Budget pressures weigh Crosby CISD as 2009 10 plans loom
Crosby Independent School District faces hard 2009 10 budget choices amid declining property values and attendance. With a 35 million estimated budget, 80 percent goes to salaries, transportation and operations leaving little for aging buses and renovations. Superintendent Mike Joseph says the district has minimal discretionary income and trustees meet Monday to discuss funding options.
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Barrett Estate hosts 142nd Barrett family reunion on historic grounds
The Barrett Estate near Barrett Station celebrated its 142nd annual reunion on August 8. Descendants of Harrison and Annie Barrett, former slaves who founded a community, maintain the estate once spanning Crosby and Barrett Station. A museum preserves the family's legacy amid the restored two story farmhouse and grounds.
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ULDC planning director accused of misleading task force
The ULDC Task Force faced a dispute when James Haarmeyer accused Baytown Planning Director Kelly Carpenter of misleading the body and misrepresenting council wishes about presenting the entire USDC rather than just the zoning section. A later member called it a semantic misunderstanding, with Carpenter defending her transparency and stressing the focus on the zoning piece.
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Starbooks finale at Starbucks near I 10 Westbound
Sterling Municipal Library wraps up its summer programs with the final Starbooks session at a Starbucks on the I 10 westbound feeder near the Garth Road exit at 6 30 p m on Aug 11. Jamie Eustace invites all to enjoy books and coffee as she reviews Hallie Ephron 1001 Books for Every Mood featuring 13 titles.
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