Perry nears consensus on school finance plan
Gov. Rick Perry said after meeting with about 50 House Republicans that consensus is forming on school finance though no agreement on a special session. He highlighted potential gains from an excellence initiative and property tax relief, while differences persist on funding and the Robin Hood system. Perry plans to roll out a revenue proposal and may decide in April about a special session.
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City council debates tax promo rules amid ethics row
City Manager Gary Jackson warns council members against using city funds to promote the tax during civic group briefings. Beaumont Mayor Evelyn Lord faced Texas Ethics Commission fines for city contract ads supporting charter amendments. Mayor Pete Alfaro, not seeking re election in May, seeks volunteers to present the tax to civic groups while no organized opposition has emerged.
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Donna Atkins retires after nearly 30 years at St James House
BAYTOWN Donna Atkins longtime activities director at St James House retires after almost three decades leading the Episcopal run retirement community which houses 146 residents. The June 1974 hire initiated pet therapy and monthly outings to restaurants NASA and Galveston and oversees in house aromatherapy sessions and Super Bowl socials. Atkins married at the chapel 13 years ago and plans to travel bird watch with her husband, two daughters and two grandchildren.
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