Critics blast use of school fund to lure Wal-Mart center
The Permanent School Fund would buy a 2 million square foot Wal-Mart distribution center for about 80 million and lease back for 30 to 40 years, with rent paid to the fund. Local tax losses feared, tax revenues expected to rise for cities counties and districts. Wal-Mart’s deal draws sharp questions from critics while proponents note 2.3 million in local taxes despite current low property tax yield.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Austin
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Jerry Patterson
School Land Board
Trash Dumping Complaint in Baytown Neighbor Area
A Baytown Neighborhood Protection Division officer handles illegal dumping reports. A pile of mattresses and unsightly debris on Memorial Drive near the former GDS engineers office prompts inspection within 1 to 3 days after filing. If confirmed, owner notice letters follow within 1 to 2 days and a follow- up visit occurs 11 to 14 days later.
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Health Department
Goose Creek Hires Sterling High Principal Prospect Pool
Goose Creek school district seeks a new Sterling High School principal at tonight's board meeting after veteran Frank Hutchins plans retirement. Aiming to retain him part time for the year, the district narrowed 35 applicants to eight finalists for the role, with candidates possibly from Sterling colleagues or even Alaska.
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Sterling outlines qualities for new principal
Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Toby York and Director of Secondary Schools Janie Cardenas led a Sterling group of about 10 teachers and staff in listing desired attributes. They emphasized consistency, high energy, open doors, visibility, integrity, teamwork, genuine program interest, vision, campus safety, multitasking, culture nurturing, and enthusiasm.
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Janie Cardenas
Sterling
Four Die In I 10 Crash Near Anahuac
A Sunday morning crash on Interstate 10 north of Anahuac killed four Venezuelans aboard a Ford Explorer that rear ended a parked semi truck. A fifth passenger was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston in critical condition. names withheld. Kristopher Banks.
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Houston
Dana Cothren
Miami
Venezuela
Bryat College Station
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Kristopher Banks
City Council to Hear Public On Developer Impact Fee
Baytown officials plan an Aug 12 public hearing on an impact fee for developers to fund extending water and sewer lines. The proposed EDU based rate would cap at 2243.45 per unit, with higher charges for water intensive businesses like restaurants. Proponents say the fee spreads costs to new development and aligns with common city practices.
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Baytown
Goose Creek Trail Extension Heads to Texas Avenue
After more than a decade of planning Baytown moves toward completing Goose Creek Stream Trail. The last segment awaits Municipal Development District funding approval, with a 2.5 mile expansion from Arizona Street along Goose Lake to West Texas Avenue slated for completion by early 2005.
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Goose Creek Stream
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W.C. Britton Park
Arizona Street
Goose Lake
West Texas Avenue
Mery Rosenbaum
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