Chambers County Votes Mileage Rate Increase for 2011
Chambers County Commissioners Court approved raising the vehicle mileage rate from 51 to 55.5 cents per mile for July through December 2011. County Auditor Jerry Sparks noted the decision follows IRS guidance to ensure fair taxpayer reimbursement. the IRS also raised medical moving expense rates to 23.5 cents.
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Anahuac
Chambers County Commissioners Court
Chambers County
Jerry Sparks
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Don Shulman
Wal-Mart buys leased Baytown distribution center
Wal-Mart Corp repurchased the 4 million square foot Baytown distribution center from Texas Permanent School Fund after leasing since 2005. Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson touted the deal as earning the fund over 40 million for Texas schools without tax increases. The center remains Baytown’s largest distribution hub, supporting jobs and local taxes.
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Wal-Mart Corp
Baytown
Texas
Jerry Patterson
Wal-Mart
Houston Ship Channel
Chambers County
New gainful employment rules aid Lee College students
New and returning Lee College students can assess program costs, loan repayment rates, debt to earnings ratios, and job opportunities under the U.S. Department of Education gainful employment regulations. Sharon Mullins says programs must prepare students for recognized occupations to receive federal aid, with cost and outcome disclosures to help informed choices. Programs count as gainful if at least 35 percent of former students repay loans or loan payments fit within discretionary income guidelines, guiding student decisions.
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Lee College
U.S. Department of Education
Sharon Mullins
Weather forecast for sunny humid conditions high 95
A weather note reports sunny and humid conditions with a high of 95 degrees and a low of 77. Expect warm humidity, light winds, and possible afternoon heat risk across the region. Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak sun hours.
Pit bulls euthanized after attack
The two pit bull mixes that mauled a 10 year old boy while he rode his bicycle were euthanized Monday afternoon by Harris County authorities. The owners chose not to reclaim the animals and adoption was deemed inappropriate at the time. The boy’s condition showed some improvement according to reports, while a Memorial Hermann Hospital spokesman did not comment. A common law husband and wife face third degree felony charges in Harris County for the attack.
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Crosby
Colleen Hodges
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Harris County
Michael Hanes
Onstar aids recovery of stolen vehicle
A Baytown resident reported a burglary and vehicle theft from Pin Oak Drive. The Onstar system helped police track the 2011 Silverado to Humble where it was recovered with burglary items inside and a 28 year old Highlands woman taken into custody on unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and evading arrest charges.
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Baytown
Eric Freed
Freed
Humble
Humble Police
Harris County
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