Goose Creek CISD meeting sparks concern over transportation center near Gentry Junior
Baytown residents voiced alarm during the Goose Creek CISD board citizen participation segment about placing a bus operations center behind Gentry Junior School. Marlon Ratliff cited fuel storage and spill risks, environmental harm, traffic problems, road destruction, noise, and light pollution, questioning site selection and adherence to stated criteria. The bond project, approved in 2013, consolidates bus operations, but the site was not part of the vote.
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Sterling High honors coach Woody Walker with new basketball court
Goose Creek CISD celebrated and named the Sterling High School basketball court for Walter R. Woody Walker after 33 years as coach and educator. Alumni and colleagues praised his impact on players and a dedication attended by Al Dennis, Jimmy Creel, and Derek Haywood, with reflections on his mentorship lasting beyond Baytown.
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Woody” Walker
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Parkway progress meeting on Grand Parkway expansion
David Garnet executive director of the Grand Park way Association updated Chambers County Commissioners Tuesday on the FM 1405 Cedar Bayou corridor. The Texas Department of Transportation has a construction contract to widen FM 1405 to four lanes and connect to Highway 146 in Harris County with a second Cedar Bayou bridge. A right of way acquisition is pending before construction, slated to begin in early 2015, with a separate RFQ issued last summer for segments I-1 and I-SEE PARKWAY PAGE 8
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Crosby ISD cancels classes for traveling football fans
Crosby ISD declares Friday a bad weather day to aid about 6000 traveling Crosby Cougar supporters heading to the semifinal against Cedar Park. Officials cite safety and easier commutes as reasons for canceling school and easing travel across Houston and Austin.
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Crosby Cedar Park high school game moved to Austin after coin flip
Crosby superintendent Dr. Keith Moore stressed safe travel and support for the team. A bid to play at NRG Stadium failed to win Cedar Park agreement, triggering a coin flip that Cedar Park won and relocated the game to Austin.
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Chevron Phillips names new manager Krutilek at Cedar Bayou plant
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. named Mitch Krutilek as the new Cedar Bayou plant manager replacing Van Long who moves to senior consultant, process safety. Long, Cedar Bayou plant manager since 2008, will report to Dan Coombs as the company notes Baytown ties and Long’s community leadership.
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