Schools approve tech upgrades and oppose tax-exempt housing
The Goose Creek district moves $52,000 to expand TAS K knowledge software at Lee and Sterling high schools with immediate feedback via wireless pads and adds 600 computers districtwide, aiming for one computer per four students. It also upgrades era computers with $118,000 in bond funds. A resolution opposes Texas tax exempt housing within Goose Creek boundaries, citing loss of property tax revenue and state funds.
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Lee and
Sterling
Clarence Albus
Beverly Walker
Gilbert Santana
Citizens Bond Technology Advisory Committee
Santana
Goose Creek
Charlene Piggott
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Piggott
Cotten
Lee College
Highlands
Racial profiling data split up for 2003 reports debated
The report re compiled after clerical errors will go to the Baytown City Council on March 12. Chambers County Narcotics Task Force logged 27 traffic stops in 2003 with 48 percent white and 51 percent black drivers, nine vehicle searches, five whites and four blacks, eight with consent. No arrests resulted. Sheriff Kreuzer cites vehicle video exemptions. critics say tier one data applies. The debate includes funding threats and calls for clearer reporting.
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Baytown
Chambers County
Jimmy Sylvie
Monroe Kreuzer
Don Palmer
Kreuzer
Texas
Kelvin Bass
Royce West
Dallas
Bass
Chris Heaton
Texas Municipal Police Association
Chambers County Sheriff's Department
Heaton
County Commissioners Court
Baytown Night at Rodeo funds scholarships with nine buses
The Baytown Highlands Go-Texan Committee hosts Baytown Night at the Rodeo featuring rodeo events and Wynonna at Reliant Park. A $35 ticket covers transportation, bus refreshments, and a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo performance ticket. Buses depart 5 p.m. from San Jacinto Mall west lot and return after the final event. Funds support $10,000 Goose Creek graduation scholarships. Call Tina Arguilo or Bobby Fayle for tickets.
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Baytown
Baytown/Highlands
Chief Jones to speak at chamber lunch
Baytown Police Chief Byron Jones will address the Baytown Chamber of Commerce March membership meeting on crime statistics and day to day police operations. The 11 20 a m to 1 p m event at Goose Creek Country Club 5000 Country Club Drive costs 15 at the door 16 billed and includes lunch.
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Chief Jones
Baytown
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Byron Jones
Chamber
Jones
Goose Creek Country Club
Country Club Drive
Super Tuesday heats up for Texas voting races
Voters race through a packed ballot as Super Tuesday shapes the nomination fight. Kerry allies face limited paths if today yields weak showings, while Baytown and Harris County contests test GOP and Democratic strength. Poll hours expand from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with multiple county races and new polling sites opening.
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Sharpton
Kerry
Texas
Baytown
Senate
Mario Gallegos
Houston Community College
Yolanda Navarro Flores
Constable
Ken Jones
Harris County
LR. Rush
Harris County Sherif
Roman Forest
Guy Robert Clark
Houston
John Shike
Court Koenning
Republican Party
Urban rehab board clashes over city actions and demolitions
The Urban Rehab board criticizes City Council for not enforcing orders on derelict properties. It ordered demolitions at 206 North St and 213 E. Texas Ave and a clubhouse at 2300 Taft Circle. Owners absent at meetings, city actions disputed, with calls for council explanation and legal remedies.
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Debbie Barnes
Joe Frank Robins
North St
Humble St
Taft Circle
Barnes
City Council
Bill McElthannon
Tom Hard
Woodcreek
Woodcreek Village
Garth Road
Robins
Ignacio Ramirez
David Mohlman
Texas Ave
Herlinda Ortiz
Hard
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