Lee College Center opens with arts programs and performances
The Lee College Performing Arts Center hosts a grand opening with tours and an art exhibit from 6 to 7 pm. Performances begin at 7 pm by the Lee College Players, Chorale, Baytown Symphony Orchestra, Baytown Concert Band, Baytown Community Chorus, Camerata, and a piano duo Charlotte Mueller and Alina Klimaszewska. The $14 million facility includes a 700-seat theatre, 125-seat black box, two recital halls, recording studio, green room, and practice rooms. President Michael Murphy calls it a new cultural venue for students and Baytown residents. The project was funded by tuition revenue bonds and a $2 million capital campaign for equipment.
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Crespo Steps Down in District 5 Race for May 9 Ballot
Crespo of Crespo and Jirrell Funeral Home says time is limited and will step down. Retired teacher Jenice Coffey filed to seek Crespo’s District 5 school board seat for the May 9 election. Agustin Laredo III filed to defend District 2 seat, with Loredo remaining unopposed as of press time.
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Jirrell Funeral Home
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BLT stages One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest cast and crew
Baytown Little Theater presents the classic drama featuring Randle McMurphy and Nurse Ratched with cast members Dwayne Bailey Butch Priddy Amy Miller Martin Jamison Applebee and Ryan Martin under director Maggie Eubanks. The production promises twists and intense scenes and tickets are available online or by phone with limited seating.
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Texas cities land HUD stimulus funds totaling 517 million
HUD allocations released Monday provide Texas cities and counties with more than 517 million in stimulus money, plus 14.4 million to 12 health centers serving uninsured and about 119.8 million for public housing upgrades. The rollout aims to create over 400 jobs, with funds also supporting homeless shelters and lead paint remediation in Houston Dallas Galveston Harris County.
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Harris County DA announces new discovery agreement
Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos announced a new discovery agreement to improve transparency in justice. The plan provides police offense reports to defense lawyers and allows access to witness statements, photographs, and other documentary evidence the prosecution plans to introduce at trial with confidential redactions.
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