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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 2003

Page

7

Baytown Eyesouth Through Civic Pride Efforts Article

Baytown officials and residents debate the city’s image as an industrial hub. Keep Texas Beautiful awards, efforts in litter prevention and beautification are highlighted, with critics calling for tangible results and stronger civic spirit.

Leison Texas Harlow Keep Texas Beautiful Texas Commission On Environmental Quality Texas Department of Transportation The Recycling Alliance of Texas Cécile Carson Carson Baytown Evans Texas Monthly Suzi Banks Rockport Banks Freeport Austin Morgan's Point Bay Baytown Nature Center Hartman Bridge Texas Avenue Mike Lester Corpus Christi Lester San Francisco David Evans Baker Road

Budget strains rise as districts weigh Robin Hood effects

The article details tax value drops from the Clean Air Act and a Goosed Creek Exxom Mobil investment while outlining district budget measures. It notes Chapter 41 status for La Porte Barbers Hill and Deer Park, and outlines potential partnerships and funding shifts under Robin Hood rules. It includes La Porte ISD’s stance, Laredo transfers, and the Oct. 16 election decision on partnering with another district.

ExxonMobil Goose Creek Harris County Barbers Hill la Porte Deer Park David Webb Laredo Justic McLarty Webb Crosby Don Hendrix Hendrix

Texas Senate backs Robin Hood school finance reform

In early May the Texas Senate approved legislation to replace the Robin Hood system, cutting local property taxes in exchange for higher sales taxes, backed by Lt. Gov. Dewhurst. The House balked, seeking a special session promised by Gov. Perry. The Texas Supreme Court later ordered continued litigation, returning the case to trial court as lawmakers push for a fairer, final solution.

Texas Senate Payid Dewhurst House Rick Perry Tom Craddick Texas Supreme Court High Court Craddick

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