Goose Creek school board to canvass election results
Goose Creek ISD officials plan to formalize Saturday election results at tonight’s meeting. Voters approved using Robin Hood funds in two propositions and the district may share funds with a poorer district or purchase attendance credits. Superintendent Barbara Sultis notes progress with the TEA and potential action in early winter. The meeting also includes updates on high school rezonings, security agreements with Baytown PD, and appointment of a temporary investment officer after Paul McLarty’s resignation. The session starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Goose Creek Administration Building.
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Baytown
Goose Creek
Barbara Sultis
Texas Education Agency
Toby York
Pat Guseman
York
Guseman
Paul McLarty
McLarty
Interstate 12
Region 10 contest fuels Sterling band momentum
The Sterling High School marching band led by Richard Clem trains 123 players plus 70 Sterling Stars for a demanding UIL Region 10 contest at Little Cypress Mauriceville. Annie Sullivan and Zeb Moore emphasize momentum for next year as bands perform Incantation and Dance Nimrod and New Rhythmics with Stars expanding the field visual. The event begins Saturday at 9 am, with 2A acts first and 5A later, with Sterling slated for 8 pm, Robert E. Lee at 8:15 pm, and Barbers Hill at 2 pm.
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Little Cypress-Mauriceville
Zeb Moore
Moore
Richard Clem
Jeannine Watson
Kelley Black
Black
UIL
Sterling
Robert E. Lee High School
Barbers Hill High School
Anahuac Joins Southeast Texas Economic Development Group
The Anahuac City Council agreed to join the Partnership of Southeast Texas Economic Development Corporation, Beaumont based, covering nine counties to attract business, aid central district development, and access grants and expertise. A November workshop will review Mobile Home Ordinance changes. Duke's Place beer and wine permit is renewed under new ownership at 904 Main Street.
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Jackson
Duke's Place
Main Street
Anahuac
Chambers approves waste contracts and new landfill work
Commissioners approved contracts to dispose waste in the Chambers County incinerator. Procon Environmental will bring in at least 1,000 pounds of medical waste monthly at 13 cents per pound, and Medicon Waste Solutions will destroy at least 1,000 pounds of marine waste per month at 11 cents per pound. Robert Hayes & Associates negotiates with California and Georgia firms to attract more waste. Emissions testing contract with Entech Engineering set at 77,000 dollars. Eagle Construction to build a new landfill cell at about 263,000 dollars, total project around 324,000 dollars. Law Library Fee raised from 20 to 35 dollars, boosting revenue to about 28,000 dollars.
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Linebarger, Goggan, Blair
Sampson L.L P
Procon Environmental Services
Medicon Waste Solutions
Incinerator
Robert Hayes
Robert W. Hayes & Associates
California
Georgia
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Chambers County
Hayes
Entech Engineering
Entech
Eagle Construction
Jimmy Kahl
Texas redistricting maps shift power in Congress
Democrats warn the new map increases GOP seats to 21 or 22 while creating a new Hispanic district and a new black district. Republicans claim the plan aligns with the Voting Rights Act and sustains a 228 to 205 GOP edge in the House. Democrats publicly fault delays and tactics, including a July special session and a six week statewide walkout to block legislation.
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Phil King
Weatherford
Texas
House
Tom Craddick
U.S
Tom Delay
Sugar Land
Congress
U.S. House
Redistricting reshapes Baytown districts across Texas
A newly released map splits District 9 held by Nick Lampson, moves him to a Democrat leaning District 2 from Beaumont to Humble, and shifts Baytown areas into Districts 22 and a reconfigured District 9. Ron Paul and Gene Green districts are also affected as the plan aims to boost GOP seats.
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U.S
Nick Lampson
D-Beaumont
Lampson
Beaumont
Humble
Ron Paul
Surfside
Chris Bell
Dhouston
Harris County
Baytown
Tom DeLay
Sugar Land
Congress
Gene Green
Houston
City adopts family medical leave policy details
The council approves a family medical leave plan allowing time off for birth, caring for a seriously ill relative, or own health issues with job or equivalent pay protection upon return. Eligibility requires one year with the city and 1,250 hours worked the prior year. A public hearing on the Secret Subdivision annexation in Mont Belvieu ETJ drew no comments. Another hearing is set for 6 PM on Oct 20 at City Hall.
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Mont Belvieu
FM 565
Fisher's Landing
Kevin Speer
Mont Belvieu City
Bush says he's glad fight's over in Texas redistricting
Governor Rick Perry signed a congressional redistricting bill aimed at boosting Republican representation in Texas. The map, effective in 90 days, could shift as many as six to seven seats in the 32-member delegation. The six month battle included two Democratic walkouts and a deep Senate House split. President Bush said he is glad disputes are over and urged lawmakers to move on. The Senate approved the map Sunday after the House, with both chambers closing the third special session.
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Ing
Texas
Dawnna Dukes
Dustin
Ardmore
Okla
Rick Perry
Senate
Chamber
Austin
Bush
Texas Senate
House
Pastor seeks funds and plan for youth home in Baytown
Pastor Rev. Lane, who started the Baytown Agape Community Center 22 years ago, seeks $75,000 to upgrade a building with sprinkler and alarm systems for a planned youth home. Mayor and council members ask for a concrete plan and assurances, while nearby residents discuss annexation and extending sewer service for a separate park project.
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Lane
Baytown Agape
Scott Sheley
Sheley
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Sen
John Whitmire
Whitmire
Alfaro
Rev. Lane
Daniel Conejo
East Road
Conejo
Gary Jackson
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