District appoints OBrien as 15th superintendent
Smith praises OBrien after he becomes GCISD's 15th superintendent reflecting competitive salary reviews and strong community leadership. He previously led Hubbard ISD guiding a bond project for a new middle high school and facilities and earned Region 12 Superintendent of the Year honors.
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Baytown Meals on Wheels Serves Seniors Since 1978
The Baytown Meals on Wheels program serves residents aged 60 and older. Operated from Faith Presbyterian Church at 3900 N Main St, offices are open Monday to Friday 8 am to 1 pm. For help or information call Parker at 281 427 2145.
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Family pleads for clues in teen disappearance case
Ybarra and others describe two missing teens, Alex and Jarvis, as good kids and respectful. Texas Equasearch vows multi-area searches, with boats in the water today, hoping for a break and closure for the family despite grim expectations.
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Oak Street killing linked to drug use and animosity
Court records indicate Saldona was killed after Bailey Brooks and another man entered the Oak Street home where Sal dona was visiting. The documents note possible preexisting animosity and suspected drug use surrounding the altercation.
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Bay Town Council Shows Parking Rules for Vehicle Shops
The council considers adding minimum off street parking for vehicle and boat repair businesses and ongoing maintenance standards. Council member Leiper notes crowded lots and blocked access as issues and residents will soon access the city website, rebuilt to be mobile friendly and more interactive. Thursday's meeting will address these updates.
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City Hall meeting at Baytown on Thursday at 6 30 p m
A public notice states a meeting will be held at 6 30 p m Thursday inside City Council Chambers at Baytown City Hall located at 2401 Market Street.
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The Baytown Sun Editorial Policy and Rates
The Baytown Sun governs news reporting with accuracy and fairness and maintains independence and candor in editorials. Subscription rates are 10.75 dollars monthly by carrier and 13.45 dollars monthly by mail within the U.S. Outside U.S. quotes available.
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Senate to consider using vehicle sales tax for roads
The Texas Senate Transportation Committee approved a plan to divert annual vehicle sales tax revenue, over $2.5 billion, to road building and maintenance starting in 2018. Sponsored by Sen. Robert Nichols, the measure moves to the full Senate with Gov. Abbott backing transportation infrastructure. Lt. Gov. Patrick praised the plan as a move away from debt and tolls.
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Rabbi who wed lesbian couple leads Texas House prayer
Rabbi Kerry-Baker who married Suzanne Bryant and Sarah Goodfriend last week spoke in the Texas House urging lawmakers to aid marginalized people. Speaker Joe Straus and Rep. Elliott Naishtat commented on Baker's wedding disclosure amid Paxton's challenge to the same sex marriage ban. The state Supreme Court ruling blocked licenses but did not rule on the marriage itself.
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Transportation bill advances in Texas Senate plan
The Transportation Committee approved a plan to divert the vehicle sales tax into road building and maintenance. Sponsored by Sen. Robert Nichols the measure would channel over 2.5 billion annually into infrastructure beginning 2018 and could reach more than 2 billion in annual impact. The Senate could take up the measure next week as part of the budget debate. Nichols praised speeding related bills through the Legislature and reducing reliance on debt and tolls.
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Judge Issued Same-Sex Marriage License Sparks Complaint
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Tinderholt filed a complaint with the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct against State District Judge David Wahlberg. Wahlberg ordered Travis County to issue a marriage license to a medically fragile lesbian couple after a probate court ruled Texas same sex marriage bans unconstitutional. The attorney general plans to challenge the license.
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