Highlands Rotarians rally to aid Hacklesburg tornado victims
Highlands Rotary Club members in District 5890 launch a aid drive to help Hacklesburg Alabama after a devastating tornado. They collect blankets clothing food water toiletries Walmart gift cards money and toys with Houston Rotarians joining the effort. The campaign will continue for at least a year as residents seek relief and reconstruction.
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Anahuac Council Pauses Local Traffic Court
Anahuac city leaders decided not to move traffic violations to the municipal court for now. Tickets will stay processed by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace office. Mayor Sue Hawthorne cited ticket fees and state share while Constable Don Langford reviewed monthly ticket volumes. The council took no action.
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Grubb LC student honored by Texas House
Texas House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing Vesta Grubb on April 14 for her academic achievements and scholarship success. Honors Coordinator John Britt praised her focus and talent after he read her Jack Kent Cooke Foundation essay to the Board of Regents.
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Foundation to award grants today in Goose Creek CISD
The GCCISD Education Foundation prize patrol will visit Goose Creek CISD to inform 48 teachers their grant proposals will be funded. Administrators and likely several school board trustees will participate as Gilbert Santana announced a donation exceeding expectations. See SEE GRANTS on page 8.
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ExxonMobil donation backs Goose Creek science programs
ExxonMobil announced a $38,000 donation to Goose Creek CISD at a Monday night school board meeting. The funds support science education through four aims: $20,000 for Trinity River and Wetlands Center field trips, $5,000 for GCCISD teacher attendance at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, and $10,000 for student transportation.
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Art League of Baytown gears up for grand re opening
A busy week at the Art League of Baytown includes a Thursday Baytown City Council meeting to thank officials for helping renovate the league’s city owned Art Center. A 6:30 p.m. Friday ribbon cutting marks the center’s grand re opening with public attendance. The Spring Art Show entries close Thursday and judging occurs Saturday with a May 15 reception at 2 p.m. to view winners. The Baytown Photo Club, in its second year, joins the new photography division and is expected to excel.
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