Baylor president denies booster payments amid NCAA case
Baylor University president Robert Sloan said no booster funded players and denied a slush fund, though two athletes received money for tuition. He outlined no evidence of improper booster involvement while detailing NCAA violations tied to coach Dave Bliss and athletic director Tom Stanton and noted the program will be put on probation for at least two years.
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WACO
Baylor
Robert Sloan
Dave Bliss
Tom Stanton
Dennehy
Patrick Dennehy Sr
Valerie
Brian Brabazon
Sloan
Bliss
Stanton
Matt Sayman
Dallas Morning News
Michael Mulvey
Goose Creek Sees Drop in Industrial Property Taxes
The Goose Creek district faces lower industrial property tax values while balancing budget cuts. Board member Clarence Albus notes few directs on where to cut, and vice president Steve Fischer urges preserving custodial hours, as they are among the lowest paid. Bowman confirms custodial staff hours remain untouched as about 80 percent of the district budget is allocated elsewhere.
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Clarence Albus
Steve Fischer
Fischer
Bowman
Goose Creek district weighs budget cuts and state credits
Goose Creek district officials consider dipping into fund balance to cover costs while eyeing a Texas Education Agency plan to buy attendance credits. voters will decide on Sept 1 and Oct 11 whether to approve attendance credits and cross-district purchases to save about 4 percent. enrollment rise and attendance drive aims to avoid Chapter 41 status as Communities in Schools funding awaits budget approval. Budget hearing set for 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, 4544 Interstate 10.
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Busch
Barbara Sultis
Texas. Education
Paul McLarty
McLarty
Texas Education Agency
Goose Creek
Bowman
United Way
Interstate 10
Mont Belvieu Considers Water Reservation and Annexation Steps
Mont Belvieu council tabled action on increasing water reservations pending more information as city officials noted several Texas cities seek new sources. The meeting included a public hearing on annexation of Secret Subdivision with Easum stating service would cover water and sewer. The council approved pool signatories and a $20,500 budget for a 2003 Crown Victoria patrol car to replace a damaged 1998 model, bringing total cost to $23,420 using parts from the old car.
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Brian Easum
Council
Pomykal
Houston
Dallas
Bryan Easum
Poniykal
Mont Belgieu
Easum
Nick Dixon
Helen Gilliam
Stacey Anders
Texas Local Government Investment Pool
Texpool
County reviews court fines drive and Gatorfest site move
At the Commissioners Court meeting, officials discussed hiring a collector to boost delinquent court fines. A Texas OCA audit estimates uncollected fees at about 1.3 million of 1.9 million due in 2002, with potential revenue to fund the new position. Also approved Fort Anahuac Park for Gatorfest weekends September 6-7 and 12-14, plus a waste contract for 26,000 pounds monthly pharma disposal earning about 2000 dollars monthly.
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Commissioners Court
Jim Lehman
Texas Office of Court
Chambers’ County
Lehman
Chambers County
Fort Anahuac Park
Anelars
Ameritech Environmental
Old River council explores committees and judge seating
Ickes weighs a possible appointment as City Attorney Listi announces publishing the position qualifications. The council creates a fifth committee Legal and Professional chaired by Jaclyn McDaniel to review contracts and certify staff. Volunteers sought for human resources building and parks budget and annexation committees. A vote next month may seat Municipal Judge Richard Park at the council table amid a lawsuit over Barber residency and annexation validity. The Old River Fire Department holds an August barbecue and auction, seeking donations. call 281-385-1735 for details.
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Ickes
Dane Listi
Jaclyn McDaniel
Linda Barber
Richard Park
Park
Clayton Barber
Jerren Young
Barber
Texas Municipal League
Old River Volunteer Fire Department
Steadham
Listi
Debate over Proposition 12 caps in Texas medical damages
Lawmakers debate non economic damage caps at 250000 for pain and suffering in medical malpractice. Supporters argue it curbs rising costs and keeps doctors. opponents warn it harms victims, jeopardizes juries, and could drive physicians to other states. The issue splits doctors, lawyers, and crime victim advocates.
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Muessig
Maessig
Kenneth Khelmeyer
Pace Union
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Jeffrey Ackerman
Ackerman
Khelmeyer
Clare Hawkins
Hawkins
United States
Canada
Tors
Barbara Ayres
Austin
Ray Sullivan
Sullivan
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Carlton Dotson
Maryland
Texas
Hayran
Sayman
Mont Belvieu
Old River
Save Texas Courts
Deborah Hankinson
Texas Supreme Court
Associated Press
Plek
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