Baytown board ends two-campus high school plan
The Baytown School Board unanimously dropped a proposal to combine Ross S. Sterling and Robert E. Lee into one two-campus high school. Trustees will consider other options such as attendance zones or lotteries while keeping students at their current schools. Superintendent Johnny Clark cites lack of public support and affirms policy allowing students to finish where they started.
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Baytown
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Herring Named Interim Baytown School Superintendent
Curtis Herring has been named interim superintendent of the Baytown School District and will serve in this role. Billy C. Kennedy is slated to become superintendent around February 1, per the page 2-A story.
Pearce Street Journal Untruthful Tool Quote
A concise note attributes a Holmes quote about sin and lies to the Pearce Street Journal, describing a tool as a metaphorical handle for deceit. The brief item presents no further events, names, dates, or locations beyond the quote context.
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Pearce Street Journal
Baytown Residents Update Health and Home News
Gary Hill recovers from heart surgery at Medical City Dallas. Fay Venable rests at home with a broken leg. Bob and Arvilla Chase celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary Tuesday. Ron Davis of Crosby Assembly of God prepares for his church Christmas program. Dr. Ben Thomas is admitted to Hermann Hospital with no visitors. Lea Shehee displays a Christmas tree. Brent Lawless Larissa Tucker and James Shaw receive an unexpected Santa visit. Angie and Gene Andreozzi chat about old times.
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Gary Hill
Baytown
Medical City Hospital
Dallas
Fay Venable
Bob
Arvilla Chase
Ron Davis
Crosby Assembly of God
Sun Office
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Hermann Hospital
Lea Shehee
Chambers County opposes Lubrizol waste site plan
Chambers County commissioners voted unanimously to oppose a Lubrizol hazardous waste landfill proposed for 93 acres in West Chambers County near Mont Belvieu. Mont Belvieu City Council backed the stance, with Baytown exploring its position, as Lubrizol aims to dispose of diatomaceous earth filter cakes and awaits state permit decisions.
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Anahuac
Chambers County
Mont Belvieu
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Cedar Bayou
Gulf Oil Chemicals Co
Mont Belvieu balks at drainage district plan
By a 3-1 vote the Mont Belvieu City Council rejected joining the West Chambers County General Power District. Cove and Beach City councils also oppose the district which could fund fire sewer water and drainage projects through taxes. Councilman Richardson opposed the motion and urged a public vote while Absent were Hudman and Herrin.
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Raymond Herrin
Mark Stiles
House of Representatives
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Joe Matthews
Baytown School Board OKs 83% tax rate for 7% more revenue
Baytown school officials plan to mail tax bills by Thursday or Friday after the School Board set the new rate at 83 cents per $100 of assessed value, down from 89 cents. District valuation rose from $3.9 to $4.7 billion after revaluation, boosting expected revenue about seven percent. Tax bills are delayed due to late certified rolls from the Harris County Appraisal District, with payments due by December 31 for federal tax deduction considerations and January 31 for Daying School taxes.
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Baytown
John Muth
Harris County Appraisal District
City weighs repeal of Brownwood Ordinance
Baytown City Council plans to consider repealing the Brownwood Ordinance to allow residents to return home while also weighing measures to restrict reentry in the flood hazard subdivision. Proposals include notifying the public that parts of Brownwood are flood prone and may lack city services, plus soil tests for new permits and regulations on private septic systems. The ordinance has been in effect since 1983 amid ongoing legal challenges.
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Lisa Ocker
Baytown
Brownwood
Fritz Lanham
Baytown Forecast Calls For Clouds and Clouds With Mild Warmth
Weather outlook shows increased cloudiness and temperatures in the upper 50s for Tuesday night. Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies with a 20 percent rain chance and highs in the low 70s.
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Baytown
Giving to Goodfellows drive shows spirit of Christmas
Chief Goodfellow notes the Christmas season and urges donations to Baytown Goodfellows to fund toys for about 2,500 needy children. The goal is $14,000, with donor names and memorials listed. contributions can be sent to The Baytown Sun or delivered to the newspaper office.
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