Law requires disclosure of taxpayer funded lobbying in Texas
State Rep Mayes Middleton tested compliance with a new Texas disclosure rule by sending about 3000 letters to every city county and school district asking for taxpayer funded lobbying details. Middleton favored a ban on using tax money for lobbying but the measure did not pass. an amendment by Rep Giovanni Capriglione added disclosure requirements.
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SunNews GCM Picks Up Two Wins at Anahuac Tournament
GCM basketball team secured two victories at the Anahuac Tournament, advancing in the event with strong offense and solid defense. Coaches praised teamwork and bench depth, highlighting key scorers and rebounding effort across both games.
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Anahuac
Pastors Share Biblical Principles on Page 8
Religion notes summarize pastors Polly Haney Sim and Anthony Pierre offering biblical principles and thoughts. Weather reports note a high of 71 degrees and mostly sunny conditions on Page 3.
Verse on friendship and faith echoes in Baytown Sun note
A Bible verse from Luke 5 19 is cited to illustrate caring friends who help bring a man to Jesus The post ends with social media prompts for Baytown Sun readers to like on Facebook and follow on Twitter
I 10 bridge near San Jacinto ready for full use by Jan 13
District 128 Rep. Briscoe Cain posted a video on Facebook showing under the Interstate 10 bridge over the San Jacinto River as crews work to finish early. TxDOT will keep lane closures for re striping and barricades before the expected Jan 13 opening Date. The plan calls for one westbound lane this weekend and full eastbound lane opening by Jan 13 after February repairs.
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Baytown
Houston
Lee College Commencement to feature Kate Lightfoot speaker
Two fall 2019 commencement ceremonies at Lee College will feature Kate Lightfoot of ExxonMobil as the keynote speaker. The Baytown Chemical Plant site manager will address graduates at 10 a.m. and at the Lee College Sports Arena on Lee Drive, with live streaming available. Dr. Dennis Brown, retiring in January, notes the college’s ExxonMobil ties enhance the event as graduates move to work or further study.
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A Christmas Carol in City Park Leads Weekend Arts
Stage Door Inc and City of Mont Belvieu present Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol at City Park with 7 p.m. shows Friday and Saturday, free to the public. Baytown Little Theater closes Miracle on 34th Street with 8 p.m. shows tonight and Saturday plus 2:30 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. tickets at baytownlittletheater.org or 281-424-7617. Baytown Historical Preservation Association hosts 11th Christmas Past and Present 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Republic of Texas Plaza, 5117 North Main Street.
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City Park
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Baytown Historical Preservation Association
Republic of Texas Plaza
North Main Street
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