Baytown Mayor Swearin Opens District 3 Vacancy
After Calvin Mundinger becomes mayor, Baytown City Council weighs filling the District 3 seat. No charter guidance exists for the vacancy. council may solicit applications from District 3 residents. Mundinger has represented District 3 since 1999. the process remains at council discretion.
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Baytown
Calvin Mundinger
Mundinger
Mercedes Renteria HI
Pete Alfaro
Gary Smith
Lakewood
Eastpoint
North Baytown
RSS Coach Quits After Allegations Investigated
Pedro Gutierrez, Sterling High softball coach, submitted his resignation after Goose Creek district concluded an investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior with a 16 year old player. The district suspended him with pay on April 24 pending the resignation.
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Pedro Gutierrez
Sterling
Goose Creek
Gutierrez
Frank Hutchins
Kathy Clausen
Clausen
Hutchins
Two New Boats Proposed for Harris County Lynchburg Ferry
Harris County Commissioners heard Wilbur Smith Associates report recommending two replacement ferries for the 40 year old boats that cross the Houston Ship Channel. Each new craft would carry 12 to 16 vehicles, preserving service and the historic link. The project, costing 155000 for study, moves to engineers and budget review with strong community and preservation backing. Nathaniel Lynch.
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Harris County
Lynchburg
Houston Ship Channel
Wilbur Smith Associates
Harris County Commissioners Court
Wilbur Smith
Precinct 2
Sylvia Garcia
Garcia
Nathaniel Lynch
Goose Creek approves $10,000 pay raise for Sultis
Goose Creek ISD unanimously approves a four year contract boosting Barbara Sultis salary to 180000 next year and 210000 in four years. New president Steve Fischer cites competitive wages and parity with district benefits as goals.
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Goose Creek
Barbara Sultis
Steve Fischer
Sultis
Galena Park
Deer Park
Fisher
Texas Association of School Boards
Texas Association of School Administrators
Fischer
Landfill dispute hinges on executory contract ruling
After seven years of legal wrangling over TSP Development's proposed 797 acre Chambers County landfill, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Wesley W. Steen is set to rule on two motions that could decide if the firm can acquire the site. Observers doubt the project remains a priority. Court actions began with TSP's bankruptcy filing on December 28 and an option extension from USX.
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TSP
U.S
Wesley W. Steen
Steen
Chambers County
Beach City
USX Corporation
US Steel
Cedar Crossing LP
Houston
Robbery outside San Jacinto Mall on Tuesday night
A woman was robbed at gunpoint near San Jacinto Mall in front of J.C. Penney by two black men. The first, 6 ft 2 in, 110 to 120 lb, wore a black do rag and blue jersey. the second, 5 ft 4 in, wore a black shirt. A blue steel revolver with a white towel concealed barrel was used. Baytown Crime Stoppers offers up to 1000 for information. anonymity guaranteed.
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San Jacinto Mall
J.C. Penney’s
Baytown
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