Tax holiday drags for BAYTOWN retailers amid tepid sales
Baytown area retailers report strong inventory but weak demand during the fifth annual Sales Tax Holiday. State estimates show Texans saved 43.8 million in taxes, yet Amjad Khan of N.Y. Divas and Norma Flores of The Shoe Factory describe typical weekend traffic with limited purchases.
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Amjad Khan
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National Night Out Kicks Off 20th Anniversary in Baytown
Baytown celebrates National Night Out with over 30 registered block parties across the city. Baytown Police Department units including SWAT, mounted patrol, and K-9s join volunteers as officers attend events to boost crime deterrence and community relations.
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John Butler
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City eyes budget cuts and new storm water fee
Baytown officials opened a trio of budget workshops proposing a revised budget with higher water and sewer rates and a new one dollar per month Storm Water Utility fee. The plan aims to fund a rate study and may trigger library hour reductions as staff discuss efficiencies.
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Gary Jackson
Jackson
Crosby school board approves $30 million budget
Crosby district with little debate approves its 2003-2004 budget of 30 million dollars. The plan shows a 300000 deficit a 500 dollar pay raise for employees and a potential tax increase up to 26 cents per hundred dollars of assessed value. District officials caution the tax rate is yet to be set and a worst case scenario is projected.
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Crosby School Board
Former AEL standout Herndon to miss Texans season
Baytown Lee product and Houston Texans offensive tackle Jimmy Herndon will miss the 2003 season with an ACL injury suffered Saturday in San Antonio during a scrimmage against the Dallas Cowboys. He was placed on injured reserve Monday.
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Texans Lineman Herndon Recovers From Torn ACL
Texans tackle Herndon reveals a torn left ACL suffered with Chicago nearly four years earlier and says he remains optimistic about rehabbing and trying for the Texans in 2004. He notes injuries and line issues as the team rebuilds its offense, vows to stay positive and work hard.
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