Houston statistician restricted from speaking on local jobs figures
Joel Wagher of the Texas Workforce Commission, noted by Houston Chronicle, cannot discuss local or state job data after supervisors disagreed with his predictions. Officials say the area shows little job growth. Wagher remains restricted on local economy commentary while state analysis allows comment on statewide trends.
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Dropout programs help Texas City students stay in school
School officials describe in district and community efforts to reduce dropout rates. A 1997 1998 dropouts drop rate declined from 3.6 to 1.9 percent as volunteers like Beau Hunter met individually with about 135 La Marque students. at-risk counselors and HOSTS mentoring support students facing family events, with social workers and principals coordinating off campus outreach.
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la Marque
Intercultural Development Research Association
Texas
Texas City
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Rotary Club of Texas City anniversary event set
Rotary Club of Texas City plans an anniversary program with Joe Hoover as chair. Past district governors and Rotarians from La Marque Santa Fe Hitchcock and Galveston are expected to attend. Galveston will be honored for sponsoring the Texas City club when it organized in 1927, marking a legacy of service including a Boy Scout Troop Interact Club since 1967 the Fitness Trail Pavilion and a 2000 Weekend of Giving Blood and Food drive.
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