Texas legislature ends school finance session without plan
The Texas Legislature adjourned its special session on school finance without a funding plan, two days before the legal end. Gov. Perry signaled efforts for a late August constitutional amendment ballot, while leaders plan joint working groups for a potential future session. Craddick urged waiting for court decisions on school funding lawsuits before reconvening.
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Austin
Texas
Rick Perry
David Dewhurst
Senate
House
Tom Craddick
Perry
Craddick
Tral
Dewhurst
Mundinger edges Renteria in tight Baytown council race
Mundinger leads in a low turnout election with 77 percent. Renteria wins strong in West Baytown and Central Heights while Mundinger leads overall in District 3. Early voting mirrors main results with Mundinger ahead about 75 to 25. Mundinger and Mahan set swearing in for May 27, with council to appoint a replacement for Mundinger’s seat.
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Mercedes Renteria
Mundinger
West Baytown
Central Heights
Renteria
Eastpoint
Mahan
Gary Smith
Lakewood
Baker Road
Garth Road
Finley column asks if torture can be justified
In a Tuesday column Jim Finley discusses moral lines in treating prisoners and poses a mirror test about torturing terrorists to save one’s family. He invites readers to submit affidavits and notes his email for contact.
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Jim Finley
Houston
Head of Iraqi Governing Council killed in Baghdad bombing
The head of the US approved Iraqi Governing Council, Izzadine Saleem, was killed when a roadside bomb exploded as his convoy waited at a checkpoint near the Green Zone. Two U.S. soldiers were wounded and nine others died in broader attacks. insurgents continued targeting Iraqi and coalition officials ahead of the June 30 sovereignty handover.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Mark Kimmitt
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
United States
Anbar
1St Marine Expeditionary Force
Izzadine Saleem
Abdel-Zahran Othman
Governing Council
Ing
Kimmitt
Saleem
Aquila al-Hashimi
Associated Press
Ramzi Haidar
U.S
Downtown Texas Avenue Revitalization Plans Debated
City discussions weigh parallel versus diagonal parking and one way changes on Texas Avenue to boost walking and dining areas. Revitalization costs hover 400000 to 600000 per block with eight blocks under study, funding from grants and H3 project aid. The effort aims for Texas Main Street Program by July with architectural and economic guidance.
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Texas Avenue
Eisher
Hoal
Goose Creek
Baytown
San Jacinto Mall
Downtown Association
Texas Historical Commission
San Jacinto
Welfare call uncovers mother and two children living without power
Baytown officers found a mother and two children in an apartment at Leewood Apartments on Northwood Drive with no electrical service and minimal food Sunday. CPS notified as police logged 16 calls from 6 am Sunday to 6 am Monday, including alarms, assaults, thefts, disturbances, auto theft, burglaries, and minor accidents.
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Baytown
Leewood
Northwood Drive
Anahuac Council Maintains Stop Sign Decision at Tower Donna
The Anahuac council heard residents’ remarks about three new stop signs at Tower and Donna Drive in Penick subdivision. Some urged reconsideration, but council kept its May 10 approval. Joel Herrington and Mary Jo Penick supported the signs citing child safety and speeding concerns. No action was taken to alter the decision.
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Jackson
Tower
Donna Drive
Penick
Joel Herrington
Herrington
Mary Jo Penick
Judge weighs option validity before land sale approval
At Monday hearing Judge Steen urged ruling on whether the option is executory before deciding if TSP can sell land to J Herzog. Objections claim the option expired and TSP lacks lawful claim. If option invalid, sale moot. otherwise a Monday hearing on the sale proceeds.
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TSP
Steen
Jameson
Elder
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
J. Herzog
USX
Cedar Crossing
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