HISD Board Okays Plan to Fire Failing Teachers
Houston ISD trustees approved a plan to fire educators whose students fail to show progress on standardized tests. The district will adopt a value added system to measure student growth next year, risking about 400 teachers or 3 percent of staff. Training and mentoring will be offered to those in danger.
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Navy wedding saga turns six ceremonies into lasting love
Priscilla and John Hopkins, a Navy couple, endured six wedding ceremonies in Rhode Island before finally tying the knot. They raised three sons, have five grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and now enjoy retirement in Baytown near a golf course. Priscilla paints and supports the Art League of Baytown while John golfs.
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Three candidates file for Baytown city council seats
Three filing applications were submitted in Baytown for the May 8 general election. Incumbent Brandon Capetillo seeks District 3, Luis Flores aims for District 1, and Carmen Torres seeks District 2. Lena Yepez holds District 1 and Scott Sheley District 2. Last day to file is March 8. Information at the city clerk's office or baytown.org. Call 281 420 6504.
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Job seekers gain interview skills at Cedar Bayou church seminar
Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church hosts a free monthly jobs skills seminar on Tuesday for area job seekers at 2714 Ferry Road Baytown. Workshops cover resume writing interviewing skills and networking with Jennifer Gore leading the interviewing segment. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. preregistration via Andrea Metzger at 281 427 4754.
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Record Snow Strikes Dallas Area Calderas Texas
A record snowfall exceeding 12 inches stranded travelers and forced school closures affecting over 1 million students over Presidents Day weekend. Power outages impacted about 200000 homes as Oncor restored lines toppled by ice and branches. By Friday most roads cleared and flights resumed at DFW airport.
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Medina blames rivals for 9/11 comments flap
Debra Medina, GOP governor hopeful, faces backlash after suggesting U S government involvement in 9 11 attacks. She blamed a coordinated attack theory on her opponents campaigns and warned of more controversy in the race against Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison.
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Texas sales tax decline persists in January
Texas sales tax collections fell again in January with $1.66 billion, down 14.2 percent from January 2009. Major sectors such as retail, fuel production, and construction posted lower numbers, though Comptroller Susan Combs said the decline should moderate in coming months.
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Names released in Winnie Slaying by Sheriff Reports
Chambers County Sheriff Joe LaRive released the identities of three people tied to the February 5 Winnie fatal shooting. Gerardo Castillo, 29, a Beaumont resident, was shot by Investigator Charles Alexander after Castillo stabbed Gilbert Anderson during an assault near a field. Anderson, 44, also of Beaumont, is recovering. Texas Rangers investigate.
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