Crosby ISD rollback tax measure faces voter decision
Crosby ISD faces a rollback tax election to fund budget needs and technology upgrades. Superintendent Michael Joseph says passage raises property tax to 1.44 per 100 value, enabling $2 million for tech and $300,000 yearly for ongoing tech. opponents argue better management is needed and fear higher taxes without guaranteed wise use. If rejected, rates fall to 1.34 and early impacts include more portable classrooms and higher student teacher ratios.
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Baytown Christmas Parade Hangs on Weather Test
Baytown officials await a morning decision on whether the annual Christmas Parade will proceed amid a 70 percent rain forecast and cooling temperatures. If canceled again, public relations director Patti Jett says there will be no third attempt. the event was postponed last week due to rain, snow and ice.
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Christmas on the Bayou Parade Sails Sunday at Cedar Bayou Church
Jain Cedar Bayou United Methodists Church hosts its annual Christmas on the Bayou on Sunday. The Rev Carol Turner says the event invites the community to decorate boats and cruise from Roseland Park toward the bayou near the church for waiting spectators, with viewing from the church parking lot.
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City manager hailed amid jeers at Baytown council
Baytown City Manager Garry Brumback faced praise from supporters and accusations from opponents at Thursday’s council meeting. Brumback called the misconduct claims inventions and falsehoods as executives discussed his contract and performance. The meeting adjourned for executive session and no final results were available by press time.
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