Obama Aims at Blue-Collar Voters Before Convention
Obama seeks blue-collar support ahead of the Democratic National Convention while Republicans aim to drive a wedge among Clinton backers. Clinton plans to persuade her delegates to join the eventual nominee, as Obama promotes his middle-class roots and family challenges.
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Gas prices fall 12 to 15 cents nationwide in two weeks
A Lundberg Survey reports regular gas now averages 3.70 a gallon at self-serve stations, down 15 cents in two weeks. California average is 3.94, down 16 cents, with St. Louis at 3.37 and Anchorage at 4.34. Diesel 3.82. Nationally prices remain 95 cents higher than a year ago.
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Barbers Hill ISD Would Exchange Tax Rates To Aid Schools
Barbers Hill ISD board approved a 2 cent M O tax rate rise triggering a rollback vote while lowering I S to hold 2007 level. If voters approve the exchange districts keep local revenue about 600000, preserving a total tax rate of 1.33 dollars. Superintendent Dr. Greg Poole says the move keeps more tax dollars locally without raising the rate.
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Hill tax rate plan shields local funds for Barbers Hill
The Barbers Hill school district plans to raise two cents in the 2008 09 budget on the M O and reduce two cents on the S S side. The increase keeps over $600 000 in district coffers that otherwise would go to the state as past years saw 42 to 50 percent of tax dollars diverted. Taxpayers will not face higher charges for this shift.
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Barbers Hill district backs rollback election plan
Woodall urged voters to approve the tax rate rollback saying it lets the district keep some funds without raising taxes. All registered voters in the district may vote in the October 11 rollback election with early voting starting September 24. Barbers Hill joins Harris County districts like Humble in holding rollback elections this year.
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Gatorfest draws crowds to Anahuac with alligator foods
The event features more than 25 booths, a beer garden, and a barbeque cook-off on Sept 12 with dirty rice and oyster recipe contests. Championship categories on Sept 13 include chicken pork ribs brisket and alligator. Admission is 10 adults 5 students and seniors free for under 5, parking free. Anahuac sits between Houston and Beaumont at Trinity Bay. SH 10 exits to FM 563 South. For details call 409-267-4190 or visit texasgatorfest.com.
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Parenting and school communication for Baytown students
Advice on boosting parent teacher dialogue, teen well being, and home study plans. Emphasizes open houses, counselor support, and structured routines. Mentions Goose Creek ISD information portal www.gcecisd.net for details on the school year.
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Baytown Police Beat Reports Multiple Arrests and Citations
Police reports show two men cited after a fight on Busch Road while a driver was arrested for DWI on Airhart. Paraphernalia possession, two public intoxication arrests, and warehoused warrants led to multiple arrests. Shoplifting at Sears and Foozie's Bar yielded item values, with 28 offenses logged including assaults and burglaries.
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