Oilman Middleton launches bid for Texas House District 23 seat
Mayes Middleton, president of Middleton Oil Company, declares Republican run for Texas House District 23. He vows to fight against the Austin establishment, high property taxes, and government growth, criticizing career politicians and lobbyists while pledging to defend taxpayers.
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Middleton Oil Company
Austin
GCM Girls Soccer Ranks 10th in Local 2016-17 Preview
The GCM girls soccer team sits tenth on the area list for the 2016-17 school year in a midweek page 5 preview. The feature highlights local programs and notes the team’s position among competing area squads.
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Coach Inspires LC Weekend College Students
Coach motivates LC's Weekend College attendees as they balance study and community involvement. The feature highlights student resilience, campus programs, and leadership from instructors guiding nontraditional learners toward graduation.
Obituaries of Ben Sheppard Elvie McCullough Jermaine Williams
Obituary notices for Ben Sheppard Elvie M McCullough Jermaine Williams Georgiana Jacobs and Arturo Rivera Medrano listed on page 3. Details not provided here but these notices announce their deaths and likely funeral arrangements.
Trust in the LORD for guidance in all paths
A biblical verse from Proverbs 3 5 to 6 urges placing full trust in the Lord rather than personal understanding. It promises God will direct one’s steps and provide clear guidance in all ways.
Abbott revives bathroom bill and abortion fights in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott calls a lengthy special session to revive a failed bathroom bill targeting transgender people and to press anti abortion and anti union measures. The agenda spans nearly 20 issues and could reignite clashes at the Texas Capitol through the summer. A GOP lawmaker also threatened a weapon situation during the contentious session.
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ExxonMobil expansion eyed for Baytown and Mont Belvieu growth
Paul Guilfoyle told Baytown Chamber members that ExxonMobil’s North American Growth Project will bring an unprecedented economic impact to Baytown and Mont Belvieu. He cited the Baytown Olefins and Mont Belvieu Plastics plants, with two thirds of the investment in Baytown and one third in Mont Belvieu, as part of the shale revolution and cheap energy feeding chemical manufacturing. He recalled no major U.S. investment expected a decade ago, noting the industry has since flipped.
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Paul Guilfoyle
Guilfoyle
Mont Belvieu
U.S
Crosby Fair and Rodeo to mark 71st annual event
The Crosby Fair and Rodeo returns for its 71st year at the fair grounds on FM 2100 through June 17. Activities include a barbecue cook-off, live entertainment by Hill Comme Jane and Texas Country Then, a Friday parade led by Grand Marshal Sherman Eagleton, and motorized routes along Main Street and First Street. Randall King and SEE RODEO on page 18.
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Kernohan Street
Randall King
Barbers Hill ISD Trustees Review Budget Slide
The Barbers Hill ISD Board outlines a $72,567,183 general fund projection for the next fiscal year a 6.8 percent drop from last year amid state aid changes. Potential bond proceeds from an approved $120 million issue could offset future revenue, while ASATR funding remains uncertain pending legislative action. Lt. Gov Dan Patrick notes ASATR misinformation and district eligibility shifts.
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General Fund
Becky McManus
McManus
ASATA
ASATR
Topping Out At Wismer Brewery Facility Mont Belvieu
The Wismer Distributing team celebrates the topping out of its new Mont Belvieu facility with officials Michael Landolt James Paul Ferris Ann Wismer Jim Wismer and Tonya Wismer pictured. See page 3 for full story.
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Mont Belvieu
Michael Landolt
James Paul Ferris
Ann Wismer
Jim Wismer
Tonya Wismer
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