Crosby School Board Tables Expansion Plan
After two years and many options the Crosby School Board again delays a final decision on an expansion program. A special meeting saw unanimous tabled action as citizens urged a court approved plan, while critics said focus on student education was lacking. Local concerns centered on building Farm Road 2100 in Newport subdivision and the judge’s stance.
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Donna Purdy
Crosby
Crosby School Board
Earl Boykin
Jim Cheek
Concerned Citizens For Better Schools
Lawmakers Expect Snags At Aug. Special Session
Gov. Mark White summoned Texas legislators to a special session starting Aug. 6 to address a budget deficit potentially exceeding 3 billion dollars. Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby and House Speaker Gib Lewis cautioned no agreement on a deficit plan, though they expect progress as the opening date nears. White blamed the oil price drop for Treasury distress and said Texas is at the mercy of Saudi Arabia.
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Austin
Mark White
Bill Hobby
Gib Lewis
White
Capitol
Texas
Saudi Arabia
Pearce Street Journal Hails Confusing Communication
The piece notes a man comparing Aunt Sarah letters to the complexity of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a sharp take on modern confusion and legal language.
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Pearce Street Journal
Sarah
Around Town Highlights and Local Notes
Stan Shroyer discusses other time zones. Jeanne Sapp plays cards with help from a friend. Barbara Vinson makes a rare appearance. Donna Sanders talks about a new work schedule. Gordon Leeks stops by a party for a quick visit. Ron Mitchell seeks contributions for a costume idea. Jim E. Long is unusually quiet after dental surgery. Buddy McBride unveils a new look. Russell Liles does a friend a favor. Lovella Bailey entertains out-of-town guests.
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Stan Shroyer
Jeanne Sapp
Barbara Vinson
Donna Sanders
Gordon Leeks
Ron Mitchell
Jim E. Long
Buddy McBride
Russell Liles
Lovella Bailey
Quadruplets Thrive After Preterm Birth at Hermann Hospital
The Berner quadruplets, born July 6 at Hermann Hospital, are 10 percent premature but thriving with a 90 percent survival chance. Kimberly Ann and Melissa weigh about two pounds each, with Kimberly Ann in the NICU. Irma Berner, Ruben, and the Houston family plan a month or more of hospital care as tests show no abnormalities so far.
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Donna Purdy
Houston
Berner
Rickie Rosenberg
University Children’s Hospital
Hermann Hospital
Séttier
Iria Bérner
Irma
Ruben
Argentina
Baytown
San Jacinto Mail
Berners
Ms. Rosenberg
Cynthia
Laura Marie
Kimberly Ann
Melissa
Ms.Rosenberg
Irma Berner
Official says mob evading gas taxes
Federal Highway Administrator Ray Barnhart says mob infiltration in gasoline distribution cost Texas 74 million dollars last year and could total 1 billion nationally. He cites testimony in Washington and calls for revised tax collection to curb losses. He supports enforcing the 55 mph limit and notes fatalities from drunk driving exceed speed-related deaths.
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Austin
Texas
Ray Barnhart
Barnhart
Texas House
State Highway Commission
S Aid
Washington, D.C
NASA tapes show Challenger crew unaware of danger
NASA reports the Challenger crew did not show awareness of trouble in the final moments. The restored ocean floor tape indicates internal communications remained as during a normal ascent, with seven astronauts unaware before the explosion 73 seconds after launch from Cape Canaveral.
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NASA
Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space Agency
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Michael J. Smith
Smith
Page &A
Houston Charles Lashley Leads Mont Belvieu Buyout Program
Houston Charles Lashley, a Texas Eastern engineer and new Mont Belvieu Program manager, oversees buyout offers to residents. He succeeds Steve Horton, now director of technical services. About 80 offers issued, 49 accepted, one closing, with Texas Eastern affiliates funding the 13 company buyout effort.
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Houston
Charles Lashley
Texas Eastern
Steve Horton
Lashley
Mont Belvieu
Gas and Petroleum Group
la Gloria
Tyler
New Methodist minister chosen for St Pauls Church
Rev. Donald White named new minister of St. Pauls United Methodist Church at 7915 Bayway Drive succeeding the retired Rev. Dunman after 48 years in ministry. White, a 21 year veteran, previously served Grace UMC in Texas City and multiple Houston area congregations. He is Galveston native and Lon Morris and Texas Wesleyan graduate with Emory Divinity degree. He and wife Vivian have three daughters, Diane Susan Cheryl.
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Louise Shaw
Donald White
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Bayway Drive
White
Grace United Methodist Church
Texas City
8.M. Dunman, Jr
Houston
Galveston
Central Methodist Church
Central Methodist
Methodist Church
Lon Morris
Lege
Jacksonville
Texas
Texas Wesleyan
Fort Worth
Emory University
Atlanta
Vivian
Low Morris College
Diane
Susan
Weekend Forecast Sees Warm, Cloudy Spell with Thunder Risk
Fair to partly cloudy conditions with a Friday night low in the mid 70s. Saturday brings mostly cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of thundershowers with a high near 90s. The past 24 hours recorded a low of 76 and a high of 94.
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Sun
Angie Bracey
Congress
Reagan
Sierra Club
New Methodist
Rev. White
Dunman
St. Paul’s
Cheryl
Wesley
Ashley
Texas A&m University
Les White
Daytowat
Ralersiap
San
Dacinte Mail
Verity TV
Eld
Smee
Police
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