Baytown sees rebound in sales tax rebates after earlier dip
City Manager Gary Jackson notes month to month swings in Baytowns sales tax rebates. State data show 550 493 94 allocated in April versus 730 355 50 in May. Year to date rebates statewide down 1 4 percent from 2001. Jackson warns trends can vary month to month but year to date offers clearer health signals.
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Preservation Effort Aims to Save Texas Republic Documents
Harris County works to restore some of Texas earliest documents penned by Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin. Acid from ink erodes fragile papers threatening about 40 000 records. District Clerk Charles Bacarisse leads an $800 000 drive with law firms judges and public support.
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Embattled Old River-Winfree mayor refuses resignation
Newly elected mayor Clayton Barber says he will not resign and questions the future of Municipal Judge Richard Park. Barber walked out of the June 9 meeting and later recanted his resignation, citing community support amid clashes with Park and City Attorney Dane Listi. Barber wants Park and Listi replaced by local residents. Park and Listi live in Baytown and did not respond to messages.
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Texas House battles redistricting showdown nears Monday vote
In a tense blue print for Congress, Democrats fled to Oklahoma in the last round. The GOP seeks a map to expand Texas’ 32 seat delegation, aiming for up to 21 Republicans. The full House debate is set for Monday as critics promise objections and supporters claim the map reflects state population.
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Arlington
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