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