Goose Creek district earns B on state report card
Goose Creek CISD shows overall improvement in Texas Education Agency ratings with a district B grade. High schools Lee and Goose Creek Memorial rise from C to B, Sterling up to B, while IMPACT and Hyland rise, Stuart Career Tech falls due to being new. Junior schools Cedar Bayou and Gentry maintain B. Stuart’s freshman cohort explains dip.
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Ribbon cutting opens Altus Baytown ER accepting Medicare
Altus Baytown ER hosts a ribbon cutting event as it begins accepting Medicare patients. The ceremony drew local officials and healthcare leaders who touted expanded access to emergency care in the area.
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Apple unveils cheaper iPhone and TV pricing
Apple announces a lower price for its iPhone model and reveals pricing details for its television service. The move targets broader affordability and may affect competing devices as Apple expands access to its ecosystem. Industry analysts note potential impact on sales and carrier bundles.
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Psalm 23:5 Inspires Overflow Encouragement
A devotional message highlights Psalm 23:5 about preparing a table in the presence of enemies and anointing the head. It reframes the verse as a call to faith in provision and abundance, urging readers to stay encouraged and trusting in divine care.
Baytown Fire Department to hold Sept 11 memorial service
The Baytown Fire Department invites the community to a memorial ceremony at Bicentennial Park 1001 Market Street today. Gather at 8 55 a.m. at the Firefighter Memorial as the Honor Guard joins national remembrance. Flags will be lowered at 8 59 in a moment of silence.
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Vision for LC forum candidate Dunnivant finalist for Lee College president
Stephen Dunnivant, dean at Tallahassee Community College, visited Lee College as the second of four finalists to succeed Dennis Brown. He spoke on poverty and culture shaping access, and urged sustained outreach to urban Baytown and rural areas, plus more distance and hybrid learning and dual credit programs.
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Lee College
Baytown
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Mont Belvieu Police Dept earns state honor
The Mont Belvieu Police Department is cited among 158 Texas agencies recognized by the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation for completing the Law Enforcement Recognition Program. Assistant Webster chief Pete Bacon presented Chief Virgil Blasdel with the certificate after a two year effort auditing policies, procedures, training and operations to meet 166 best practices.
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