Remembering a close class of the war era
Former classmates recall cheerful times at high school and the Gander Store during lunch, with pranks and bravado. Many joined the armed services, wives like Betty Kenney later worked as Rosie the Riveters, and several classmates were lost in World War II. Now reunions bring decades apart into one circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenney
Velma Jordan Ansley-Nelson
Betty Kenney
Armed Services
Pat Kenney
Nevada
Betty
Rosie
Baytown
Houston
Mickey McHugh
Landfill Hearing Draws Opposition From Local Officials
Chambers County Baytown Beach City officials and others oppose the TSP landfill proposal, a point central to Smiths 2002 campaign. Joe Monk of Informed Citizens United plans to present at the hearing. A TCEQ administrator said the hearing will focus on proposed rules with no staff or commissioners present to entertain TSP complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers County
Baytown
Beach City
Smith
Joe Monk
Informed Citizens United
TSP
Monk
TCEQ
Tex. Commission seeks comments on landfill rule draft
Written comments are due by 5 p.m. October 6 to Patricia Curoén at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Reference Rule Log Number 2002-052-335-WS. For details contact Ray Hendry Austin at 512 239-6814. The draft rules relate to where and what soils landfills may use and follow Austin guidance. Baytown officials hire Fritz Byrne Head and Harrison LLP to oppose the TSP landfill proposal, with Chambers County and Informed Citizens United also represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Curoén
Office of
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Ray Hendry Austin
Fritz, Byrne
Patricia Durén
Tax freeze proposed with 20 percent home exemption and 50k senior cut
The plan would grant a 20 percent exemption on appraised home value plus a $50,000 break for those over 65 or disabled, with a rule that one cannot claim both. Disabled veterans may receive another exemption. Baytown’s current rate is 73.703 cents per $100. Harris County touts a $156,240 over-65 exemption, the highest in the state. County leaders have not begun talks on a county tax freeze. Lee College notes minimal impact since seniors already get a $75,000 exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Baytown
Harris County
Paul Bettencourt
Bettencourt
Chambers
Jimmy Sylvia
Lee College
Steve Evans
Air quality link to chronic disease and costs cited
Weinberg argues environmental factors drive about 70 percent of deaths in the nation and urge a national disease-tracking network costing 275 million dollars yearly. Hamilton notes ozone and pollution link to asthma and cancer risk, while obesity trends from 1986 to 2001 illustrate rising chronic illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weinberg
Winifred Hamilton
Baylor Center
Hamilton
Daycare review upholds corporal punishment claims at Sylvan Lane school
Investigators found evidence of corporal punishment at the daycare on 2333 Sylvan Lane including use of a pointer stick named Mr Pointer and extended time out. Some allegations such as a child told investigators they were mistaken or punished by drink denial were not proven. No further action unless violations recur. Baytown suit ongoing.
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Sylvan Lane
Olguin
Mr. Pointer
Dutton
Texas
Houston
Gittens
Baytown
Scott Lannie
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West Chambers County Library
Baytown Sun
Carla Rabalais
Brandi Williams
Britain
Chelsea Clawson
Eagle Drive
Mont Belvieu
Ken Fountain
Joyce Crawford Holleman
Jeft
Wanda Partin Brunson
Robert E. Lee
Texas Register
Texas Secretary of State
Commission
Gary Smith
Ganders
Rangers
N. Main
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