City urged to freeze property taxes for seniors in Baytown
Senior citizens advocate Steve Coucault urged Baytonians and Lee College officials to push for a Proposition 13 based property tax freeze for residents aged 65 and older. He cited Deer Park's $40,000 annual cost and noted Baytown has about 70,000 residents. About 35 attended the Plumwood Homeowners meeting, with no city officials present.
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Highlander emergency break in prompts uncertain dispatch
Mendy McGhee reports a burglary at her Gray Road home in Houston just before Christmas. She and her three children were away when thieves took three TVs a DVD player and a jewelry box. A deputy initially could not locate Gray Road on the map leading to a delayed follow up.
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Library lounging lowers mood as crowds favor indoors
The report notes a trend of people spending leisure time indoors with temperatures cooling into the mid 40s. A Monday forecast calls for highs in the mid 40s and continued cool conditions.
Lee College Eyes Shift As Tuition Deregulation Spreads
Baytown officials note deregulation allows universities to set own tuition. UT System has raised tuition markedly. Lee College president Martha Ellis says many students may transfer to four year schools for lower costs. Ellis maintains Lee remains among the state’s lowest tuition levels.
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Baytown nurse who delivered 31000 babies dies at 82
Eulalah Fisher a longtime obstetrics technician at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Baytown died Saturday at 82 after 30 years delivering 31000 babies. She retired in 1983 and then spent 12 years at Dr James Bernicks family practice. Her daughter Robena Clupka recalled her dedication.
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