Baytown suits over city council voting system
Tim Lancon reports that Baytown residents show little awareness of city politics as a federal suit challenges the at large council system. Tony Campos and Vernon Shields seek single member districts to boost minority representation, while the city defends the current setup and plans an appeal, risking large legal bills. The case moves toward the 5th Circuit with potential Supreme Court review.
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Legislative Redistricting Board
Federal District Court
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5Th Circuit Court
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Readers' views on LC program strengthens community ties
The LC program connects the campus with thousands of prospective students and residents yearly, involves over one hundred students annually, and attracts significant state funding. It advances 85 to 90 percent of participants toward transfer or graduation, promotes LC through media, boosts recognition nationwide, and supports Lee College Athletics.
Snack Bar Helps Dieters On Campus
Three weight watchers on campus report losing a total of 70 pounds since last summer aided by snack bar options. They praise the steam table salad bar fruit bowl and other nutritious choices that support dieting while enjoying food.
Lantern staff and policies at Lee College District
Lantern is a student produced newspaper from Lee College District in Baytown Texas. It is a member of the Texas Community College Journalism Association and the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. The editor invites letters but requires name social security and telephone number and notes opinions belong to authors, not the college.
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Adwinwrell Usualler Secssvasens Cummings-Hastle
the Lanter
Journalism Students
Lee College
Whiting
Baytown
Texas
the Lantern
Texas Community College Journalism Association
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
The
College Press Service
Board of Regents
Public view of Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker
A reader reflects on the PTL scandal and the Bakkers. He defends their charitable work and ministries while questioning fundraising practices and personal faults. He notes heritage island and the TV ministry's public scrutiny and moral challenges. He admits his admiration is tainted but remains sympathetic.
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Meone
Jim
Tammy
Heritage Island
Heritage USA
Disneyland
Sin
Choosing perfect college not an easy task
Student writer SHANA MATLOCK recounts selecting a college, weighing majors, cost, programs, and campus atmosphere. She shifts from initial plans to Southwest Texas State for its journalism and advertising strength, then convinces her parents, concluding she made the right choice. The piece ends with a caution to research options before deciding and notes she keeps her roommate and bar supplies.
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Steven Oaks
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PTL Club
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