Goose Creek keeps Gentry site for Transportation Center
Goose Creek CISD will proceed with building the Transportation Center behind Gentry Junior School after a public hearing and review. The board voted on Gentry Aug 25, 2014, amid bond funds from 2013. The Citizens Bond Advisory Committee affirmed Gentry as best option despite ongoing concerns.
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Beth Dombrowa
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Habitat for Humanity Builds 39th Baytown Home
Illiana Teniente and her five children received keys to a new four bedroom two bath Baytown Habitat for Humanity home on Alva Street marking the program’s 39th local build. The family, aided by volunteers and sweat equity, moved from a duplex to a larger house after a year and a half of work with dedication prayers, gift cards, a Bible, and community support from the Pilot Club and Faith Presbyterian Church.
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Habitat For Humanity
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Alva Street
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Jim Gill
Faith Presbyterian Church
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Carolyn Parrish
Pilot Club
Delores Ellis
Habitat Board
John McGill
Tenientes
Relyea
Habitat
Highlands resident Jessica Woods seeks Goose Creek school board seat
Highlands resident Jessica Woods filed for the District 3 Goose Creek CISD Board of Trustees seat now held by Ken Martin who retires this week. Woods, executive director of the Highlands Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce, cites broad district involvement from parent to PTA leader and educator role to support growth and quality in a rapidly expanding community.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Goose Creek Education Foundation
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Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Bonnie P. Hopper
Exxon Black History celebration honors STEM opportunities
ExxonMobil marked its 22nd annual Black History Month event by recognizing African American achievements at Baytown plants. Lifetime Award went to Michael Williams, a 35 year retiree, while Joe LaChapelle and Ashia Johnson earned business and community awards. Goose Creek seniors Johnny Turner, Mary Richardson, and Kilian Flavien were noted for service and science or engineering plans.
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Exxon- Mobil
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Johnny Turner
Goose Creek Memorial High School
Mary Richardson
Robert E. Lee High School
Kilian Flavien
Ross S. Sterling High School
Carissa Redman
Inside 7B TA 6B Community Weather News
Local page segment shows community weather notes and stock notions with brief reads. Viewpoints column appears, highlighting ongoing community concerns and market tidbits.
Harris County Starts Crosby-Lynchburg Road Expansion Phase I
Harris County advances road upgrades to ease traffic on Crosby Lynchburg Road from FM 1942 to Magnolia Avenue. Phase I runs Feb 16 from FM 1942 to Arcadian Street, widening two lanes to four lane concrete with continuous left turns. Completion aimed for Q3 2015 after a $4 million Mar Con Services bid.
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Magnolia Avenue
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Arcadian Street
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