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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 2012
Page
1
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new family center with a project cost of 1.4 million dollars. Local officials and fundraising supporters attended, marking a milestone for community services and youth programs at the site.
Early voting is under way for the May 29 primary elections. Voters are urged to check local polling sites and deadlines. The article notes turnout expectations and key races on the ballot.
Early voting continues through Friday for Democratic and Republican primaries with regular voting Tuesday. Through Sunday a total of 35,277 ballots were cast in Harris County. Local precincts report Baytown Community Center 210 Democratic 516 Republican, Crosby ISD administration building 132 Democratic 324 Republican, Harris County Courthouse Annex 25 Pasadena 246 Democratic 1,218 Republican.
Goose Creek CISD joined multiple districts in May 14 by approving a resolution denouncing the over reliance on standardized high stakes testing in state and federal accountability systems. The vote, unanimous, argues that singular testing dictates school worth and harms student learning. Superintendent Dr. Toby York said lawmakers focus narrows education, reducing opportunities for a rounded experience.
Kevin Troller, Baytown assistant city manager and retired U S Army colonel, will chair the 2012 2013 United Way of Baytown Area campaign. He emphasizes service, mobilizing businesses and individuals to support the community through giving and volunteering.
A April 22 fundraiser at Memorial Baptist Church combined a spaghetti luncheon and a dessert auction to support the Youth Ministry’s mission trip to New Orleans. Baytown Mayor Stephen DonCarlos and his wife Allene led the auction, praised as entertaining. Members contributed desserts including an Italian cream cake baked by the mayor.
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