United Way funding process details and major recipients
United Way officials describe grant criteria and a multi-source funding approach. Agencies report fundraising and volunteer efforts, diversify funding, and undergo board governance reviews. Total local awards exceed $2 million, with Bay Area Homeless Services and Baytown Resource and Assistance Center among top recipients in education, stability, and health programs.
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Rebold
United Way
Bay Area
O'Brien contract faces board vote amid turbulence
District leaders back Randy O'Brien, praising his cohesive leadership through Harvey’s aftermath, a failed bond proposal, safety concerns, and start-time changes. Some trustees support extending his contract. others defer until the annual evaluation concludes.
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O’brien
Fontenot
Baytown
Stephen DonCarlos
O'Brien
Randy
Don Carlos
Harvey
Jessica Woods
Pete Pape
al Richard
Agustin Loredo Ill
Laredo
Pape
Baytown and Mont Belvieu groups share funding aid
Communities in School of Baytown received 173993 to connect community resources with Goose Creek CISD schools aiding students learning staying in school and preparing for life. Meals on Wheels received 104063 to supply hot home delivered lunches for seniors 60 plus qualifying under the Texas State Assessment Program.
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Baytown
Mont Belvieu
School of Baytown
Goose Creek
Meals On Wheels
Austin to rename five Confederate schools over next year
Austin officials slow the plan to rename five campuses Fulmore Middle Lanier Reagan Eastside Memorial and Allan Elementary after a February board vote. A task force will set naming criteria and discuss memorabilia. District has 219 proposed honorees including Cesar Chavez Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman.
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Texas
Austin American-Statesman
Fulmore
Lanier
Reagan
Eastside Memorial High School
Johnston
Allan
Cesar Chavez
Abraham Lincoln
Harriet Tubman
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