Lee College imposes new budget controls and review process
Lee College chief Dr Dennis Brown initiates a five part plan to tighten finances. Vice President of Instruction Dr Veronique Tran issues a 2018 budget approval workflow for chairs and managers. New rules require real time spending tracking and restrict pre approvals.
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College welfare budget drains as reserves shrink
The college began the year with 653000 but faced about 850000 in uncleared invoices and checks, leaving a 158000 deficit. Textpool funds of 365000 largely spent, reserves depleted by about 5 million as tax income awaits in December, with a potential need for another bridge loan next year. Weaver to report updates in January on rebuilding reserves and budget adjustments.
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Hanover family toy drive grows beyond expectations
Madie Nuckols started a toy drive that grew through church and school support to nearly 800 kids. The Nuckols family loaded a trailer for a 27 hour trip from Hanover to Baytown to deliver gifts. Children at Baytown's daycare and Kersey Creek Elementary benefited as the effort expanded.
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Joey's Toy Drive Grows From Hospital Candy Lesson
Joey Garcia-Salinas recalled starting a toy drive after a two week hospital stay in Oc tober. He gave candy to other kids and nurses, then asked his mom if other children would be in the hospital for Christmas at Texas Children's.
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EPA picks full cleanup for Texas toxic pits
On October 11 the EPA chose full removal of dioxin contaminated waste pits. About 212000 cubic yards will be excavated and disposed of at a cost near 115 million dollars. The action aims to protect health and environment with support from state partners and the U S Army Corps of Engineers.
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Baytown investigates three linked robberies in one night
Baytown police probe a string of robberies on a single night. Suspects described as two men in black attire with a handgun fled in a silver four door car after targeting a woman at Northwood Street and later a purse theft at Garth Road. A separate assault occurred nearby with a tan jacket suspect. Police urge tips to 281-422-8371 or CRIMES text.
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