York speaks on mix of good and bad news to Hispanic Chamber
Toby York, Goose Creek CISD superintendent, outlined district gains in state rankings and bond project completion under budget, while noting slower growth and looming state budget cuts. He cited recognition rises from Academically Acceptable to higher levels and one Exemplary in 2008 2009 2010, and discussed bond tax rates and construction costs amid economic downturn.
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Toby York
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Goose Creek
York
Pet Connection: What's new on Wednesdays column debut
Inside today highlights a new Pet Connection column answering reader questions about pet care and providing ideas for furry family members. The feature promises practical advice and ideas to improve everyday pet ownership and wellbeing.
Lee College Holds Budget Workshop Discussing Potential Cuts
Lee College regents began a budget workshop to debate cuts after years of state funding reductions. They outlined three scenarios and potential early retirement incentives, noting state aid losses top four million dollars and local tax revenue down due to property value declines.
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Lee College
Mike Murphy
Murphy
Mitsubishi chooses Memphis over Baytown for Project 21 plant
Baytown officials learned in February that Mitsubishi Power Products Inc. will locate a $207.2 million manufacturing plant in Memphis, not Baytown, ending a 21 month secretive pursuit. B J Simon of the Baytown West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation lamented the outcome during a Chamber luncheon, noting the clandestine process and the loss of 281 potential jobs. The Cedar Crossing site had been the focus of talks between Mitsubishi and a shadowy project team, with officials offering jokey explanations to local media.
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Chambers County Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Pointe Recreation Complex
Project 21
Mitsubishi
Baytown
Cedar Crossing
Simon
B.J. Simon
Baytown West Chambers County
Baytown Chamber Plans 66th Annual Banquet April 7
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce will host its 66th Annual Banquet on April 7 at Goose Creek Country Club with a 6 p.m. social hour and 7 p.m. dinner. The event includes installation of new Board Chairman Dave Jirrels of Crespo & Jirrels Funeral and Cremation and remarks from outgoing Chair Van Long. It also honors outgoing directors and committee chairs and introduces a slate of officers and directors for 2011 2012 including Jirrell as Chair, Steve Cope, Fred Dohmann, David Daspit, Donna Gates, and Gary Englert as officers, plus new directors Rod Herrick, Bob Hoskins, Brennan Marsh, Karla Opryshek, and Bruce Wood.
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Baytown
Dave Jirrels
Crespo & Jirrels
van Long
Baytown Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Jirrell
Steve Cope
ExxonMobil
Fred Dohmann
Advanced Aromatics
David Daspit
Texas First Bank
Donna Gates
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Gary Englert
Community Bank of Texas
Rod Herrick
Baytown Industrial Park
Bob Hoskins
Enterprise Products
Brennan Marsh
Texas Citizens Bank
Karla Opryshek
Krisher-McKay Realtors
Bruce Wood
San Jacinto Mall
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Hispanic Chamber
Baytown Sun
Nicki Evans
Kim Riggs
Bayside
Anahuac
Basi
Chambers
Baytown Chamber
Jirrels
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