United Way kicks off Baytown campaign for 2011 2012
United Way of the Baytown Area launched its 2011 2012 campaign with a lunchtime event for corporate supporters and community members. Chair Robin Mezell of Texas First Bank leads a drive that followed a record 2010 2011 effort. Executive Director David Mohlman cited faith in the community and highlighted school readiness initiatives for Goose Creek CISD and Barbers Hill ISD, detailing efforts with Lee College and Baytown Early Educators to train preschool workers and engage caregivers.
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Barbers Hill ISD Named Region 4 Outstanding School Board
Barbers Hill ISD earned TASB Region 4 Outstanding School Board honors for its seven-member team and superintendent Dr. Greg Poole. TASB Region 4 includes 53 districts across seven counties serving over one million students, with the award recognizing excellence in 10 criteria.
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Mont Belvieu approves Family Dollar store proposal
The Mont Belvieu City Council voted unanimously to approve Family Dollar’s new store next to Sonic on Eagle Drive. Jim Gunn says construction will start this month after the building official signed off on plans, with a few developer items remaining. Some residents oppose a second discount retailer near Dollar General.
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Harris County to elect ESD 75 for Baytown area fire service
Harris County commissioners set November 8 as the election date to form Emergency Services District 75 for residents north of Baytown between the city limits and Wallisville Road. The move aims to fund independent fire protection as the county will stop paying Baytown. Two residents backed the district at a Tuesday hearing. The panel also approved a revised Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone agreement near Garth Road and I 10.
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Park Drive Adds 30 Minute Parking At McCollum Park
Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a revived McCollum Park plan with new rules, including a 30 minute parking limit for the drive in road. Officials said signage, grass, trees, entries and waterfront cleanup are needed, with potential living shoreline work with the Galveston Bay Foundation.
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