Garth Road median removal project begins Monday
Baytown starts a project on Garth Road to remove grass medians and install a continuous left turn lane from Independence to I 10. D W Contractors, Inc. awarded the contract. Work starts week of August 27 2007, about two months. Traffic safety and signage provided. Alternate route North Main suggested. For questions contact Baytown Engineering Department at 281 420 6545.
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Tubular Makeup Tech Faces Orchard Crossing Concerns
Community members question Highlands site impact on property values and exposure to materials while Magee of Tubular Makeup Technology explains the firm is a small quantity waste generator and will use Harris County water. Residents demand assurances on drainage and private sewage respect.
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Sean Miller
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Bay Oaks residents weigh private streets and taxes
Bay Oaks residents debate designating the area as a private subdivision with maintenance by homeowners while the city moves to take over the water system from Fultz. Officials say private roads and new taxes could fund drainage and street repairs, with a public hearing upcoming and a council meeting rebroadcast on Channel 16.
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Bob Leiper
Thomas Holton
Bay Oaks Harbor
Baytown
Citi
Ammons
Tabbs Bay
Comcast
Decorating on a Budget for a Lived-In Home
Debbie Fitzgerald, Baytown decorating expert, urges homeowners to set a modest budget for decor to enjoy current living spaces and still boost resale value. She emphasizes balancing present happiness with future market readiness and offers contact at kmfitz msn.com.
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Baytown
Msn
City Council to Approve 99.8 Million Budget Next Month
Baytown City Council plans to adopt a 99.8 million dollar budget for the next fiscal year with no property tax rate change at 73.7 cents per 100 valuation. The plan adds a 2.50 monthly solid waste rate increase for curbside recycling starting Dec. 1 and a 7 percent rise in water and sewer charges based on 8,000 gallons, totaling about 4.60 more per month for residents. A 3 percent across the board raise for non civil service staff and funding for 15 new full-time positions, including seven in the police department, is included.
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Baytown
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Fresh start as new school year opens district wide
Sultis says teaching is a yearly fresh start as Victoria Walker Elementary prepares for students with construction near finish. Robby McGowen notes minor work will continue at sites, buses may delay, and traffic could be heavy around elementary schools. Bell times vary by campus, with a district-wide reminder to drive carefully and check schedules at gecisd.net.
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Victoria Walker Elementary
Walker
Robby McGowen
Gentry Junior School
McGowen
Sterling High School
Lee High School
Gecisd.net
Transportation Office
Toby York
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