Beautification group eyes youth driven effort in Baytown
Keep Baytown Beautiful announces a new board and a plan to educate youth in recycling and community service. Vice president Scott Sheley says schools will be rewarded for efforts and outlines expanding the Adopt a Site program with 50 sites and 36 supporting entities. The goal is visible adoption around Goose Creek ISD schools and nearby streets.
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Last day to register for Baytown youth fair pageant
The Baytown Youth Fair Pageant runs Saturday at 3 p.m. at the fair grounds 7900 N. Main with registration open until noon today. Drop registrations at 550 Pine View Road Highlands. entries cost 25 dollars with 5 dollars per optional category and are non refundable.
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Baytown considers in house work for Texas Avenue Streetscape phase 2
Acting City Manager Ron Bottoms says bids for the Texas Avenue Streetscape Phase 2 and Town Center project were high after a single bidder. The council will weigh in house construction, phasing work, and delaying street upgrades to have the square open by Christmas with an ice rink.
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City Charter Hearings Draw Sparse Citizen Turnout
A Baytown Charter Review Committee laments poor turnout at two public hearings on updating the city charter. Only Gil Chambers and Don Murray attended, with questions about council size and the idea of a super district. Murray said no final decisions have been made and guidance from council is being considered.
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LC Extends President's Contract with Raise to 2018
The Lee College Board of Regents voted to extend President Dr Dennis Brown's contract by one year through January 31, 2018 and awarded a $10,000 salary increase. The motion, brought by Regent Don Coffey and seconded by Regent Ronn Hadcox, passed unanimously as Brown planned trips to Austin to lobby against Senate Bill 1514 and House Bill 3521. He noted opposition from the Texas Association of Community Colleges and other local colleges.
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