Baytown considers merging fire and EMS services
City administrators plan a Baytown City Council presentation on merging Baytown Fire and Rescue with Emergency Medical Services after a clerical error blocked full discussion. Council members Capetillo Yepez and Caskey pressed for the move, while the city manager will draft a pros and cons plan with input from the fire and health departments.
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College Budget Talks Stir Veto and Tax Rate Debate
Regents clash over returning to 2006 tax rate as veto looms and 2009 effects loom. Coburn and Coffey warn of future problems if current steps aren’t taken. Jirrels opposes any tax hike while discussions focus on balancing the budget with reserves and potential amendments. A $100,000 property would rise $4.50 annually, but the effective rate could lower the average homeowner’s payment by about $14.40.
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Habitat battle over property value ends with eviction dispute
Habitat filed suit after property valued at about 7 100 by HCAD. Young demanded 85 000. Young countersued and sent eviction notice to Salinas. Attorneys clash over good faith and next steps as ownership dispute centers on value and rightful owner.
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