Baytown Firefighters Near Two Year 6 Percent Raises Contingent on Revenue
Baytown negotiators reach tentative two year deal with firefighters offering 6 percent raise for year one and a second 6 percent raise in year two if general fund revenues meet a 5 percent threshold. Revenue targets set at $65.23 million for 2013 14 and $68.49 million for 2014 15. Agreement includes Medical Battalion Chief reclassification and requires ratification by firefighters and Baytown City Council before taking effect in January.
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Baytown
Bob Leiper
Leiper
Mark Medrano
Medrano
Fire Department
Two Hidalgo officers shot during La Joya warrant service
Two South Texas police officers were shot while serving a warrant in La Joya, Hidalgo County. The suspect remained barricaded inside a house as gunfire continued, with two helicopters circling the scene and dozens of law enforcement vehicles and command centers in the field.
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Hidalgo County
Eddie Guerra
McAllen
Rio Grande Valley
la Joya
Rezoning fight over SF2 change for Goose Creek area
P and Z commission backs zoning shift but residents fear duplexes and wildlife loss from former Goose Creek Country Club site. Meritage Homes plans single family detached homes $200k to $400k with open space and parks, entry off Emmett Hutto Parkway. Council to rule likely in August after safeguards remove attached housing from SF2.
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Kevin Cummings
Cummings
Meritage Homes
Goose Creek Country Club
Emmett Hutto Parkway
Meritage
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Houston
Baytown
Volunteers Review Housing Repairs for Baytown Aid
Volunteer Restoration evaluates requests from Baytown residents needing home assistance. They select houses for long term impact, focusing on projects that do not depreciate and benefit families over time. Baytown Community Restoration operates as a faith based outreach accepting donations and volunteers.
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Fuqua
Baytown
District expands pre-K for ESL and low income students
Dr. Melissa Duarte announces pre-K expansion with extended bilingual English language development and longer days. Additional slots may open for families near qualification thresholds, funded locally, adding nine PK teachers and expanded equipment as campuses open.
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Melissa Duarte
Duarte
Lawsuit by Anita Parker Faces Ongoing Proceedings
Brown notes the suit lacks merit while the case advances through the legal process. Thursday’s meeting mainly covered routine items and bond funded construction. Steve Evans reports Rundell Hall furnishings delayed until mid September. no classrooms occupy the building so classes remain unaffected. Brown cites early fall enrollment growth.
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Anita Parker
Brown
Steve Evans
Rundell Hall
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