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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2002
Page
2
Today partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and highs in the mid 90s. Sunrise at 6 46 a.m. and sunset at 8 04 p.m. Tomorrow partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and highs in the lower 90s. Sunrise at 6 47 a.m. and sunset at 8 03 p.m.
The Justice Department will begin fingerprinting and photographing tens of thousands of foreign visitors at U S ports of entry starting September 11, with a 20 day pilot before full rollout on October 1 2002. The program targets Iran Iraq Libya Sudan and Syria and aims to tighten entry exit security amid war on terror.
Today Aug 13 marks key historical milestones from 1521 Cortes capturing Mexico City to 1995 Mantle’s death. Notable entries include Berlin’s 1961 border division, Richelieu’s rise, Bambi’s 1942 premiere, and Reagan’s 1981 tax cuts package.
A concise quotation attributed to John Viscount Marley of Blackburn urges living fully by being and doing, acting with purpose, enduring sacrifice, and preparing for departure. The saying reflects Victorian era moral self-improvement and endurance.
One of the Guatemalan twins separated in a risky operation a week ago lags behind her sister as they recover at UCLA's Mattel Children's Hospital. Doctors report both Maria de Jesus and Maria Teresa Quiej Alvarez are in critical but stable condition, moving limbs and responsive to stimulus.
Fred Skinner says the council aims to optimize tax dollars in the new bond measures, noting past bond 1998 efficiency. Benny May explains Propositions 1 2 and 3 were bundled to avoid ranking, while noting a $2.7 million budget loss from 2002-03 and a 4 cent property tax hike to 1699 to offset it. The district expects relief from Chapter 41 Robin Hood funds and approved salary adjustments for substitutes along with new hires including Leslie Hales and Melvin Kruger.
GCCISD Goose Creek and three other Chambers County districts sue Security State Bank alleging mismanagement of school investment funds. Feldman and Rogers represent Barbers Hill Anahane and East Chambers County districts. The board voted Monday to join the Harris County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program, citing state law requiring large counties to run an alternative program for juvenile offenders.
The district expects a total budget of 96.6 million with debt service revenues at 14.5 million and expenditures at 14.7 million, creating a 189,258 deficit. Food service revenue and expenses are 7.96 million, funded mainly by 4.7 million in federal funds and 3.1 million from meal sales. Superintendent Barbara Sultis notes ongoing balance goals. A second public hearing on budget and tax rate is set for Monday, Aug. 26, with board approval anticipated.
McAllen police chief says the department will re-evaluate the 42 year old death of Irene Garza a 25 year old teacher and beauty queen who vanished after going to Sacred Heart Church for confession Her body was found in the Second Street irrigation canal on April 21 1960 with signs of sexual assault No one was charged Feit a priest later faced trials unrelated to Garza case
City outlines phased infrastructure funding to cut costs and speed projects. Dredging at marina basin aims to boost use and maintain depths. image campaign paused after Sept 11 and fiscal concerns. Major items include MDD funding, TIRZ, and retail recruitment plans with Chili's near I 10.
Council approved grounding for a wireless area networking linking city computer systems, with estimates debated before Fowler’s selection. Installation costs rise for meters to 150 250 and 450 dollars by line size. Final Canyon Construction payment 14312 for water extension. Bond election kept at 24 million. Planning and Zoning adds Carley Parker and Harper. Part-time paramedics delayed pending funding checks.
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