Lee College Regents Approve 47.4 Million Budget Increase
The Lee College Board of Regents unanimously approved a 47.4 million dollar budget with tuition hikes and staff raises. Out-of-district tuition rises to 96 per semester hour, in-district to 52, and the student fee climbs to 50. A 3 percent raise for full-time staff and a 2 percent raise for adjuncts are included, with no property tax increase.
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Mark Hall
Lee College
Susan Moore-Fontenot
San Jacinto College
Steve Evans
San Jacinto
Baytown Council Pushes Budget to Fund Fire Dept Positions
Baytown City Council delayed adoption of a 2016 2017 budget of 177 8 million while asking City Manager Rick Davis to explore funding three new lieutenant roles for the fire department at an estimated 400 000 annually. The additions would enable a full ladder truck crew and could raise ISO rating from 2 to 1, potentially lowering residents fire insurance costs, though outside study governs the rating. Budget action resumes at the Sept 8 meeting.
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Terry Sain
Brandon Capetillo
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Kiss A Pig Contest at Goose Creek Memorial High
Goose Creek Memorial High School Assistant Principal Joshua Painter is among 14 teachers entering the GCM Project Graduation Kiss A Pig Contest. Voters can donate at home games for a chance to see the winner kiss a pig at the October 28 pep rally.
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Cristina Bogar-Lawson
Devon George
Amy Davis
Michelle Star
Jackie Scales
Lindsey Helfenstein
Leah Hopper
Hailey Haberman
Nancy Jacobs
Kami Johnston
Susana Flores
Lee College approves discounted wellness center fee for Baytown staff
Negotiations between Lee College and the City of Baytown yield a $79 six month trial for city employees to access the college wellness center and swimming pool. The program begins Oct 1 with parking on Lee Drive south of the railroad tracks and ID cards for login. The facility operates 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays.
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IMPACT MOU Approved Amid Lottery System Concern
Lee College Regents approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Goose Creek CISD for the IMPACT Early College High School. Debate centers on TEA mandated lottery access and potential admission of less prepared students. Principal Reyes notes progress tests and probation keep standards. one regent questions inclusion of parental college experience stats. The Goose Creek CISD board's approval is awaited at their next meeting.
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Laura Reyes
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Liberty Waste Disposal landfill under scrutiny by researcher
A 37 acre Liberty Waste Disposal site with an 18 acre capped landfill and a 9 acre pit lake is under review. EPA found the lake not a waste source, but questions remain on waste presence and groundwater risks. Texas regulators found arsenic and barium violations in 2001 monitoring but follow up was unclear.
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Lone Star Legal Aid
United Way campaign aims to raise 3.3 million in Baytown area
Stories highlight how subsidies and programs helped families with daycare, speech therapy, and education. United Way supporters cite YMCA and local agencies enabling parents to work full time and pursue studies. The campaign cabinet, led by Maleckeck, seeks 3.3 million with ongoing programs in food, health care, child care, youth mentoring, and job training. Call 281-424-5922 or visit united waygbacc.org for details.
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Denise Pratt
Mike Wilson
Pete Cote
Michael Aliprando
ExxonMobil
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Forum foruming youths on jobs and drug abuse in Bay Area
Baytown detective Suzette Watkins led a youth forum sparked by Ferguson violence to discuss youth employment barriers and community safety. Rocky, a former offender, shared his path from juvenile detention to rehab and ongoing public speaking for the Bay Area Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse, urging respect and safe choices.
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