Tax cut sparks debate over relief for Baytown homeowners
Bettencourt notes energy economy pressure and sub-prime risks may hit next year while Bacarisse campaigns for a larger tax cut. He calls the proposed cut too small and argues for real relief. County bonds aim to fund road projects jail facilities a family law center and Port of Houston investment. Baytown property values rise about 7 percent with 2.45 billion in assessments across city and counties. The city tax rate remains 73.7 cents per $100 since 1992.
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Baytown Business Expo Grows Big With Local Firms
The 25th Annual Baytown Business Expo expands from 15 exhibits to about four times that size. Attendees meet local businesses, win door prizes including an iPod Nano, and sample Executive Catering. Tickets cost in advance and at the door, with a focus on boosting local economy.
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Rikki Wheeler
Harris County
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Baytown
Goose Creek considers 9 10 grade opening amid rezoning fight
Goose Creek trustees vote 4 3 to open Goose Creek Memorial for grades 9 11 instead of 9 10 as proposed. They also approve grandfathering siblings, option 1 over option 2 for attendance zone redrawing, and set Oct 26 as the deadline for grandfathering forms with Nov 1 to gauge enrollment.
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Houston Area
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Laredo
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Sterling
Yrlas
Fischer and
Fischer
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Burg
Toby York
York
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