Ray Charles dies at 73 in Beverly Hills
Ray Charles, famed for blending gospel with secular sounds and hits like Georgia on My Mind and What'd I Say, died at age 73 at his Beverly Hills home. He suffered acute liver disease and was surrounded by family and friends. his life spanned soul, R&B, rock, jazz, and blues.
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Lee College Travel Policy Sparks Board Tensions
Lee College trustees argued over travel reimbursement rules for board members at the San Antonio convention. Coffey urged that members pay upfront if not reimbursed, while Hall contested the policy and insisted he would cover costs himself but needed college registration. The heated discussion touched on longstanding practices and personnel comparisons within Goose Creek ISD.
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Susan Moore- Fontenot
Goose Creek
Mark Himsel
Ferry schedule change prompts safety and job concerns
County officials cite reduced night accidents and security needs after 9/11 for cutting ferry service, affecting two crews. Some business leaders oppose the hours, while officials cite aging vessels and a study urging caps on late-night sailings and potential new boats with a $26 million 20-year plan.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
Texas killer Lopez gets 50 year plea deal in murder case
McCown and the Dunnams pursued extradition from Mexico to Texas for a trial against Lopez for the murder of Lori Dunnam. Facing life or death, Lopez accepted a 50 year plea. the Dunnams aim to protect the children and pursue ongoing parole objections.
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Council debates straw poll and new agenda rules
District 3 residents push for a noncon straw poll to let constituents share views while some fear vote stacking. Council approves updated rules dating back to 1986, trims agenda-placement threshold from four to three members and reinforces decorum with city staff discipline provisions.
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Applicants for District 3 City Council in Baytown
In alphabetical order the District 3 council candidates include Martha Barnett 51 former Baytown Motors Body Shop owner now manager and Goose Creek ISD planning committee member. Brandon Capetilio 31 calibration technician and Baytown VFW commander. Manuel Escontrias 59 Exxon Mobil engineer, former District 3 councilor 1993 99 and Goose Creek school board trustee 1987 93. Kenneth Mayo 56 retired Goose Creek teacher, former building ordinance committee member and Baytown classroom teachers association president. Tim Quinton 53 vice president of Pfeiffer and Son electrical contracting. Charles Shaffer 55 former Baytown police chief retired 2001. Lisa Urban 48 accountant, former long-range planning commission chair and Baytown Chamber of Commerce leader.
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Cats Overrun Baytown Shelter as Kittens Proliferate
Baytown shelter reports over 300 cats and kittens taken in last month, with more than 100 this month. Experts blame the cats’ breeding cycle and cats’ ability to reproduce at five to six months. Baytown Animal Control offers adoption info and hours, and mall event invites children to meet Garfield with activities and freebies.
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