Ike Threatens Texas Coast As Hurricane Ike Advances
Ike moves west toward the Gulf of Mexico after devastating Cuba where at least four deaths and 1.2 million evacuations occurred. Forecast to strengthen to Category 3 with up to 130 mph winds, potential strike areas include Matagorda Bay to Brownsville near Corpus Christi prompting evacuations and disaster declarations. Local officials prep shelters and buses amid chaotic evacuations.
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INDEX OF BUSINESS CALENDAR AND CLASSIFIED ITEMS
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Barbers Hill Proposes Tax Shift in Rollback Plan
Barbers Hill School Board keeps the $1.33 tax rate but shifts two pennies from I&S to M&O to save $600,000 for local use. Superintendent Greg Poole says the plan is unique in Texas and highlights the rollback election as part of the district’s business end. The district, a Chapter 41 entity for 15 years, would not raise taxes despite the rate change.
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Baytown Police urge businesses to harden security now
Baytown Police Chief Keith Dougherty told the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce that businesses must strengthen defenses amid rising theft vehicle burglary and fraud. He cited $800 plus stolen from Baytown Animal Shelter and a forged LCY Elastomers payroll check as examples of evolving crime targets and inner threats.
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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Baytown dog park nears reality at Jenkins Park site
Baytown Parks and Recreation moves plan for the citys first dog park forward with a five acre site at Jenkins Park Crosby Cedar Bayou Road. The Baytown Kennel Club describes separate large and small dog areas and ground rules drawn from other parks. Future features may include events such as agility trials and spay neuter days, with public support sought to rival Houston options like Millie Bush Dog Park.
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Baytown
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Schubert
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Jenkins Park
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