DOJ finds no wrongdoing in Barbers Hill dress code policy
The Department of Justice withdrew allegations that Barbers Hill ISD violated religious freedom rules over hair length. Superintendent Greg Poole expressed pride in the district’s handling during the 2017 case involving Jabez Oates, who was barred from class for long hair, and noted the district will enforce a dress code fairly. The piece also notes a FEMA overpayment to the district of 280 556 80 dollars and a four year repayment plan of 70 139 20 dollars per year.
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Motel 19 shooting suspect hunt extends to two Baytown residents
Police pursued two Baytown men questioned amid a motel shooting at the Rebel Motel once known as Motel 19. Angela Strokes, 32, was arrested on a separate Harris County drug charge and Henry Carr Jr, 51, was detained with no immediate charges listed. Detectives said they were still assembling the case and considered a botched robbery as a possible motive.
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Baytown
Angela Strokes
Harris County
Sion
Henry Carr Jr
Motel 19
Three women sought for makeup theft at H E B
Police seek three suspects who stole about 3500 dollars of makeup from the H E B in the 6400 block of Garth Road about 2 45 p m Monday They concealed items in their dresses and fled in a green van Contact Baytown Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 281 420 6646 or Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281 427 TIPS 8477 for anonymous tips.
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Garth Road
Baytown
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Insurance experts urge flood and wind coverage before storms
The article discusses flood insurance options through the National Flood Insurance Program and windstorm coverage via the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association TWIA. It notes coverage limits of 250 000 for structure and 100 000 for personal property, costs for non flood plain residents, and emphasizes planning ahead with agents to tailor policies.
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Texas
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Felicia van Frank
State Farm Insurance
Cliff Barros
Insurance Institute For Business and Home Safety
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TWIA
Twin
Insurancecouncil.org
Goose Creek district awards retroactive raise to Dr. O'Brien
Goose Creek district approves a retroactive pay increase for Dr. O'Brien, tied to an improved Texas Education Agency grade rising from 78 to 87 and the passage of a $335 million bond. The raise applies to the school year ending in June and begins in July, with Teacher’s Retirement System timing noted. Loredo cites district gains and leadership as justification.
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Agustin Laredo III
Loredo
Texas Education Agency
Laredo
O’brien
Market Moves Amid Oil and Gold Price Shifts
Energy prices rose broadly with crude up over 2 percent and wholesale gasoline about 2 percent higher. Gold climbed as investors sought safe havens while the dollar slid vs the yen and the pound, but rose against the euro, Canadian dollar, and Mexican peso.
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Africa
Middle East
Hong Kong
Singapore
Taiwan
Burglary Stolen Tools and Compressors Valued at 3500
Burglars took air compressors and tools from a storage facility in the 3400 block of Garth Road over the weekend, with a total value around 3500. Police urged residents to report suspicious activity and secure units.
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Garth Road
Overstock reshapes with security token exchanges and sale talks
Overstock plans to pursue security token exchanges while its retail arm eyes sustainable profitable growth. Interim CEO Jonathan Johnson notes possible sale if the price is right as blockchain efforts exceed 200 million dollars of investment. Byrne left in August after stirring controversy claiming help for federal agents and a romantic tie to a Russian spy. he remains Overstock’s largest shareholder with 14 percent stake.
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Men In Black
Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump
Overstock
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