State Rep Wayne Smith updates Baytown Chamber
State Rep Wayne Smith told Baytown Chamber members an update on last session highlights including the decade long redistricting effort for statewide elections and new maps that now cover house senate and national seats. He noted lawsuits challenge the maps and a federal judge may redraw an interim map next session.
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Retired Baytown couple eye rebuilding after Ike setback
Elvin and Erline Ellis cleared the site on Macarthur Street where their flood and fire damaged home stood after Hurricane Ike. If building permits arrive and construction begins, they may move into a new home before Christmas, though past promises have failed.
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Local magnate Gives 300000 to Goose Creek School
Karl Buckman of Kronos Energy Solutions donated 300000 to San Jacinto Elementary, the district’s smallest campus, to fund classroom technology across all grades. Superintendent Dr Toby York called the gift unprecedented and transformative for students and teachers. Principal Rebecca Robins praised Buckman’s generosity and the chance to equip learners with state of the art resources, stemming from a personal connection via art teacher Nelda Yaw.
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Opening program of BSO season set for Oct 16
The Baytown Symphony Orchestra opens its 44th Elegante season with Dr. Woody Witt on tenor saxophone performing a new concerto by Joseph LoCascio. The world premiere is at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in Lee College Performing Arts Center. The program includes Stardust and April in Paris arranged by Rich DeRosa, plus Berlioz Hungarian March, Glinka Overture, Romeo and Juliet Overture Fantasy, and Barber Adagio for Strings in tribute to U.S. military service.
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