Texas lawmakers begin school funding session
Gov. Rick Perry proposed a school funding plan offering homeowners seven billion dollars in property tax relief, a 1500 dollar annual teacher raise, plus funds for textbooks and new technology as the session opens.
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Baytown bust targets illegal eight liner arcade
Baytown undercover officers seized 42 eight liners along with cash from a former gas station on Spur 330 and North Burnet Drive. One man was arrested on a Class B misdemeanor count of promoting gambling. The site is listed as Is She Here in city permits. See 8-LINERS on Page 3.
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Harris County imposes fire ban on outdoor burning
Harris County commissioners enacted a burn ban in unincorporated areas through Sept 19 or until conditions improve. The ban bans trash and vegetation burning but allows cooking fires and some fireworks. violations carry a Class C misdemeanor. Fire Marshal urges voluntary restraint on rockets with sticks and missiles with fins.
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Mike Montgomery
Montgomery
Texas Forest Service
Baytown Soldier Pursues Bold Army Path From Humble Roots
Rene Fernandez grew up in Richmond and Rosenberg, joined the Army just before graduating in 1994, and rose from private to staff sergeant in 16 months. He credits self-reliance and hard work, saying he earned every promotion and pursued physical, infantry oriented roles after boot camp.
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Lee College Hosts Weekly Senior Games This Summer
Lee College invites seniors to weekly indoor games on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Center. Participants play bridge, chess, checkers, and work on crafts while socializing. The center offers summer access to the room as thanks for senior contributions to programs and remodeling, with coffee and lunch available.
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Lynne Foley
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Heather L. Nicholson
Baytown Sun
Coleen Dickerson
Rosa Soileau
Yslita Brewer
Pat Thomas
Barbara Wilson
Crosby gas well fire put out and safety warnings eased
The natural gas well near Crosby was extinguished after smoke and sand subsided when an underground cave collapsed about 11 000 feet beneath the site. Officials say the fire is dormant and gas is not escaping. Water wells tested show no hazards while 15 nearby families must rely on bottled water until retests finish.
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Dayton condemns KKK literature distribution in city
Dayton City Council unanimously adopts a resolution denouncing hate group literature left in residents yards. The action follows police complaints about fliers advertising a June 11 Tomball lecture and exhibit by the White Camel Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
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