Baytown begins furniture bank helping needy families
New Horizon Family Center and National Furniture Bank Association, with United Way support, launch a Baytown program offering five furniture pieces plus a one year shopping membership for eligible crisis families. About 40 area families have benefited as Your Second Chance store provides further low cost options.
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National Furniture Bank Association Helps Local Banks
Polk outlines that the National Furniture Bank Association starts local furniture banks like Baytown's to serve the community. Donations come from hotels, resorts, colleges, military bases, and locals, providing good furniture to agencies at reasonable cost. Programs exist in New Orleans San Jose and Durham NC.
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Goose Creek spelling champ eyes regional bee in March
Chinmayee practices spelling words two hours most school nights with parents. She is excited to represent Goose Creek DISC at the regional Houston PBS Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 27, and aims for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May after winning the regional title.
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Texas ends drought era after drought free map return
Drought conditions are officially gone in Texas for the first time since 2007 as the federal drought map shows no drought in the state. State climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon cites heavy rainfall over six months, with continued above average rainfall likely. Some southern and central Texas areas still face water deficits, but most of the state is drought free.
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Amnest y Continues With Warrants Rules For Arrests
Baytown officials outline arrest procedures for warrants and fines. Regular warrant cases require bond or release on a new court date. Capias for non payment requires paying fines in full or serving time at $100 per day. Contact Baytown Municipal Court or Marshal's Office for warrants and options.
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