Court delays Texas bilingual program overhaul ruling
A federal appeals court delayed an overhaul of bilingual and ESL programs in Texas schools. Justice had ordered proposals by Jan. 31 to improve tracking and education for limited English students, but the Fifth Circuit said funding personnel changes and legislative authority must be settled first. A Dallas hardware store invites George W. Bush to apply as a store greeter in a tongue in cheek letter published in The Dallas Morning News. Gas prices rise statewide with AAA Texas reporting an average of 1.80 per gallon, up 8 cents, while San Antonio leads at 1.76 and El Paso at 1.94. nationwide average hits 1.90.
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Texas urged to cover Ike emergency bills by feds
In Austin the AP reports FEMA was urged to provide documentation to cover all Ike emergency response services after Texas officials said vendors have unpaid bills. Spokeswoman Allison Castle said about 120 million of 134 million dollars in Ike bills were the federal government’s responsibility.
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Evening Lights Armour Verse Cited
A biblical verse urges believers to abandon deeds of darkness and clothe themselves with the light as the night ends and the day approaches.
Community calendar highlights at local centers and clubs
A roundup of activities includes a Robert E. Lee Gander Softball booster barbecue sale 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at REL fields, rhythm walking aerobics and line dancing at Crosby and Highlands centers, senior exercise at Baytown, intermediate line dance, a “pick and grin” band and games at various venues, Precinct2gether events at J.D. Walker, Senior Citizen Bridge at Baytown, TOPS nutrition class at Crosby, Toddler Story Time at West Chambers, free computer classes at Sterling Library, and Go Getters at Market Street senior room.
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Crosby Community Center
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Saturday senior citizen softball league and community activities
Readable notes list multiple local activities and contact numbers. Senior softball practice at 10 a.m. at Hemlock field 4598 with new players welcome. Community Center on Wade Road and Market hosts rhythm walking aerobics line dancing art and card games. Library programs include ESL classes watercolor and rhythm walking. Businesses offer family nights and choir rehearsals.
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Central Baptist Church Services and Community Events
Central Baptist Church at 1800 King Street offers services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Children’s Church for Pre-K to 5th grade runs 11 a.m. to noon. Phone 281-839-3009. WEFW Post 912 at 8204 N. Main hosts bingo at 2 p.m. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Call 281-422-8381. Baytown Area Quilt Guild meets 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. refreshments provided. 281-424-9966 or baytownareaquiltguild.com. Pilot Club of Highlands meets 7 p.m. at Highlands Community Center. contact Laura Dean at 281-426-5210. Baytown Optimists meet at 1724 Market at 7 p.m. Highlands Community Center offers seniors intermediate line dancing at 8:30. Contacts and exact days vary.
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Tuesday Community Activity Schedule in Baytown Area
Free computer basics class offered Tuesday from 1 30 to 2 30 p m First come first served Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 912 meets at 6 30 p m at 8204 N Main St Baytown 281 421 1257 The cancer support group at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital meets 12 p m to 1 p m in the San Jacinto Cancer Center Community Room Open to cancer survivors 281 420 8557 LOL teen Leaders of the Library meets 6 p m to 8 p m at Sterling Municipal Library 281 427 7331 Morning activities include body toning chair exercises crafters circle and kazoo band practice at 9 a m and intermediate Spanish at 10 a m Celebrate Recovery meets at 6 30 p m at First Baptist Church 505 Rollingbrook Call Nick 713 410 3861 JoAnn 832 217 8214 or Elaine 832 444 8721 Game day at 9 a m Center 604 Highland Woods Drive 281 426 7561 Free English classes 9 11 a m second floor Promise Center 2703 West Main
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N. Main St
Baytown
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
San Jacinto Cancer Center
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Elaine
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Promise Center
West Main
Goose Creek UIL Academic Meet crowns district winners
GCCISD held its annual UIL Elementary Academic Meet at Sterling High School on January 23 and 24. Six hundred eighty nine students from grades two to five competed in twenty one events, earning individual medals in creative writing diction ary skills listening skills number sense oral reading ready writing spelling storytelling and maps graphs and charts, plus team medals in art memory and music memory. Certificates for nineteen perfect scores were awarded as district coordinators and judges supported the event, with Acting Interim Superintendent Dr. Toby York and Executive Director Diana Cox presenting awards.
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