Ferry reopens after summer off for repairs
The Lynchburg Ferry resumed service with a ribbon cutting after repairs nearing $1 million. Harris County Precinct Two Commissioner Sylvia Garcia was absent due to a recent concussion but released a statement praising the restored link. Baytown officials including Mayor Pete Alfaro attended as the Ross 5 Sterling carried passengers for the first crossing amid talks of a $1.7 million annual operation and a mobility study.
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Sylvia R. Garcia
Sion
Precinct Two
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Pete Alfaro
Alfaro
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Oliver Spellman Jr
Precinct 2
Chambers County grapples with certification raise issue
Chambers County Commissioners discussed certification raises as the 2003-04 budget nears completion. The sheriff's office seeks raises for advancing officers and a dispatcher earning jailer certification, while other departments lack such options. Officials expect a decision before year’s end.
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Chambers County
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Mont Belvieu Council Tables Tax Rate Plan
Mont Belvieu City Council tabled a proposed preliminary tax rate of 33 cents for the coming year, down from 37 cents, and a budget timetable. City Administrator Bryan Easum warned delaying votes could push hearings and final budget actions into September, with extra council sessions needed. Councilman Chris Bear urged awaiting full budget information before acting. See MONT BELVIEU on Page 34.
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Baytown
Mont Belvieu
Mont Bemeu
Bryan Easum
Chris Bear
Bear
Goose Creek budget cuts lift district into surplus
Goose Creek school board announced the proposed 116.5 million budget, down from 118.8 million last year, would swing from a 1.5 million deficit to a 1.5 million surplus. Savings come from overtime cuts, 10 percent department cuts, and moving cafeteria costs and utilities into the food service budget.
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Baytown
Goose Creek
Food Service
Katie Bowman
General Fund
Paul McLarty
Goose Creek Board to vote on budget and Chapter AL options
Goose Creek school district plans a Thursday 8:30 p.m. meeting at the Administration Building 4544 Interstate 10 to adopt a proposed budget and vote Oct 1 on two Chapter AL ballot measures under the Robin Hood Plan. The district urges both options to expand future funding flexibility while proposing traffic plan changes with staff directing elementary and junior high parking lot traffic.
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Goose Creek
Interstate 10
Weston Cotten
McLarty
Barbers Hill approves tax raise to cover district debt
Barbers Hill School Board held a crowded public hearing with few speakers. For the 2004 fiscal year the district proposes a tax increase of about 9 cents from 1.69 to 1.7899 per $100 valuation. A $105 000 home would pay roughly $95 more annually, totaling about $1 879.
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Barbers Hill
Mont Belvieu
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