Poole Sets District Vision for Barbers Hill Schools
Poole vows no cross zoning for new campuses to keep neighborhood unity and district pride. He cites low TAKS and SAT scores and pushes dual credit with Lee College while tightening campus security with new lights and visitor screening for felons. Community leaders praise Poole as a straight shooter with a clear future plan.
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Texas teachers urge overhaul of TAKS testing system
Dallas union leader Linda Bridges of the Texas Federation of Teachers calls for capping TAKS emphasis, arguing excessive test prep harms learning. The group urges legislative action as TAKS determines graduation and school sanctions amid higher passing thresholds and bonus-linked metrics.
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Shots Fired Fight Detained At Northwood Drive Complex
Police responded to shots fired at a Northwood Drive apartment complex around 3 50 p m Monday. A large group fought. four were detained initially, with others detained later. None lived at the complex and each received criminal trespass warnings.
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Pawnshop Robbery Reported on Garth Road
A manager at a pawnshop on Garth Road says a white or Hispanic man entered at about 5 p.m. Monday, displayed a gun, and demanded cash. He fled in a burgundy Pontiac Grand Am with approximately $130. He is described as 6 to 6 feet 2 inches tall, of medium build, wearing a light blue long sleeved shirt and a black ski mask.
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IPod theft from Mill Creek Drive burglary report
A woman reported her car burglarized in the 5000 block of Mill Creek Drive overnight Sunday. Only a silver Apple iPod was taken. No suspects listed and the owner asked police not to dust for fingerprints.
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Baytown Police Beat Notes 163 Calls In 24 Hours
Between 6 a m Monday and 6 a m Tuesday Baytown Police handled 163 calls including 12 alarms one assault five auto thefts three burglaries six burglaries of motor vehicles four reports of criminal mischief 11 distur bances five forgeries one robbery two shots fired seven thefts one major accident and seven minor accidents Police Beat is compiled from Baytown Police Department reports Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips and callers remain anonymous Call 281-427-TIPS The beat can be viewed on the City of Baytown website at haytown.org
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Dayton boy in critical condition after accidental shooting
An 8 year old boy, Shawn Hebert, remained in critical condition at Houston Memorial Hospital after being accidentally shot in the face by his 9 year old brother. Investigators say the rifle was being handled by the younger child while the father was at work. no charges filed.
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