Animal shelter reforms eyed by Baytown council
Baytown Health Department Director Mike Lester updated the City Council on Animal Services progress toward Animal Control Advisory Committee recommendations. Planned changes include returning adoptions to five days weekly within 60 to 90 days, posting animal photos online, off site adoption efforts, and expanded hours, funded by council. A spay neuter program and volunteer coordinator were also discussed. See shelter page 9.
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Weather forecast for today page two heat sunny skies
High of 76 degrees with clear sunny conditions throughout the day. Page two reports continued warm weather and no precipitation in sight.
Praise for God's Name In Song and Thanksgiving
A verse extols praising the Lord with song and thanksgiving. It notes God is pleased more by gratitude than by animal sacrifice. The passage encourages the poor to seek God and find renewal for their hearts.
Baytown Sun Social Media Prompt Included
The Baytown Sun asks readers to like their Facebook page and follow on Twitter to stay connected with local news and updates.
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Baytown to Open Gene and Loretta Russell Park
A $1 million gift from Allen E. and Loretta Jean Russell funds Baytown’s new park on Wallisville Road east of North Main. The city council approved the gift and the park will carry the Russell names. Mayor DonCarlos expects development to begin within a year. The 911 Center also opens nearby in 2016.
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Texas school boards publish annual superintendent salary survey
The Texas Association of School Boards and Texas Association of School Administrators released a survey showing district trends in superintendent pay. Among 604 districts, 87 percent had returning superintendents for 2015 2016, with average pay rising 2.9 percent to 139 494. Notably 29 percent did not receive a pay increase. Goose Creek CISD saw a change with interim leader Randal O'Brien taking the post.
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Christmas Past and Present in Baytown by local historic group
Rose Marie Thomson explains Baytown life to Mikayla Bolinger during the Baytown Historical Preservation Association event Christmas Past and Present on Saturday night.
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