Chambers County residents oppose funding method for new law center
Chambers County Commissioners approved up to 40 million in certificates of obligations for a new law enforcement center amid opposition from residents. Critics call bonds a tax increase and cite a 35 year old jail with 148 beds, overcrowding, insecure courthouse conditions, limited inmate restrooms, and lack of secure corridors for trial transfers. County officials defend the plan as needed to address safety and facility shortcomings.
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Obituary: Renee Ballard and Velna Mae Barnhardt
Obituaries note the passing of Renee Ballard and Velna Mae Barnhardt. The records list their full names and imply obituary notices on page 3, reflecting standard local memorial notices and acknowledgments from families.
Romans Verse: Justified by faith through Christ we have peace
The passage states that through faith we are justified and gain access to grace by Jesus Christ, bringing us peace with God and the hope of share in God's glory.
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Baytown Citizen Police Academy gears up for session
Baytown officers launch a 10 week Citizen Police Academy starting 6 30 pm January 31 with sessions every Tuesday. The class aims to reveal the inner workings of the Baytown Police Department and funds support the Alumni Association for items the department needs.
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Jeremy Stevens
Heather Shedd
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Cer Stewart Beasley
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School board filing opens for May 6 election
Goose Creek CISD starts filing for school board seats today with a May 6 election. The period ends at 5 p.m. February 17. In person filings move 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 4544 Interstate 10 Baytown. Mail filings go to Ms. Noemi Garcia, P.O. Box 30, Baytown TX 77521. Three current trustees Agus tin Loredo Howard Sampson and Gigi Cockrell up for re election. Jenice Coffey will not seek another term. Applications available at gccisd net page BOARD 2017 Filings. See filing page 3.
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Goose Creek CISD Bus Involved in Bayway Drive Collision
Goose Creek CISD reports a bus rear ended a Kia Optima on Bayway Drive at about 8:30 am after a light change. No students were aboard the bus. the Kia driver was transported to the hospital as a precaution. A prior September incident near Stephen F. Austin Elementary involved a bus and another vehicle with no fault found.
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Budget cuts loom as Texas confronts cash crunch
Texas lawmakers open talks with draft plans that cut border security spending and freeze classroom funding, risking no new money for schools amid a $6 billion gap. Senate offers no extra education funds while House pursues $1.5 billion more for classrooms contingent on finance changes. Governor Abbott to unveil agenda later.
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