United Way campaign kicks off with record goal in Baytown
Daryl Fontenot and Jennifer Walsh shared how United Way agencies help our growing community at the 2016 2017 Campaign Kickoff Tailgate. The goal was set at 3.3 million dollars, the largest in the history of United Way of Greater Baytown and Chambers County. Missy Malechek called the stretch goal ambitious and achievable. Walsh cited her personal struggle as a single mother and how agency support aided her family.
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Former Baytown rivalry stars reflect on old pageant
Former Baytown cheerleader and coach recall a storied local rivalry in a reflective Page 1B feature. They describe defining moments, long memories, and the evolution of community spirit tied to their squads and games.
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District volleyball opens as area teams kick off action
District action begins for several area high school volleyball teams as the season starts. Key matchups and venues set for Friday and next week, with coaches praising early progress and team depth.
Senate panel hears testimony on property tax reform in Texas
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt chairs the Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief as it weighs testimony across the state. He has logged 37 hours of hearings and amended SB 1760 to require a 60 percent supermajority for local tax increases, halting a proposed $100 million Dallas ISD tax rise tied to a 13 cent rate.
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Dallas ISD tax vote falls short of super majority
A proposed hike earned a simple 5-4 majority but did not reach the required 6-3 super majority for a tax ratification election. Creighton touted Senate Bill 1760 as protecting Texas taxpayers while Bettencourt cited $100 million in savings from the district's decision, framing the governance as delivering real results.
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Rising appraisals push tax bills higher despite flat rates
Senate hearings across the state examine rising property values and rising government revenues. Lawmakers challenge local officials who claim steady rates keep bills flat, noting appraisals drive tax take upward while rates remain unchanged.
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Obituaries of James Hughey Floyd Walling Oneta Albright
On page 3A an obituary notice lists James Hughey Floyd Walling Oneta Albright and Gloria Rickman along with Marvin Ray Bogie. The brief notices honor their lives and provide birth and death details and surviving relatives.
Bible Verse Question of Jesus Calming the Sea
Bystanders wonder about Jesus as a storm calms under his command. The passage highlights his authority over nature, prompting reflections on his identity and power.
Community forum aids troubled Baytown youth
Baytown police and area churches hosted Lets Talk Again at the Baytown Community Center to link minors and families with resources to prevent crime. A 17 year old speaker nicknamed Rocky shared his year of sobriety after juvenile facilities and rehab. About 20 teens attended with youth workers and community members.
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Highlands group eyes another landfill near McNair
At a San Jacinto River Coalition meeting attorney Rodrigo Cantu of Lone Star Legal Aid reviewed the Liberty Waste Disposal Landfill at Steele Road and Ellis School Road Highlands. He cited an EPA document from 1995 noting waste removal by ExxonMobil and Lubrizol and questioned storage and environmental health risks. SEE LANDFILL PAGE 8A
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McNair Resident Questions Event at Baytown Center
Sharon Jenkins of McNair asks questions during the second Let's Talk symposium held Saturday at the Baytown Community Center, reflecting local resident engagement and community outreach efforts.
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