Electrician Jose Luis Castillo Remains Found Dead
Jose Luis Castillo 38 was a licensed journeyman electrician and supervisor at the Lyondell-CITGO plant in Pasadena. He left a wife and two children and was found dead prompting Baytown Crime Stoppers to seek tips at 281-427-TIPS 8477 with cash rewards for felony arrests.
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Barbers Hill Narrowing to Poole as Superintendent Pick
After reviewing 50 applications the Barbers Hill school board interviewed six candidates and brought back two for a second round. Only Poole remained after Thursday's meeting, seen as a strong leader with a proven track record. He currently serves as executive principal at Caney Creek and has 20 years in Conroe ISD, including 12 as an administrator. Poole holds a PhD from Texas A&M and has two teenage children in district. Final hire awaits a 21 day waiting period, with a target official vote around May 5 and a June start.
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Baytown council weighs formal reimbursement policy
Capetillo called for a local reimbursement policy for travel, cell use, and office supplies, noting no desire for council pay. City Attorney Ramirez said state law and the city charter ban any compensation beyond actual expenses, making a flat rate impossible. Councilman Murray supported a standardized process and clear documentation. Mayor Mundinger emphasized a line-item system to prevent abuse as discussion resumes.
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Ignacio Ramirez
Baytown
Don Murray
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Baytown Offices Closed for Good Friday Observance
Baytown city offices will be closed today in observance of Good Friday. Police, Fire and EMS will be on duty for emergencies. City offices reopen Monday. residential garbage collection as usual. Recycling center at 1601 West Main will be closed Saturday.
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Skilling lashes out at government in Enron trial
Former Enron chief Jeffrey Skilling tells jurors the government ignored facts and misrepresented events. He denounces the indictment as a misrepresentation while defending his role in Enron’s collapse. He notes his wealth remains frozen during the trial with assets totaling about $53.6 million.
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Rumsfeld Faces Growing Pressure From Retired Generals
Washington reports mounting calls for Donald Rumsfeld to resign as criticism from former combat leaders intensifies. White House defense of his role remains firm while generals urge a fresh Pentagon start amid U.S. war strain.
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Bush Reid trade barbed words over immigration gridlock
President Bush accuses Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of thwarting immigration reform while Reid retorts that Bush lacks credibility on immigration and national security. The clash highlights Senate gridlock over a bipartisan bill that would bolster border security create a guest worker program and offer eventual citizenship to many of the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants.
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