Goose Creek ISD drops LGBT filters after ACLU push
Goose Creek ISD officials removed anti LGBT internet filters following ACLU objections. ACLU officials call the move a victory for LGBT students, who lamented limited access to non sexual LGBT sites for classwork. The dispute centered on First Amendment free speech rights and the Equal Access Act as it related to school resources for extracurricular clubs.
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Trustees to act on handbook for 2011 2012
Goose Creek CISD trustees will consider approving the parent student handbook and the code of conduct for the 2011 2012 school year at 6 30 p m Monday. The board meets at the district administrative office on Interstate 10 east. A dress code change to allow male students to wear earrings was proposed at a June 27 meeting.
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Heritage Society gala honors ExxonMobil in Baytown event
The Bay Area Heritage Society will host its 36th Annual Gala on Tuesday July 19 at Goose Creek Country Club Baytown beginning 6:30 PM with a social hour and silent auction. ExxonMobil is recognized for its community dedication as Skyline Quintet provides entertainment. Tickets cost 60 dollars with RSVP by July 14 to the Baytown Historical Museum and attendance limited by space.
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Drought’s long term harm on homes and roads noted
Baytown engineer Spencer Carnes warns the severe drought will keep causing damage to foundations streets sidewalks fences pipes and buried lines as soil stretches and shrinks in the expansive clay. Trees draw moisture deep weakening soil and extending the problem beyond the current week. Foundations can be protected by watering surrounding ground but restrictions may limit this option SEE DROUGHT PAGE 5A
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Copper thieves hit 42 Baytown streetlights along I 10
The City of Baytown warns motorists of suspects posing as repair crews stealing copper wiring from at least 42 streetlights along I 10 between FM 2100 and Highway 146. Police urge calling 911 for any night activity near light poles and offer Crime Stoppers tips totaling up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.
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