USM basketball transfers tied to NCAA violations
Baytown report says Rudolph Mauricette and Brannon Hayes transferred from Lee College to Southern Miss amid alleged violations. The university notes ineligible status, unethical conduct by assistant coach Lester Goodwin, a non permitted transportation benefit, and a pending investigation. Lee College President Martha Ellis confirms coaches on leave with pay as officials cooperate to resolve the matter.
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University of Southern Mississippi
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Brannon Hayes
Southern Miss
Lester Goodwin
Goodwin
Texas
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Roy Champagne
Jim Wilson
Mauricette
Hayes
Souther Miss
Jailer Gary Hatcher admits sexual misconduct
Anahauc former Chambers County jailer Gary Hatcher pleads guilty to improper sexual conduct with a person in custody. He receives seven years deferred adjudication and a $1,000 fine. He must surrender his paramedic license and is barred from law enforcement for seven years after allegations by five female inmates. The conduct reportedly occurred in the jail and during transport to locations. Indicted by a Chambers County grand jury in March.
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Education a passion for Lee College grad
Laura Acosta, a Lee College graduate and educator, is highlighted as a driven community leader. She began her bachelor’s studies at the University of St Thomas, paused after becoming a mother in 1990, and returned to Lee College in 1992 to finish her degree as the first in her family to attend college.
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Lee College
Laura Acosta
Acosta
University of St. Thomas
Anahuac school board weighs options after bond vote
After a 4.7 million bond package failed to win voter backing, Anahuac school officials, led by Superintendent Linda Barnhart, say they must reassess strategies as School Board President Gene Baker notes the voters' clear intent.
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Anahuac
Linda Barnhart
Gene Baker
Ganders Open Home Campaign Against Dobie Friday
Quarterback Brian Johnson leads the Robert E. Lee Ganders in their home opener Friday against Dobie. The clash headlines a Saturday sports slate with local teams aiming to start strong.
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Brian Johnson
Robert E. Lee Ganders
Dobie
West Nile hits area in Baytown and Chambers County
Mosquito spraying has increased in Chambers County and Baytown after West Nile infected blue jays were found in Mont Belvieu and Winnie area, with a suspected case in Baytown. The two birds are the first West Nile reports this year, and health officials warn of fever and body aches in humans and neurological signs in horses. Sandy Kachur of Harris County Public Health notes rising case counts as the virus moves through bird populations.
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Chambers County
Mont Belvieu
Winnie
Sandy Kachur
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
Quilt Guild Show Highlights 57 Textiles and Victoria Walker's Piece
The Baytown Quilt Guild previews its Lifestyle show featuring 57 quilts including a historical piece pieced by the late Victoria Walker. Demonstrations and displays promise rich textile artistry for Sunday readers.
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