TAKS policy sparks debate on graduation walks
District trustees debated allowing students who failed part of the TAKS to participate in commencement. Supporters cited compassion and the need for finalizing degrees while opponents warned the state requirements must be met. Several trustees wrestled with whether to let graduates walk without passing all tests.
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Janie Sanchez
Sanchez
Carl Burg
Burg
District 3
Weston Cotten
Phelitria Barnes
Agustin Laredo
District 5
Anthony Crespo
District 7
Steve Fischer
Fischer
City approves tow fee hike and cab rate debate continues
Mayor Stephen DonCarlos described limited relief for area taxi drivers as rates rise. Council backed raising city tow storage from 15 to 20 dollars for vehicles up to 25 feet and 35 dollars for longer tows, but rejected automatic minimum-state adjustments. Brumback noted 24/7 lot access and posted numbers to aid same-day retrieval.
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Stephen DonCarlos
Council
Brumback
Baytown Youth Action Club expands as they plan center
YAC in Baytown continues senior outreach with a senior dance and backs a larger youth center with a game room lab deli stage and study rooms. Members attend the YAC Summit in Lake Jackson earning the Spirit Award and eye hosting a Texas Municipal League event in Baytown. The group plans eighth grade inclusion and more Parks and Recreation events under coordinator Mike Flinn and advisor Shontele Fontenot. Baytown Mayor DonCarlos supports the youth center and summit hosting while Sterling senior Aleida Gamez is honored as Youth of the Month for community service and strong academics backed by multiple scholarships.
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YAC
Lake Jackson
Texas Municipal League
Parks and Recreation Department
Mike Flinn
Shontele Fontenot
Keena Chretien
Corey Cunningham
Clay Dippel
Christine Garcia
Jose Garcia
Katie Kenny
Charles Lester
Jacob Miller
Laura Siegelman
Kelsey Smith
Amanda Thain
Flinn
Stephen DonCarlos
Sterling
Aleida Gamez
Gamez
National Society of
Relay For Life
Goodfellows
Gomez
Marine Corps
Baytown Historic Barn Aims to Preserve Oil Era Past
Baytown Heritage Preservation Association moves to finish a Nebraska-delivered barn at Republic of Texas Plaza Park. Phase 1 adds a 40 by 30 foot meeting space with running water and air conditioning later, as volunteers seek donations and equipment to complete walls, roof, and interior exhibits. The project serves Goose Creek CISD students with tours and public events like the August 16 Cowboy Supper and supports Bayland Guards marker plans.
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Texas
Baytown
Nebraska
BHPA
Rose Marie Thomson
Goose Creek
Thomson
Parks and Recreation
Scott Johnson
Bay Area Heritage Society
Republic of Texas Plaza Park
James Bowie
the Alamo
Bayland Park
Bayland Guards
Company
Second Texas Infantry
Baytownhistory.org
Republic of Texas
Wayne Grey
N. Main
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Nicki Evans Rose Marie Thomson
Baytown Historical Preservation Association
Republic of Texas Plaza
North Main
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