HELPING HAND IN DRUM TOURNAMENT
Three Baytown residents aided a 13 year old Houstonian to secure second place at the 12th annual One Point Drum Tournament.
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Zoning Task Force Eyes Expanded Residential Categories
The ULDC Citizen Task Force will meet at City Hall at 5 30 p m Thursday to continue reviewing residential zoning categories. Staff proposals include Old Town Residential SR5 SR7 MF and Residential Manufactured Home with discussion on new development standards and a developer presentation. The group may also review a resident's zoning issues at Cedar Bayou Road and Alexander Drive and consider evaluating recently annexed subdivisions.
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Baytown considers first Juneteenth festival in city
Baytown city council voiced support for a week long Juneteenth Festival led by Angela Barton and local African American community members. Organizers seek venues free of charge and police assistance as Parks and Recreation and Police Department coordinate to make the event a reality running June 12 to 20 with daily activities.
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Texas House to debate $178 billion two year budget
After months of waiting the Texas House takes up the 178 billion two year budget with 11 billion in federal stimulus funds for 2010 2011. The plan raises debt payments by 25 percent and includes provisions on state car use for personal business. Bonds fund roads water projects and cancer programs with officials noting debt service must avoid interest only payments.
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