Tax exemptions eyed for Deer Park seniors in LPISD area
City officials and school district leaders weigh tax relief for residents 65 and older. If DPISD approves, savings would vary by district tax rates and home value. Calculations show annual relief of about 6 dollars in DPISD areas or over 160 dollars if combined agency actions.
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Austin
College Park
Deer Park
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LPISD
Ralph B. Pearce
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Pearce
City council weighs park land plan and sewer study
Council postpones action on land acquisition rules for park sites at the request of hospitalized Councilman Staton who expects to attend. Bayshore Engineers to provide a sewer system study for South Pasadena Plaza and Robin Street line in Deer Park Terrace, plus feasibility of moving two Center Street lift stations underground. Mayor Black says City Administrator Mann has wage board approval to raise salaries for classified city employees with ordinances to take effect December 4.
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You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression
A brief reminder that initial impressions shape judgments and opportunities, emphasizing the lasting impact of early interactions and presentations. This axiom underscores the value of preparation, clarity, and confident communication in professional and personal settings.
Statewide funding debate tests Texas school equity
The article compares Edgewood and Deer Park districts, noting Edgewood's 3,682 dollars per pupil wealth and Deer Park's 75,000, with TEA funding flows and potential 70-30 or 100 percent state funding plans. It outlines tax methods, allocation schemes, and the impact on staffing, urging public input at a December 9 TEA hearing in Austin, with lawmakers to decide.
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Edgewood
Rodriguez
Deer Park
Texas Education Agency
ADA
Texas
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J. W. Edgar
TEA
Eleventh Street
Austin
Ed Watson
Walter Mengden
Community Leader Bob Tavel Shapes Deer Park Bulletin Scene
Profile of Deer Park civic leader Bob Tavel, editor for the Deer Park district bulletins and Rotary member with seven years of perfect attendance. Highlights his library push in West Columbia, aims for local youth entertainment, and roles in Chamber work, Jaycees, Boy Scouts, church activities, and genealogy pursuits. Family details include wife Lillie and two children Phillip and Sherry.
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International Dictionary of Biography
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Texas Industrial Committee
City of
Houston
Texas Legislature
Texas Library Association
American Library Association
Texas Genealogical Society
National Platform Association
England
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Robert E. ‘Lee
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Frank James
Lillie Tavel
Foley’s
Ike Ido
Tagers
Phillip
Tigers
Sherry
Daddy
Absentee Voting Opens for San Jacinto College Bond
Absentee voting in a 3 million bond election to build a second campus for San Jacinto College is under way at the college from 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m daily through Tuesday December 12. Election judge Dr W Marconi presides in his office. Ballot voters in six districts Chan nelview Deer Park Galena Park La Porte Pasadena and Sheldon will decide on a tax levy to repay bonds with no tax increase. The new campus will sit north of the Houston Ship Channel on a 164 acre tract at Wallisville and Uvalde Roads following a 1969 voter approval and a 1971 land purchase.
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San Jacinto College
W. Marconi
Channelview
Deer Park
Galena Park
la Porte
Pasadena
Sheldon
Houston Ship Channel
Wallisville and
Uvalde Roads
North Shore High School
J. Frank Dobie High School
Texas
San Jacinto
University of Houston At
Clear Lake City
la Porte Independent School District
la Porte High School
Baker
The Word Is Age by Ralph Rhea
The Word Is Age argues age is a concept tied to how you feel and your inner traits. It claims some are young at eighty while others feel old at forty and encourages embracing deeper joy and wisdom as years pass.
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Uni Iweeepaper
Unity Village
Missouri
San Jacinto College District votes on second campus bond
An editorial urging a Dec. 16 vote to approve a 3 million bond for a new north campus of San Jacinto College. No tax increase. $2 million for admin-technical building, $1 million set aside. District serves La Porte, Deer Park, Channelview, Galena Park, Pasadena, Sheldon. Absentee voting ongoing in the college admin building through Dec. 12.
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