New hurricane aid model halves Houston area share
State agency plans a second round of disaster funds totaling 1.7 billion based on a weather model that would award the Houston Galveston area about 36 percent, far less than the 62 percent share in the first allocation. Officials say the model ignores actual damage data and undercuts local governments.
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Air Force band brings sweet sound to LC in Baytown
The United States Air Force Band of the West played Dimensions in Blue at Lee College Performing Arts Center on Sunday. The 20 member jazz ensemble shared classic tunes like Georgia on My Mind Moonlight Serenade and The Lady is a Tramp while noting auditions and limited spots reflect the group’s high professional standard. The band tours Texas Arizona New Mexico and Louisiana and includes multiple sub groups such as a rock band.
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Three tropical storms threaten U S Gulf and Atlantic coasts
A trio of tropical systems shadow the United States with Ana lingering as a depression in the Gulf, Claudette bringing heavy rain to the Florida Panhandle and possibly the first U S mainland strike of the year, while Bill strengthens over warm Atlantic waters. Pensacola Beach faces road flooding risks, Bay County opens a shelter, and officials warn residents in low lying areas.
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Public hearings set for Anahuac and Crosby ISD
Public hearings on the Anahuac and Crosby Independent School District budgets and tax rates are planned for August as property values fall. Anahuac to review its 2009-10 budget and tax rate at 6 p.m. Aug 4, Crosby schedules a hearing Aug 31.
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