Wal Mart plans expansion of Baytown distribution center
The Wal Mart distribution complex in Baytown grows after a Texas School Land Board vote in Austin. The Public School Fund increases investment to 160 million dollars for land and buildings on Cedar Crossing Industrial Park, with the first 2 million square foot phase employing 300 people next year. The board cites a higher return, raising the lease rate from 7.1 to 7.22 percent over 30 years.
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Baytown
Chambers County
Austin
Public School Fund
Cedar Crossing
Wal-Mart
Texas Land Commissioner
Jerry Patterson
Land Board
Patterson
Wal- Mart
Night Out brings Baytown neighborhoods together
Residents in Baytown enjoy the 21st National Night Out across 50 subdivisions with cold drinks, hot dogs, games, and community safety officials. The event promotes crime and drug prevention through police and resident partnership, with millions participating nationwide last year.
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Eastpoint Subdivision
Baytown
Natalie Salazar
Hilary
Diego Salazar
National Association of Fown Watch
Judge delays Acuna trial in Houston murder case
The capital murder trial of 18 year old Robert Aaron Acuna was postponed after a juror reported his wife’s medical emergency. Acuna faces death if convicted of the Nov 12, 2003 killings of James Carroll and Joyce Carroll at their Country Club Estates home. The day’s testimony was rescheduled to 10 30 am.
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Houston
Robert Aaron Acuna
Acuna
James
Goose Creek school registration and GEAR UP orientation details
New residents seek child enrollment in Goose Creek schools and guidance on required documents. The page also outlines Lee College GEAR UP orientation for incoming freshmen at Lee High and Sterling High, with dates, locations, and enrollment steps.
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Goose Creek
Lee College
Lee
Sterling High
Goose Creek bonds and enrollment plan take shape
Goose Creek district facilities planning committee, about 60 members, began shaping a taxpayer funded bond proposal with a target vote as early as February. Enrollment projections show growth from about 19,000 students this year to over 25,000 by 2013, guiding facility needs. Toby York cited demographic forecasts and noted past growth was flat in previous bonds.
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Baytown
Goose Creek
Toby York
York
Few changes in city offer to firefighters
BAYTOWN The city’s contract proposal for firefighters mirrors the current contract and offers no pay raises despite the firefighters’ push for increases. The agreement was presented to the firefighters in a Tuesday meeting as the union brought in an outside state negotiator for the first time in the talks. The city has not hired outside counsel, and the proposal mainly clarifies language to reflect current practice. See FIREFIGHTERS on Page 9A.
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Baytown
Baytown budget talks push for second assistant city manager
Baytown city offices reviewed budgets at a Tuesday session as department heads proposed new spendings and cuts. The vacant second assistant city manager post may be filled next year, with debate on whether the city needs more hands on deck. Mayor Mundinger urged filling the position while City Manager Gary Jackson asked for a leaner structure. Councilman Don Murray supported having more staff to handle reports and inquiries. The finance department needs additional attention, according to Jackson. See COUNCIL on Page 9A.
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Gary Jackson
Jackson
Bob Leiper
Calvin Mundinger
Don Murray
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Samantha Murray
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