lawmakers tout HB3 funding gains amid caution from officials
Gov. Abbott may have signed the school finance reform package with HB3 promising over 5 billion dollars in property tax relief and pay raises for educators. Officials warn against premature celebration as districts like Barbers Hill ISD see tax cuts and recapture reductions, though superintendents urge measured response.
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Greg Abbott
Chambers County
Mayes Middleton
Greg Poole
Barbers Hill
First Responders Treated to Lunch
Community volunteers organized a luncheon for local first responders, praising their service and sharing updates on safety initiatives. Local officials attended, thanking police, fire and EMS teams for ongoing dedication. The event highlighted collaborative efforts across city agencies to protect residents.
Celebrating dads and all they do for us
A lifestyle page celebrates Father’s Day traditions and the role of dads in families. It highlights gift ideas, activities, and memories that mark the occasion across communities and homes.
Obituaries for Susan Creasy Johnston and others
Obituary notices list Susan Creasy Johnston Jiminez Macio Ramirez Jr and Faye Culpepper Cone along with Shizuko Dee S Findlay. Brief notices appear on page 3A detailing deaths and memorial information for these individuals.
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Shizuko
Dee’ S. Findlay
Verse of encouragement from scripture
A Bible verse reassures readers with the command to not fear or be dismayed, affirming the Lord your God's presence everywhere you go. It emphasizes courage and steadfast faith as guidance for daily life.
New animal shelter plan gains traction at council
Council reviews options for a new animal shelter instead of renovating. Kim Dowdy of Quorum Architecture outlines capacity projections through 2030 and 2045, a $5.59 to $6 million cost with $7 million funded over 10 years, and a layout praised by Councilman David Himsel.
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Kim Dowdy
Quorum Architecture
Animal Control Advisory Committee
Dowdy
David Himsel
Himsel
Rick Davis
Rabin Denounces Mueller Report as Hoax in Facebook Post
Bay town area Republican Congressman Brian Babin calls the Mueller report on Russian interference a hoax in a social media post. He argues Democrats chase a witch hunt and says there was no collusion, while Democratic Rep Sylvia Garcia urges continued investigations.
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Mueller
U.S
William Barr
Baytown-area
Brian Rabin
East Harris County
Chambers County
East Texas
Sylvia Garcia
Waste pit activist earns award for Bayou stewardship
Jacquelyn Young executive director of the Texas Health and Environment Alliance has led cleanup efforts for two contaminated pits in the San Jacinto River. Her advocacy helped press the EPA to commit to full action. Young received the Terry Hershey Bayou Stewardship Award at this year’s ceremony, alongside Kevin Shanley and Sylvester Turner.
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Jacquelyn Young
Texas Health and Environment Alliance
San Jacinto River
EPA
Kevin Shanley
Sylvester Turner
Young
Baytown Names Health Director Tony Gray to Full Post
Tony Gray was unanimously approved by the Baytown council as health director after serving as acting chief since predecessor Mike Lester retired in February. The council will evaluate his plans to move the department forward and elevate its services.
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Tony Gray
Council
Baytown
Gray
Mike Lester
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