Harris County Judge Delivers Gloomy 2011 Outlook Speech
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett warned of financial dismay in a 2011 State of the County address at the Hilton Americas Houston. He cited dropping tax values and a strained criminal justice budget while urging focus and resilience despite challenges. Introduced by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, the talk addressed over 1,000 business leaders at the Greater Houston Partnership event.
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Officials eye economic development in Baytown
Baytown officials held a joint meeting of the City Council and the Municipal Development District to discuss economic development and ongoing projects. The MDD board approved up to $100,000 for the Texas Avenue Streetscape project to fund extra security lighting materials testing and potential excavation contingencies. Joe Carpenter said the streetscape work remains on schedule despite some problems with underground conditions.
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Barbers Hill ISD Faces Budget Storm With Caution
Barbers Hill ISD in Mont Belvieu has weathered storms from Ike to Austin budget shocks while continuing to focus on classroom excellence. District leaders praise taxpaying stewardship as state shortfalls loom, noting a 4.5 of 5 star efficiency rating and a $500 million value limitation with Enterprise Products to strengthen future tax bases. A 2008 voter approval kept a $600,000 tax rate retention, supporting ongoing operations amid financial pressures.
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