Governor Briscoe Plan Faces School Aid Dispute
Clark disputes TEA estimates on Dolph Briscoe's education reform plan claiming Baytown and other districts would gain or lose state funds. He cites a $3 million annual loss for his district, arguing local tax financing and assignment figures are unreliable without legislature action.
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Baytown Community Notices, Meetings, and Local Updates
Community members meet at the Bayshore Rod and Reel Club to set up for a family event after eye surgery. Baytown Veterans Service Office moves to Olive Street with James Duval as new officer and a new phone number. Local residents and officials appear in a collage of short notices including hospital visits and civic events. The Baytown Rough Riders plan a 7 20 p m meeting at the fairgrounds. Channelview High School to present Mame on February 8 at 8 p m.
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Ray Heinrich
Baytown
Council Upset At Omission Of City On Water Board
Baytown officials press for a Baytown representative on the proposed groundwater control district board. Mayor Tom Gentry urged State Rep. Joe Allen to ensure Baytown gains directorship, criticizing governor appointments and noting Baytown's large population.
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Jack Jacobs Leaves Banking After Long Baytown Career
Baytown banker Jack Jacobs, a longtime senior vice president and loan officer at Citizens National, signs off Friday after a varied career in Oklahoma and Texas. Born in Mangum Oklahoma, he later served in World War II, rising from private to captain, with overseas duty in Europe. He moved to Baytown in 1939, contributed to the chamber of commerce, and balanced banking with public service before retirement.
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Prof) Sanders
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Baytown Officials Back Water District Bill Support
Atty. Gen. Hill backs groundwater district bill and will review it to ensure proper enforcement and wording. Baytown officials say Hill’s cooperation is encouraging as the bill moves through the Austin process with board composition debated and local input sought.
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John Hill
Tony Atkiss
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Atkiss
Atty
Gen. Hill
Joe
Temperature Dips Into 30s as Cold Front Moves In
A National Weather Service spokesman warned of a plunge in temperatures tonight and Thursday. Cloudy and windy conditions persist with lows in the mid-30s and highs only in the upper 40s. The front is expected to clear fog affecting Baytown drivers Wednesday morning.
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There’s A Difference Says Pearce Street Journal Note
A note from the Pearce Street Journal reassures readers there is a difference in promised offerings and avoids promising unusual items for jalapeno sandwiches. The piece emphasizes careful word choice and clarifies the intended meaning of anecdote.
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VIP politicians expected at Bayshore oyster fry event
The Bayshore Red Reel and Gun Club hosts its 20th annual oyster fry drawing politicians from Washington Austin Harris County and Chambers County. Notables include Congressman Bob Eckhardt former Senator Ralph Yarborough State Senator Chet Brooks and Harris County officials. Volunteers urged and takeout orders available calling 422 7944. The club is at Minnesota and Huggins streets and serving runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Edge
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Lindon Williams
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Jim Fonteno
Harris County
Jon Lindsay
Carol Vance
Jack Heard
Chambers County
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Harlem Suit Drives Board Workshop on Integration
The Harlem Elementary integration ruling will be discussed at a Wednesday night school board workshop in the School Administration Building. Trustees will also address rezon ing of the two high schools, with a HEW administrative judge affirming federal funds could be cut off until Harlem is integrated. The district serves over 72 percent Black students.
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Harold J. Stafford
US Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Baytown Weather Forecast Sees Colder Glad Tidings
Cloudy and windy conditions will bring a sharp drop in temperatures for the Baytown area. Expect Wednesday night lows in the mid 30s and Thursday highs around the upper 40s with northerly winds 12 to 48 mph gusting through Thursday. Tides show Thursday high at 8 11 p.m. and two low tides around 11 40 a.m. and 11 41 p.m.
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Baytown
Hearst kidnapping anniversary marked with FBI pursuit
In Hillsborough California FBI agent Charles Bates said special agents will maintain fulltime pursuit of Patricia Hearst on the first anniversary of her kidnapping. The report notes ongoing efforts by federal authorities to locate the newspaper heiress.
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New Sun Feature Highlights Ed Holder Outdoors Column
The Baytown Sun introduces Ed Holder of Beaumont as a premier outdoor writer whose semi weekly Great Outdoors column will travel across Texas. Readers learn hunting and fishing tips from Lake Guer to the Gulf of Mexico with Holder describing Big Bend quail and red snapper adventures. Holder, a Texas A&M graduate from Wichita Falls, has worked in Bellville Port Arthur and Beaumont.
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Port Arthur
Councilwoman Kililza Wilbanks files for second Baytown term
Baytown council member Mary Kiliza beth Wilbanks announces re election bid from District 6. She serves on regional committees and civic boards, is active with the Baytown Chamber of Commerce and several professional and community groups, and holds degrees from Southern Methodist University.
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Wilbanks
Houston- Galveston
Couneil
Texas Municipal League
Austin
Lee College
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