Fish Camp at Baytown Junior School for Sixth Graders
Principal Steve Koester and sixth grader Karsyn Jackson invite sixth grade families to BJS Fish Camp today from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch and dinner provided. Parent orientation 6 to 7 p.m. Activities include team building games scavenger hunt fashion show and mock pep rally at Baytown Junior School contact 281-420-4560 or jajannise gccisd.net.
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Texas schools prepare to argue in long funding case
In Austin hundreds of Texas school districts join a lawsuit contending the state fails its constitutional duty to provide general diffusion of knowledge. The trial, led by Judge John Dietz, could exceed a month with appeals likely. The Robin Hood plan uses property taxes to fund poorer districts, prompting state efforts for tax relief without underfunding schools.
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California near overhaul of HOA foreclosure rules
California lawmakers consider sweeping limits on nonjudicial foreclosures by homeowner associations amid rising cases where late dues trigger sales without court action. If passed, California would curb foreclosure profits and curb aggressive collection practices, affecting millions in the growing private-committee housing sector.
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Church Continues Move After Blaze Finds New Property
Baytown realtor Margie Wurm helps the church relocate after a destructive fire. She found a large vacant land parcel along Highway 146, priced lower than similar sites, described as an extraordinary fund. Wurm has been a member since 1981 and helped raise the beam on the new addition. Church leaders say divine support confirms their purpose.
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Bush aims to woo middle voters at second term convention
White House advisers say Bush will press a tough on terrorism message and present a second term agenda with new initiatives during the Aug 30 to Sept 2 convention. He hopes to recapture swing voters, using ads that emphasize freedom and family values while courting moderates like Giuliani Schwarzenegger and McCain.
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Red Adair Dies at 89 World-Famed Oil Well Firefighter
Red Adair, celebrated for capping Kuwaiti wells set ablaze by Iraq and portrayed by John Wayne as “The Hellfighters,” died at a Houston hospital at age 89. He founded Red Adair Co. Inc. in 1959 and battled over 2,000 fires worldwide, earning his nickname for fearless, injury-free leadership.
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Police fight over child drop leads to citations
A woman and her husband's ex-wife fought at a Pin Oak Drive home around 6 p.m. over where to drop off the ex-wife’s children. Both cited for fighting. injuries minimal though marks found. A separate Baytown case reports a common law husband choking his wife on Garth Road around 9 p.m. Police filed assault charges.
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Baytown Police Log Details 141 Calls From Weekend Period
Baytown police logged 141 calls from 6 am Saturday to 6 am Sunday including 11 alarms two assaults one auto theft seven burglaries two criminal mischief complaints 28 disturbances six thefts two major accidents and two minor accidents. Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips and callers remain anonymous. Call 281-427-TIPS. Police Beat compiled from Baytown Police Department reports.
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Tax-free weekend shoppers push limits on $100 cap
Under state holiday rules buyers may spend freely on items under 100 dollars but several stores seek loopholes. Journey salesman A J Johnson notes a retailer covered tax on items above 100 dollars. Market buzz says sales were strong Sunday and goals were met.
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