Goose Creek CISD forms innovation district panel vote 4-3
Goose Creek CISD trustees approve a 4-3 measure to appoint a teacher-led committee within the Instructional Leadership Council to study becoming a District of Innovation under House Bill 1842. The move aims to broaden scheduling and hiring flexibility, but teachers and state groups raise concerns about protections.
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Goose Creek CISC Students Display Winning Artwork
Goose Creek CISC students showcased award winning artwork in a community display. Teachers praised creativity and technical skill across multiple media pieces. Local residents visited the exhibit to celebrate young artists and support the arts program.
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Crosby's Netherly signs letter to play LSU football
Crosby area standout Netherly signs a national letter of intent to join LSU football. Officials at the school praise his versatile play and potential impact for the Tigers. The signing marks a key addition to LSU's 2025 recruiting class.
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Bible Verse 1 Corinthians 12 13
A verse from First Corinthians proclaims unity in Christ by one Spirit, uniting Jews and Greeks and slaves and free into one body through baptism and the Spirit.
Chamber weighs in on Tillerson pick in Baytown event
Baytown Chamber of Commerce attendees at the annual Christmas open house voiced support for Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil CEO, as President-elect Trump chose him for Secretary of State. The event highlighted ExxonMobil’s long role in Baytown’s economy and community.
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ExxonMobil boss not a DC insider
Washington lawmakers clashed with President Obama over an Iran nuclear deal while ExxonMobil tracked the debate from outside the White House. European rivals prepared to enter Iran’s oil market, though U.S. sanctions barred action. Exxon hired lobbyists but claimed no stance on sanction policy. Rex Tillerson’s general stance made action unlikely. See insider page 10.
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Council continues process in Mont Belvieu city manager search
Mont Belvieu council extended the search for a new city manager after Bryan Easum announced retirement. Easum departs February 17 after 30 years in city government and 14 as manager. Nathan Watkins interviewed in closed session with no timetable set. Fiber optic line project discussed including data center location and beta testing planned for late 2017. Groundbreaking slated for summer with rollout first quarter 2018.
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Tree of Angels remembers victims of violent crime in Chambers County
At the eighth annual Tree of Angels ceremony in the Chambers County Courthouse, District Attorney Chery Lieck and assistant Danni Previte hosted to comfort families. Pastor Danny Biddy spoke on violence, justice, and honoring victims, with Mariana Castillo placing an ornament. her son Alex Chavez was murdered in 2015.
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