Baytown to weigh charter amendments at council session
Baytown council to discuss proposed charter amendments including term limits for mayor and members and two readings for annexation ordinances. Other topics include departmental consolidation, Ethics Commission future and ballot placement for the November election. Public comments welcome with Zoom option available.
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Baytown
Nances
Charter Committee
Rick Davis
Davis
Council
Ethics Commission
City Hall
Market St
Zoom.com
Goose Creek district weighs raises and ESSER funds to balance budget
Goose Creek officials discuss a 2.5 percent raise amounting to 12.7 million and a potential deficit under the proposed 255.7 million budget for next year. They expect ESSER funds from the 2021 American Rescue Plan to cover gaps, noting ESSER totals around 46 million with 30.9 million initial allocation. Bus drivers would start at 20 dollars per hour to attract and retain staff as the district aims to end the school day earlier and improve campus support.
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Clark
ESSER
Goose Creek
Texas 313 Agreements Aimed at Attracting Jobs and Growth
O Brien explains 313 agreements help lure high paying jobs to Texas and Baytown while funding school capital projects through tax deferral. He notes growth brings amenities like master planned communities and improved dining and entertainment, and that districts with negotiation power benefit from deferral funding without excessive bond votes.
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O’brien
Texas
Baytown
Flood barrier work tightens I-10 lanes amid suit
Crews mapped medians and started partial closures from Oak Island Road to FM 1406 with I-10 westbound down to two lanes and eastbound to one. Lawyers in Chambers County flood barrier suits say the barriers resemble dams from Harvey and Imelda, while they pursue a consolidated case across Chambers Jefferson and Liberty counties in Galveston federal court.
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FM 1724
Oak Island Road
FM 1406
Chambers County
Txdot
Imelda
Daniel Charest
Burns
Charest
Charles Irvine
Irvine and Conner
Larry Vincent
Lawrence Dunbar
Winnie
U.S
Andrew Edison
Liberty County
Jefferson County
I-10
U.S 90
Galveston
U.S. District Court
Texas
Jeff Brown
Court of Appeals
Baytown Bowl resumes with charity focus and strong local talent
The Baytown area charity football game returns after a hiatus. Organizers expect 20 000 to 40 000 dollars for scholarships supported by advertising and donations. In May the GHFCA awarded 18 scholarships at 1500 dollars each, funds aimed at male and female athletes.
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Olin
GHFCA
Protest over vaccine mandate draws Baytown turnout at hospital
Demonstrators gathered along Baker Road and Garth Road near Houston Methodist Baytown as staff protested a vaccine requirement. About 40 from across the system joined, citing bodily autonomy. organizers plan a larger lawsuit growing toward 175 to 200 plaintiffs.
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Bridges
Baker Road
Garth Road
Shipley
Baytown
Eric Freed
GoFundMe
Marga Matthews
Boom
Houston Methodist
Eva Cadena Gamez dies at 66 in Baytown residence
Eva Cadena Gamez 66 of Baytown died June 6 2021 at home surrounded by family. Born January 16 1955 in Floresville she lived in Baytown 29 years and cherished books roses and Spurs games. Survived by husband Jeff D Gamez Sr. children Taylor and Jeff Jr. siblings Dan Gloria Joe Stevie Elizabeth. many nieces nephews and friends. i RESPO JIRRELS Funeral and Cremation Services 281 839 0700
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Eva Cadena Gamez
Baytown
Eva
Floresville
Olivia Martinez Cadena
Daniel Cadena
Floresville High School
St. Philips and Lee Colleges
San Antonio Spurs
Gamez
Edward Cadena
Ricky Salinas
Jeff David Gamez
Taylor Renee Gamez
Dan Cadena
Gloria Trevino
Joe Cadena
Stevie Cadena
Elizabeth Monsivais
Daisy
Ronnie Carl Hooper Sr dies in Baytown Texas
Ronnie Carl Hooper Sr a Baytown Texas native born January 23 1946 to Ronnie Hooper and Rosetta Hooper Tolliver died June 4 2021 in Baytown. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Baytown and will receive services June 12 2021 at Fellowship Community Baptist Church Baytown with viewing 8 to 10 am and service at 10 30 am. Walker Funeral Home Crosby handles arrangements.
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Baytown
Ronnie Hooper
Rosetta Hooper
Tolliver
George Washington Carver
Fellowship Community Baptist Church
Danubria
Texas
Walker Funeral Home, Inc
Crosby
Abbott says Texas power grid fixed after winter blackout
Governor Greg Abbott and fellow Republicans touted sweeping reforms they say fix flaws blamed for February’s deadly outage. Experts warn grid remains vulnerable and warn reforms do not guarantee against a similar crisis, with no direct financial relief for consumers.
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Austin
Texas
Greg Abbott
U.S
Abbott
America
EPA to update waste pits work in virtual meeting tonight
The Environmental Protection Agency will host a virtual community meeting at 6 p.m. to provide updated information on removing toxic materials from the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site. Viewing locations include the San Jacinto Community Center in Highlands and Channelview Fire Department, with questions directed to EPA speakers. Citizens may also watch via the EPA San Jacinto River Waste Pits page or listen by toll free call.
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Environmental Protection Agency
San Jacinto River
Texas Health and Environment Alliance
San Jacinto Community Center
Highlands
Highland Woods
Channelview
Epa.gov
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