Smith seeks sixth term focusing on school finance and energy
Legislator Smith outlines priorities for next session as Goose Creek and Barbers Hill ISDs join suits against state education funding. He cites budget cuts last session, calls for regional student benefits, and notes signs of economic recovery via Eagle Ford and Barnett. He supports Keystone XL, energy independence, and port infrastructure to handle canal expansion. He also notes TCEQ reauthorization with higher fines and emphasizes port infrastructure needs.
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Quiet WoRlds of a fallen hero remembered at 5K
The piece recalls a quiet water loving friend who enjoyed mudding, cars, fishing, camping and dirt bikes. Memorials include a Beach City plaque and annual 5K runs started by Fontenot to honor the fallen hero and raise funds for Wounded Warrior Project, with recent totals around seven thousand dollars.
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Gary
Riggs
McCoy
Beach City
Fontenot
Wounded Warriors Project
Bob Botto
Bob
Botto
Barbers Hill
Barbers Hill Bank
Anahuac National Bank
Bob Allen
Lee High transfer debate prompts fundraiser drive
School officials described a low math score sub population as the cause of an academically unacceptable rating for REL. Principal Bruce Davis outlined the situation at a Jan 12 parent meeting, noting only 55 percent of African American Lee students passed the math TAKS.
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