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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2003
Page
3
Delegates from inside and outside Iraq agreed to hold a May conference to fashion a temporary post-Saddam government. U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said a new administration could be in place within weeks. The day marked Saddam Hussein's 66th birthday.
A 55-gallon drum found near Baiji northern Iraq tested positive for nerve and blister agents but new tests may show it held rocket fuel. Lt. Col. Valentin Novikov of the 4th Infantry Division announced further testing after initial readings prompted caution. The barrel was among 14 found in an open field near the Tigris River town, amid missiles and missile parts.
Trustees approved increasing the random drug tests for the 2002 2003 school year to as many as 750 annually. The program will focus more on seventh graders and new entrants applying for extracurricular activities, raising the random testing rate from 50 percent to 70 percent. Agenda items also paused on paying for meals during trips, with a plan to set guidelines or cut the practice, citing cost concerns for the district athletic department.
During weekends the jail can hold over 150 inmates demanding four jailers. A free staffing analysis from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards is requested as the budget for the jail is renewed. Chambers County must fix issues by May 7 or face disciplinary actions. The county previously addressed overcrowding and lighting problems after July inspections. Also approved were a wireless radio tower project with Lee College and a $122,000 contract to buy 65 golf carts for the Chambers County golf course.
Harris County Chief Appraiser extends deadline to Wednesday for business personal property renditions due Jan 1 inventories, plus exemptions for elderly or disabled homeowners. Renditions must be postmarked by April 30. penalties apply if late. Other due items include charitable and religious exemptions, abatements, and special valuations for public lands.
The Sun reports a lawsuit dispute over public records and financing of Eagle Pointe, with Daughtry stating SSMI is supported by city funds totaling 1.6 million for the recreation complex and 731,400 for payroll. The privately owned SSMI oversees operations while the city bears liability and costs. Projected losses for Eagle Pointe range from 614,500 to over 1 million this year, with total annual costs above 3 million.
George Garrett named Stuart an Unsung Hero for aiding a surviving pilot after a crash at North Main Street and Archer Road. Stuart helped at Memorial Hermann, offered information to the pilot's family, and defended his role as not a hero. Sterling staff recalled him as a positive, time worthy student. News noted two other youths were injured in the same incident and the crash is under Harris County Sheriff's investigation.
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