Freshmen face high school realities at orientations
At Sterling High, over 1,400 incoming freshmen prepare for Lee and Sterling campus life during orientation. Upperclassmen advise on classes, finals, dress and safety while fears of humiliation and senior pranks loom. Barbers Hill and Crosby also anticipate ninth grade transitions.
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Baytown
Sterling High School
Amber Davis
Amber
Lee and Sterling High
Anahuac
Barbers Hill
Crosby
Kay Herridge
Sterling
James Haris
Lee High School
Horace Mann Junior School
Lee
Izola Baptist
New Barbers Hill students receive 625 loan laptops
Barbers Hill Middle School seventh and eighth graders each receive a laptop funded by an $850,000 2002 bond. The machines include DVD players and CD burners with word processors, designed for home and school use. Tech director James Banks notes software changes are restricted and cautions about implementation.
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Mont Belvieu
Jade Hudman
Jade
Lacy Stout
Barbers Hill Middle School
James Banks
Barbers Hill
Banks
Abandoned Barges Threaten San Jacinto River Area
In the San Jacinto River a graveyard of abandoned barges lies along the banks, half submerged and rusting, posing flood and navigation risks to Baytown. Residents fear a repeat of 1994 when rising water sent a barge into the I 10 bridge, closing westbound lanes for a year, while officials press for stronger Coast Guard patrols and disposal action.
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Baytown Sun
Kristopher
San Jacinto River
Houston Ship Channel
Highlands
Baytown
Sheryl Roppolo
Channelview
Shaun Hodge
Nick Lampson
Lampson
Coast Guard
Charter Review survey invites Baytown opinions on city charter changes
The Charter Review Committee releases an online survey on the city site Baytown.org to gather public views on charter amendments. Topics include council vacancy rules, term lengths, signatures for ballot items, council compensation, executive sessions, at large seats, and the potential need for a city web site and elected municipal judges. A public forum follows the survey, with the first session set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Saint Mark's United Methodist Church.
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Fire Department
Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church
North Main Street
Basketball fundraiser backs families facing back to school costs
A basketball fund-raiser aids local families with school costs for their children. The Lifestyle section notes teachers provide tips to parents on getting ready for the new school year today, with coverage on page 5A and page 1B.
Tax free weekend shoppers browse San Jacinto Mall
Window shoppers browse Saturday outside a shoe store at San Jacinto Mall as a nearby sign proclaims the sales tax exemption for the weekend. Shoo supplies and clothing are free of sales tax this weekend, page 6A.
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Windowshoppers
San Jacinto Mall
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